Class One (1) Professional Driver Development Program
This Class 1 Driver Training three (3) week program was developed for the student that wants more than to just have a Class 1 license. This Development program is for the student that wants the basics from the classroom along with our extensive driving program.
We start you out with sixteen (16) hours of classroom theory covering many important topics that you will be required to know as a Professional Driver. Your instructor will be covering such topics as tire chains, log books, border crossings, weights, loading techniques as well as extreme driving and many other important topics that will help you to avoid unnecessary delays and possible fines. This is a very inter- active class and will have a homework portion that you are expected to complete. There will be a multiple-choice exam at the completion of the classroom program. Over-all passing grade requirement is a 95% with retesting available if needed, as you can see this is a serious program.
Once you have completed this portion of your training its off to the trucks............ This is where the real fun begins! Yes it is serious but you have to love the feel of the truck with you in total control........
We believe that keeping it simple to start is the fastest way to develop your driving confidence. With clear and concise instruction and patience to progress at “Your” pace, we move along until you and your certified instructor are confident in your abilities to pass your road test at the motor vehicle branch. The average student completes this portion of their training in approximately 28 hours of training time. Once the student has completed and passed the road test we start on the second phase of your new career.
Your training truck has a 15 or 18-speed road ranger style transmission. We start building on your new confidence with city driving in real life situations. We all know the challenges of driving in a major city, and your training as a Professional gives you the edge. You and your certified instructor will be working on your over-all shifting, observation and general in town driving skills. With each lesson, your skills become second nature as the pace of your training increases to meet your needs. You and your instructor will be working on your up and down shifting on hills as well as many miles of world famous BC twisting highways.
You will be visiting some real loading docks where the challenge of backing in becomes all too real.
During these trips you will be expected to correctly fill out your driver’s logbook and will be visiting government weigh scales. These highway trip’s will hone your skills and challenge your abilities and because you are with your certified instructor you will be at ease knowing we would never put you in a situation beyond your skill’s and abilities. If you need some extra time spent on problem areas your instructor will be more then happy to work with you.
Class 1 Professional Driving Course Cost's and Time Breakdown
- 16 Hours Air Brake Training
- 16 Hours Classroom theory
- 50 Hours Class One Driver Training (Highway Truck)
- 82 Total hours of training
Extra Cost’s to the student
There are some extra costs that the student is responsible for and they are as follows:
- Student must obtain an Air Endorsement prior to starting the in cab training
- Motor Vehicle Branch Air Brake written test $15.00
- Motor Vehicle Branch Class one (1) Learners license test. $15.00
- Road Test fee $60.00
- Licensing fee $17.00
- Medical Processing fee $28.00
- BC Medical Examination Approx. $50.00 (depending on your doctors fee’s)
Should you require or want any extra truck training time it will be billed at a rate of ninety (98) dollars per hour. You will be given a Schedule of your lessons, you must show up at the appointed time or give 24 hours notice otherwise you will be charged for those missed lessons.
Please be at the school or appointed pick up point 15 minutes prior to your lesson, and bring your gloves and coveralls to all lessons unless note by your instructor. Please keep your coveralls clean and neat, as it will assist in keeping the trucks clean. At no time are gloves or coveralls to be worn in the cab of the trucks. We thank you for your assistance in keeping our trucks clean and professional looking. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call at any time and we will be happy to assist you.
We sincerely look forward to helping you on your way to your new career as a Professional Driver. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
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