Graduate In 162 Hours obtain the necessary skills Suburban Truck Driver Training Schools 162 hour program is designed for the student to obtain the necessary skills to pursue a career in the transportation industry as an over-the-road, regional, dedicated or local driver. 1 CLASSROOM Preparation in getting your TIP (CDL A permit) Expect reading through the Michigan CDL Manual, practice quizzes, tests, instructional videos, mapping, logging, safety procedures, and hands on introduction to the truck. 2 SKILLS TRAINING Coupling and uncoupling training as well as skills training. Some maneuvers you will be learning our straight line backing, offset backing and 90 degree backing. 3 ROAD TRAINING You will learn to shift proficiently while traveling local roads, city streets and nearby highways. The student will learn right and left hand turns, merging, proper space management and safety techniques that will drive them for the years to come. 4 STATE TEST Graduation!! DRIVER TRAINING CLASS SCHEDULE (16 DAY CLASS) Class Start Dates 2017 October October 24 October 31 November November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28 December December 5 December 12 December 19 December 27 [Wednesday start due to holiday] 2018 January January 3 [Wednesday start due to holiday] January 9 January 16 January 23 January 30 February February 6 February 13 February 20 February 27 March March 6 March 13 March 20 March 27 April April 3 April 10 April 17 April 24 May May 1 May 8 May 15 May 22 May 29 June June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26