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ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING – CDL Connection

ELDT THEORY COURSES

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Theory Courses are for entry-level drivers just starting out who need to learn the general knowledge and basic theory to become safe, knowledgeable, and competent commercial drivers.

 

ELDT THEORY : Consists of 5 Main Subjects Areas Made Up Of 30+ Key Topics

 


  • Basic Operation

  • Safe Operating Procedures

  • Advanced Operating Procedures

  • Vehicle Systems & Reporting Malfunctions

  • Non-Driving Activities

Class A Theory Course

Our ELDT Theory Course for Class-A drivers helps you gain in-depth knowledge about the rules of the road, safety regulations, and mechanics of commercial vehicles—including tractor-trailer combinations—equipping you with the theory and foundation for your next phase of behind-the-wheel practical driving. These lessons are presented online and at your convenience. Course Length: About 12.5 hours to complete all of the training modules including the questions and answers at the end of each section.

Class B Theory Course

Our ELDT Theory Course for Class-B drivers helps you learn the rules of the road, safety regulations, and mechanics of Class-B commercial vehicles—equipping you with the basic theory and foundation for your next phase of behind-the-wheel practice and driving. These lessons are presented online and at your convenience. Course Length: About 12.5 hours to complete all of the training modules, including the questions and answers at the end of each section.

Upgrade Theory | Class B to A

Our Upgrade Theory Course is for Class-B drivers upgrading to a Class-A CDL. In this course you will gain in-depth knowledge about the rules of the road, safety regulations, and mechanics of commercial vehicles—equipping you with the theoretical foundation necessary for the next phase of behind-the-wheel practical driving sessions. These lessons are presented online and at your convenience. Course Length: About 12 hours to complete all of the training modules, including the questions and answers at the end of each section.

eLearning | Theory Course Demo

All of our ELDT Theory Courses and training modules are presented online and at your convenience. Feel free to check out our course demo by clicking on the button below. Upgrade Your Career Today. Get Connected!



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ELDT DRIVING COURSES

ELDT (BTW) Behind-The-Wheel courses are for entry-level drivers who have completed ELDT Theory and are ready to start driving and putting into practice all of the things that they have learned in the theory course — from how to perform detailed inspections to practicing the backing maneuvers and safely navigating public roads. In your ELDT Driving Course and behind-the wheel training at CDL Connection you will get lots of practice and the opportunity to hone your skills to become a competent and safety-minded professional driver.

 

ELDT THEORY : Consists of 5 Main Subjects Areas Made Up Of 30+ Key Topics

 

(1) RANGE:

 


  • Vehicle Inspections: Pre-Trip, Enroute, Post-Trip

  • Straight Line Backing

  • Alley Dock Backing (45/90 Degrees)

  • Off-Set Backing

  • Parallel Parking – Blind-Side

  • Coupling and Uncoupling Trailers

 

(2) PUBLIC ROADS:

 


  • Vehicle Controls

  • Shifting/Transmission

  • Communications/Signaling

  • Visual Search

  • Speed and Space Management

  • Safe Driver Behavior

  • Hours Of Service (HOS) Requirements

  • Hazard Perception

  • Railroad (R/R) – Highway Grade Crossing

  • Night Operations

  • Extreme Driving Conditions

  • Skin Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, Other Emergencies




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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING


    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations set the baseline for training requirements for all entry-level drivers. Beginning on February 7th of 2022, all prospective U.S. commercial driver license applicants must receive basic entry-level training in driving theory as well as behind-the-wheel training before being able to take a CDL skills and driving test for a commercial driver license. This training will not just better equip entry-level commercial truck drivers before they start their driving careers, but also aims to increase professionalism and help make our roads and highways safer.

    Yes, if you are:

    • looking to apply for a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time;
    • upgrading an existing CDL to a Class A or B;
    • or obtaining a school bus (S), passenger (P) or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time, you must meet ELDT requirements by taking a course from a FMCSA-registered provider such as CDL Connection.

    Anyone who was issued a CDL or an S (school bus), P (passenger), or H (hazardous materials) endorsement prior to February 7, 2022 is not required to complete ELDT for their respective CDL or endorsement. Any applicant who acquired their commercial learner’s permit (CLP) prior to February 7, 2022, and obtains a CDL before the CLP or renewed CLP expires, is not subject to the ELDT requirements. Any individual who meets one of the exceptions for taking a skills test under 49 CFR Part 383 is also exempt from the ELDT requirements.


    Yes, we are! Here at CDL Connection, we’ve been preparing for the new ELDT laws since early 2019 and have developed our training curriculum around the federal guidelines for ELDT Theory, Behind-The-Wheel (BTW), and the CDL Written Tests that you will need to take and pass at your local Texas Department of Public Safety office and testing location.

    We get a lot of people asking us how to become a truck driver. CDL Connection makes it easy to start and even easier to pass and finish your training in a matter of weeks not months. After you purchase one of our online theory courses, you will be sent a confirmation email that will include your login details. You will be able to login, view, and complete your course(s) at any time by visiting www.sentixlms.com/.
    Once you have completed the course, you will receive a course completion certificate and one of our lead instructors will certify and sign-off on all of the different modules and parts of your training. They will complete your training submission online and your data will be sent electronically and placed into the FMCSA registry or federal database system with your status showing that you have been sufficiently trained in ELDT theory and certified by a CDL Connection instructor.

    No. The ELDT mandate is a national requirement issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and applies to all prospective U.S. commercial driver license applicants. You must receive basic entry-level training in driving theory as well as behind-the-wheel training before being able to take a CDL skills and driving test for a commercial driver license after February 7th of 2022. Unless you are an individual who meets one of the exceptions for taking a skills test under 49 CFR Part 383 and exempt from the ELDT requirements, then you must receive this training before you will be able to take a CDL skills and driving test for a commercial driver license.

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