The Class A Refresher program aims to provide the knowledge necessary to pass the Class A CDL exam. The program will be divided into classroom instruction and Behind The Wheel (BTW) training. After successful completion of the program, students will receive a school certificate of completion and take the skills test for their Class A CDL at the Bay County Tax Collector's office.

Completion Time: 10 days

RC(A) 101: Classroom Training - 30 Hours

Students will receive lessons on proper safety measures, maintaining electronic logs, and more. Subjects include but are not limited to: general knowledge, air brakes, combination vehicles, and other safety skills, including Smith System training videos, trip-planning, following distances, and pre- and post-trip instructions. Students will be given a written exam at the end of the classroom course.

RBTW(A) 101: Behind The Wheel Training - 50 Hours

This is the BTW portion of the program. Students will practice in the range and drive on a variety of roads, such as highways, city, and rural. Subjects include but are not limited to: map reading, safe driving, pre- and post-trip inspection, engine components, coupling and uncoupling, backing, turning, docking, and low traffic driving.

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The Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, and BTW-Range program will teach students the skills and knowledge of an entry-level Class A commercial vehicle driver and prepare them for the Class A CDL exam. The combination of classroom instruction and Behind The Wheel (BTW) training aims to give students the confidence and ability to begin their careers. After successful completion of the program, students will receive a school certificate of completion and may take the skills test for their Class A CDL at the Bay County Tax Collector.

Completion Time: 4 weeks

CT(A) 101: Classroom Training - 60 Hours 

Students will receive lessons on proper safety measures, maintaining electronic logs, and more. Subjects include but are not limited to: general knowledge, air brakes, combination vehicles, and other safety skills, including Smith System training videos, following distances, and pre- and post-trip instructions. Students will be given a written exam testing their knowledge at the end of the classroom course.  

BTW(A) 101: Behind The Wheel Training - 100 Hours 

This is the BTW portion of the program. Students will cover the range and public road curricula. Students will train in the yard and on the road for hands-on experience. Students will drive on a variety of roads such as highways, city roads, and rural roads. Subjects include but are not limited to: map reading, safe driving, pre- and post-trip inspection, engine components, coupling and uncoupling, backing, turning, docking, and low traffic driving. 

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Specific coverage of tested subjects on the Class A CDL permit test. 

Completion time: 5 days

PP(A) 101: Classroom Training - 40 Hours

Subjects of this class include but are not limited to: the general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicle sections of the State Manual. A practice exam will be administered to students to prepare them for their permit test. 

Recertification programs are suitable for those who have previously held a CDL that has expired or lapsed. The school will administer the state-approved and necessary tests for recertification.

To sign up for recertification, students must: 
1. Provide proof of suitability for recertification by meeting all general enrollment requirements. 
2. Provide proof of CDL license that has expired. 
3. Pass a two-hour skills test with pre-trip inspection administered at the school. 

Recertification must be scheduled by appointment through the Chief Education Officer.