Fundamental Driving Skills Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Instructor Information

Office Location

<p>ELTC-504</p>

Office Hours

8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. M - F or by appointment

Course Information

COVID-19 Protocols

Recording Policy

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Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

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Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

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Course

CVOP-2205-002 Fundamental Driving Skills

Prerequisites

Prerequisite or Corequisite:  CVOP 1301  

Course Description

Operation of a tractor-trailer combination. Emphasis on the safe maneuvering and control of the tractor-trailer in numerous traffic situations and sharing the highway with other vehicles.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook, Revised June, 2014

J.J. Keller Tractor-Trailer Driver Training Manual 3rd Edition ISBN-13:978-1-68008-047-6

Driver's Daily Log Book (must have duplicate copy)

Supplies

  • Blue Ink Pen
  • Highlighter
  • 1 inch 3-ring binder

Student Performance

Course Competencies:

  • Demonstrate control of the vehicle
  • Exhibit the ability to shift the tractor efficiently
  • Demonstrate the safe operation of a tractor-trailer combination
  • Exhibit the ability to maneuver the vehicle safely forward adn backward around various obstacles

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Required Attire for Classroom/Lab Access:

  • Long Pants without rips or tears – no sagging
  • Closed Toe Shoes
  • Tucked in Amarillo College Shirt 

Students are expected to abide by the AC Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

Communication

The instructor will use AC email as the primary means of communicating with students. Students are responsible for email messages sent to their AC email account; thus, students are responsible for checking their AC email accounts. The instructor will only respond to emails sent from the student’s official AC email account and that identify the applicable class in the subject line or first sentence of the email. Emails should be professional using proper spelling and grammar, if the student expects a response.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is vital. Any acts of academic dishonesty will be penalized severely. The instructor has a zero tolerance policy in regard to academic dishonesty.

Grading Criteria

Grading Section                        Percentage

Participation                                    30%

Performance Evaluations              40%

Attendance                                      30%

Grading Scale: A = 90 to 100, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F = Below 60

Participation

Students are expected to participate in class. Class participation includes: (1) asking relevant questions, (2) adding to class discussions, (3) participating in any group work, and (4) abiding by the Code of Professional Conduct.

Performance Evaluations

Students will receive a performance evaluation each day based on how well they execute the assigned task(s) after the trainer has offered instructions and demonstration. The level of expected competency will increase as the student develops the skill(s) through practice and coaching.

Attendance

Attendance

Attendance in a class is regarded as a requirement, and an obligation for learning. Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by the deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.

The attendance in the course will be monitored through the time clock and/or sign-in sheets in the classroom/laboratory. Attendance will affect your grade. If a student is late for class, the attendance grade for that day will be reduced by 25%.

If a student misses class, it is their responsibility to get the assignment(s) from a classmate and complete the assignment by the due date. An unexcused absence (did not call prior to class with a legitimate excuse), will result in a zero (0) attendance and participation grade for the day. Attendance records will be made readily available to potential employers upon their request.

Calendar

Module 1

  • Practice vehicle inspection without utilizing written instructions
  • Practice in-cab air brake test without utilizing written instructions
  • Practice maneuvering and control of the tractor trailer in numerous traffic situations and sharing the highway with other vehicles
  • Allow students to work on chapters 19 & 20 in the Driver Training manual if time permits, otherwise it must be completed after class

Module 2           

  • Practice vehicle inspection without utilizing written instructions
  • Practice in-cab air brake test without utilizing written instructions
  • Practice maneuvering and control of the tractor trailer in numerous traffic situations and sharing the highway with other vehicles
  • Allow students to work on chapters 21 & 22 in the Driver Training manual if time permits, otherwise it must be completed after class

Module 3

  • Practice vehicle inspection without utilizing written instructions
  • Practice in-cab air brake test without utilizing written instructions
  • Practice maneuvering and control of the tractor trailer in numerous traffic situations and sharing the highway with other vehicles
  • Allow students to work on chapters 23 & 24 in the Driver Training manual if time permits, otherwise it must be completed after class

Module 4

  • Practice vehicle inspection without utilizing written instructions
  • Practice in-cab air brake test without utilizing written instructions
  • Practice maneuvering and control of the tractor trailer in numerous traffic situations and sharing the highway with other vehicles
  • Allow students to work on chapters 25, 26 & 27 in the Driver Training manual if time permits, otherwise it must be completed after class

Module 5

  • Practice vehicle inspection without utilizing written instructions
  • Practice in-cab air brake test without utilizing written instructions
  • Practice maneuvering and control of the tractor trailer in numerous traffic situations and sharing the highway with other vehicles
  • Allow students to work on chapters 28 & 29 in the Driver Training manual if time permits, otherwise it must be completed after class

Module 6

  • Practice vehicle inspection without utilizing written instructions
  • Practice in-cab air brake test without utilizing written instructions
  • Practice maneuvering and control of the tractor trailer in numerous traffic situations and sharing the highway with other vehicles
  • Allow students to work on chapters 30 & 31 in the Driver Training manual if time permits, otherwise it must be completed after class

Additional Information

I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE SYLLABUS AND THE SCHEDULE AS NEEDED. YOU WILL BE INFORMED OF CHANGES EITHER ON THE COURSE WEBSITE OR BY EMAIL OR BOTH.

Additional Instructor Contact Information

Amarillo College East Campus – Physical Address: 1310 F Avenue, 79111

Logistics Training Center (LTC) 505

Phone # (806)335-4385 (voice mail)

Email jlterry@actx.edu (best way to contact me)

I will usually return all emails within 24 hours, Monday – Friday. If I do not reply within that time period, please contact me again.

Syllabus Created on:

10/20/21 3:53 PM

Last Edited on:

10/20/21 3:53 PM