Commercial Drivers License
12 courses · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
CDL 040 Commerical Driver's License Orientation Preparation
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 14.4 lecture hours
This introductory course is designed to prepare students for the VVC Commercial Driver training program. Students will be exposed to the various aspects of life and employment as a commercial driver. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary to earn their commercial learner's permit (CLP).
CDL 041 Commercial Driver Training Permit Preparation
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- 0
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
Enables students to become familiar with regulations governing the operation of commercial vehicles and safe operational practices. This course follows state and federal guidelines for commercial driver training programs and is approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as an Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) program. Participation in this course does not guarantee students will earn their Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). Upon completion of this course, students must pass the written CLP test at a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office. Students must provide DMV with a number of documents including a 10-year driver history and a medical clearance. Check Commercial Driver's Licenses - California DMV for more information about applying for a CLP or CDL.
CDL 042 Class A Range and On-the-Road Lecture
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- 0
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Complete CDL-041.
- Corequisite
- Take CDL-043 concurrently.
This course is designed to prepare students for the range operations section of the California CMV License test. Students will practice moving forward, backing, parallel parking, backing into a dock, and other operations typical of a commercial driver. Students will also demonstrate proficiency performing pre-trip inspections and the required air brake system test. Students must have a California Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) prior to starting this class. Instructors (at their discretion) may allow students with a CLP test scheduled to start the course but students will not be allowed to operate CMVs until they have passed the CLP test.
CDL 043 Commercial Driver Training on Road Skills
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- 0
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 67.5 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- CDL 042
This course is designed to prepare students to be high-quality, professional commercial drivers. Students successfully completing this course will have the opportunity to prepare for the Class A range and on-the-road operations section of the California CMV License test. Students will practice moving forward, straight line backing, parallel parking, offset backing, and other operations typical of a commercial driver. Students will also demonstrate proficiency by performing pre-trip inspections and the required air brake system test. Students must have a California Class A Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP), entry into the VVC drug testing consortium (including DOT drug test) and a FMCSA medical certificate prior to starting this class. Noncourse requirements are as follows: Motor Vehicle Record: (Driving History) Not Less Than 3 Years and Language Proficiency: Demonstrate ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand highway traffic signs and respond to official inquiries . and Age: Be at least 18 years old for intrastate driving or 21 years old for interstate driving. and Valid California Class C Driver's License: Hold a valid, non-commercial driver's license from their state of residence. and Valid California Class A Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) Form MCSA-5876 and Drug and Alcohol Screening: Enroll in and maintain participation in the VVC DOT drug test consortium. "Not prohibited" according to query result from the FMCSA Alcohol & Drug Clearinghouse.
CDL 048 CMV License Test Administration Preparation
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 4.5 lecture hours; 9.1 lab hours
This course is for drivers who wish to reinstate a previously held Class A CDL. This course will cover updates to laws and regulations, range operation practice, and on-road driving practice. Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate proficiency in pre-trip inspection, air brake test, in-cab inspection, range operations, and on-road driving.
CDL 051.A Hazardous Materials ENDT ELDT Part A
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- 0
- Hours
- 7.2 lecture hours
This is the first course in a two-part sequence that meets the entry level driver training requirement for commercial vehicle operator hazardous materials training.
CDL 051.B Hazardous Materials Endt Eldt Part B
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- 0
- Hours
- 7.2 lecture hours
This is the second course in a two-part sequence that meets the entry level driver training requirement for commercial vehicle operator hazardous materials training.
CDL 056A Passenger Endorsement Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Part A
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- 0
- Hours
- 7.2 lecture hours
This is the first course of a two-part sequence that meets the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements for operating commercial vehicles with passengers.
CDL 056B Passenger Endorsement Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Part B
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 7.2 lecture hours
This is the first course of a two-part sequence that meets the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements for operating commercial vehicles with passengers.
CDL 9031 Class B ELDT Theory and Commercial Learners Permit Prep
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
Enables students to become familiar with regulations governing the operation of Class B commercial vehicles and safe operational practices. This course follows state and federal guidelines for commercial driver training programs and is approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as an Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) program. Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) tests are administered at a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office. Participation in this course does not guarantee students will earn their Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). Check Commercial Driver's Licenses - California DMV for more information about applying for a CLP or CDL. Non-course requisite: Language Proficiency - Demonstrate ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand highway traffic signs and respond to official inquiries (49 CFR 391).
CDL 9032 Class B ELDT Range and On-the-Road Lecture
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- 0
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours
The purpose of this lecture course is to support the Lab instruction in CDL-9033. Topics for this course include: vehicle inspections, ELD usage, career development, route planning, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). Non Course Requirement: Age: Be at least 18 years old for intrastate driving or 21 years old for interstate driving. and Non Course Requirement: Valid California Class C Driver's License: Hold a valid, non-commercial driver's license from their state of residence. and Non Course Requirement: Valid California Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Non Course Requirement: Motor Vehicle Record: (Driving history) not less than three (3) years. and Non Course Requirement: Valid Medical Examiner Certificate (MEC) Form MCSA-5876 and Non Course Requirement: Drug and Alcohol Screening: Enroll in and maintain participation in the VVC DOT drug test consortium. "Not prohibited" according to query result from the FMCSA Alcohol & Drug Clearinghouse and Non Course Requirement: Language Proficiency: Demonstrate ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand highway traffic signs and respond to official inquiries.
CDL 9033 Class B Road and Range Training Lab
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
The purpose of this lecture course is to support the Lab instruction in CDL-9033. Topics for this course include: vehicle inspections, ELD usage, career development, route planning, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). Non Course Requirement Age: Be at least 18 years old for intrastate driving or 21 years old for interstate driving. and Non Course Requirement Valid California Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Non Course Requirement Valid Medical Examiner Certificate (MEC) Form MCSA-5876 and Non Course Requirement Drug and Alcohol Screening: Enroll in and maintain participation in the VVC DOT drug test consortium. "Not prohibited" according to query result from the FMCSA Alcohol & Drug Clearinghouse and Non Course Requirement Language Proficiency: Demonstrate ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand highway traffic signs and respond to official inquiries.