DSL 255 - Truck Driving

Explores over-the-road operation of a class 8 vehicle in this in-depth study. The student, accompanied by an instructor, operates a vehicle on public roads in and around the state of Ohio. How to scale axles, locate loads, fill out logbooks and take a DOT test is studied. Includes an eight-hour trip with city driving, expressway driving, and driving on secondary roads.

Co-requisites: NONE

Prerequisites: Permission of Department Chair

Credits: 3(Lec: 1 Lab: 6)