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1- DAY BUS / VAN BASIC SKILLS UPDATE

STC and POST Certified Class

Fee: $242.00

DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed to instruct Bus and Van Transportation drivers. Heavy emphasis is placed on skid recovery, loss of control recovery, control during a blowout, and operating on less than ideal surfaces. The students will demonstrate a working knowledge of driver skills by successfully driving such courses as the Skid Pan, the Hazard Avoidance Simulator, Emergency Braking Simulator and other various skill and precision oriented activities.

INSTRUCTORS:  All instructors are POST certified with a wide range of experience.

PREREQUISITE:  Must be in excellent physical condition and free of any prior injuries that may be aggravated by intensive vehicle weight transfer, braking, turning or skidding.

PRESENTATION HOURS:  This is an 8-hour course that will be presented at 0800 and end at 1700.

PRESENTATION DATES:  See below.

POST and STC certified:  STC cert #0073-053009

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:  Students are required to have a valid drivers license or permit to operate their type of equipment.  Students must supply their own vehicles (Van or Bus) to be driven after initial training in our vehicles (FORD Crown Victorias).  Students should wear suitable clothing, such as long pants (no shorts), a comfortable shirt and sturdy shoes. Athletic shoes are acceptable. No sandals or dress shoes allowed. 

RESERVATIONS:  This course is limited to 16 students and reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis. After securing a class date, use the link below to submit reservations on-line or print the form and fax it to Vickie Swenson at (925) 551-6985. If you need information please call her at (925) 551-6970.

 

LOCATION: The course will be conducted at the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, Regional Training Center, 6289 Madigan Road, Dublin, CA. [map].

LODGING: Reservations for lodging must be arranged by the student or his/her agency [hotel list].

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NOTE: If the "Seats Available" indicates zero, you can still
submit a registration and be added to a "Stand-by" list.

Available class dates /Seats Available

May 3, 2010 May 14, 2010 May 26, 2010 June 16, 2010 September 28, 2010  /12 January 28, 2011  /12 April 8, 2011  /12 May 11, 2011  /12 June 13, 2011  /12