I can say that they are very organized. They give you a hand out every day and always read through the handout with the help of a PowerPoint presentation. We would have a test usually about what we went over in class that day. Normally open book so if your unsure, you can look up the info to get the correct answer. They covered every aspect of truck driving. I enjoyed the class time a lot. Keep in mind, I did the eight week night and weekend course, so I was only in class Monday and Tuesday evenings 6:00-10:00.
The yard training was on Saturday and Sunday 8:00-5:00. You have to have 10 hours in the yard before you can go on the road. The first day they teach you how to do a pre-trip inspection which you will have to study and study until it becomes almost second nature. Then they will teach you how to couple and un-couple a trailer. Next they will start you out on strait line backing, reverse lane change, parallel parking and then alley dock. You will practice, practice, practice. Once everyone has enough yard time you will hit the road. You will go out to Route 40 and learn how to up shift and downshift all day. It is not hard, just listen to the instructor. All the yard instructors are real cool. It is actually a pretty fun time as long as you don't beat yourself up too bad just cause you can't get a maneuver perfect the first time. Like I said, practice, practice, practice.
I will be glad to answer any other questions. Sorry such a long reply, thought I would try to get in as much info to you as possible.
Steve
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