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CDL A Entry-Level Driver Training


Description
Entry-level driver training ensures that those entering the industry are trained in safely operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) that require certain commercial driver licenses (CDLs) or endorsements.

The Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations establish the minimum Federal requirements for training that entry-level drivers must complete before being permitted to take specific commercial driver's license (CDL) skills and knowledge tests.

Who is required to complete ELDT?
-First-time applicants for a Class A or B CDL
-Class B CDL holders seeking to upgrade to Class A
-First-time applicants for hazardous materials endorsements.


NOTE: Due to limited course capacity, we request you complete the modules within 60 days of enrollment.

NOTE: If you are unable to enroll in this class, it is at capacity. Please email ltap@unm.edu to be added to the waiting list.

Content
  • Is this course right for you?
  • Is this course right for you? ELDT Applicability Factsheet.pdf
  • Section 1
  • 1.1.1 Orientation Module
  • 1.1.1 Orientation Test
  • 1.1.2 Control Systems and Dashboards Module
  • 1.1.2 Control Systems/Dashboards Test
  • 1.1.3 Pre and Post Trip Inspection Module
  • 1.1.3 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspection Test
  • 1.1.4 Basic Operations Module
  • 1.1.4 Basic Operations Test
  • 1.1.5 Shifting and Transmissions Module
  • 1.1.5 Shift/Operating Transmissions Test
  • 1.1.6 Backing and Docking Module
  • 1.1.6 Backing and Docking Test
  • Section 2
  • 1.2.1 Visual Search Module
  • 1.2.1 Visual Search Test
  • 1.2.2 Communication Module
  • 1.2.2 Communication Test
  • 1.2.3 Distraction Module
  • 1.2.3 Distraction Test
  • 1.2.4 Speed Management Module
  • 1.2.4 Speed Management Test
  • 1.2.5 Space Management Module
  • 1.2.5 Space Management Test
  • 1.2.6 Night Operation Module
  • 1.2.6 Night Operation
  • 1.2.7 Extreme Conditions Module
  • 1.2.7 Extreme Conditions Test
  • Section 3
  • 1.3.1 Hazard Perception Module
  • 1.3.1 Hazard Perception Test
  • 1.3.2 Skid Control Module
  • 1.3.2 Skid Control Test
  • 1.3.3 Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Module
  • 1.3.3 Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Test
  • Section 4
  • 1.4.1 Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions Module
  • 1.4.1 Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunction Test
  • 1.4.2 Roadside Inspections Module
  • 1.4.2 Roadside Inspections Test
  • 1.4.3 Maintenance Module
  • 1.4.3 Maintenance Test
  • Section 5
  • 1.5.1 Handling and Documenting Cargo Module
  • 1.5.1 Handling and Documenting Cargo Test
  • 1.5.2 Environmental Compliance Module
  • 1.5.2 Environmental Compliance Test
  • 1.5.3 Hours of Service Module
  • 1.5.3 Hours of Service Test
  • 1.5.4 Fatigue and Wellness Awareness Module
  • 1.5.4 Fatigue and Wellness Awareness Test
  • 1.5.5 Post Crash Procedures Module
  • 1.5.5 Post Crash Procedures Test
  • 1.5.6 External Communication Module
  • 1.5.6 External Communication Test
  • 1.5.7 Whistleblower and Coercion Module
  • 1.5.7 Whistleblower and Coercion Test
  • 1.5.8 Trip Planning Module
  • 1.5.8 Trip Planning Test
  • 1.5.9 Drugs and Alcohol Module
  • 1.5.9 Drugs and Alcohol test
  • 1.5.10 Medical Requirements Module
  • 1.5.10 Medical Requirements Test
  • Section 6
  • CDL A Participant Details
  • CDL A FINAL EXAM
  • Thank you and Next Steps!
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
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