TRA 1030 - Current Trends in Transportation

Institution:

College of Southern Maryland

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Description:

Prerequisite: TRA 1010 and TRA 1010L; plus permission of department chair Participants in this course learn about Maryland state and federal motor vehicle traffic laws and regulations and how they impact the driver of commercial vehicles. Demonstration of the ability to drive safely and within the laws and regulations (i.e., weight laws, speed limits, filing permits) is required. Hours of service regulations and the impact of excessive hours on driver fatigue are emphasized. Math problems commonly found in the truck driving profession, such as fractions, decimals, and percentages, are learned through lecture, review, and student demonstrations. Students are required to maintain a driver's daily log throughout this course as a way to demonstrate these skills. Practice exercises include completion of driver's daily log and post- and pre-trip vehicle condition reports (VCRs). Offered days and weekends. Course fee: $355.00

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csmd.edu/

Phone Number:

(301) 934-2251

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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