Analyzing accidents and causes

Avoiding the head-on crash

Safe superhighway driving

The timed-interval following distance

The effects of drinking and driving

Pedestrian accidents

Four-Point RebateAn additional benefit of taking

the Defensive Driving Course

Drivers who have accumulated penalty points against their records

can have up to four points credited upon successful completion of this National Safety Council course. Contact

your insurance carrier for possible discount eligibility. This is not a course for

ADSAP substance violations.

The Defensive Driving CourseYou will learn defensive driving techniques used by professional drivers – techniques that could save your life.

Car CPR Course Information

Want to ensure your ride has a long life, saves you money, travels safely and stays ahead of repairs? This class does all that plus gives you the knowledge you need to be independent on the road. How to change a tire safely, check your oil and fluids, and other basic topics are covered with hands-on participation. Even if you don’t know a steering wheel from a flywheel you’ll feel comfortable attending this course.

Defensive DrivingCourse Information

Drivers who have penalty points against their records can have up to four points removed upon successful completion of this National Safety Council course. Depending on your insurance carrier, a discount may be available. You must register in advance and be on time. Any person who drives a motor vehicle when his or her license is cancelled, suspended or revoked is in violation of S.C. Statute 56-1-460 and is subject to arrest; this includes driving to and from TTC campuses. Verify before enrolling (at www.scdmvonline.com) if you have a penalty points balance on your driving record for the credited points to be applied. Note: This is not a course for ADSAP substance violations. Book included.

Motorcycle SafetyCourse Information

Student riders are required to bring the following riding gear items to class: above the ankle shoes, long pants, long-sleeve jacket or shirt, full-fingered gloves, eye protection (which can be normal glasses) and a full face coverage DOT-approved motorcycle helmet. If you do not have your own helmet, we may be able to provide one for your use.

Motorcycle Basic Rider (BRC)This course is for both the inexperienced

rider, or for a rider needing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Certification and teaches the basic techniques of safely riding a motorcycle. The course meets SC law for qualifying a student for an insurance discount. Students must pass both a written and riding assessment to receive the MSF card. Training bikes are provided; however, street legal, registered and insured personal bikes are permitted for use in the course. Students with a learner’s permit who successfully complete this course are eligible for a license waiver. Weekend course includes classroom training on Friday evenings and practical application riding on Saturday and Sunday; class riding time may vary due to weather conditions and level of enrollment. Weekday course is a special program that allows private citizens to enjoy BRC classes utilizing the Naval Weapons Station riding range. It’s a great partnership with Joint Base Charleston. Prerequisite: Basic Rider enrollees must be eligible for a driver’s license and able to ride a bicycle. Books included.

Motorcycle Experienced Rider (BRC2)This course is for the experienced rider

who wants a refresher and updated safety information as well as an opportunity to earn a license waiver. Bring your own street-ready and insured bike and at least a learner’s permit.

Motorcycle Maintenance and RepairThis course is for the rider who wants

to add years to his or her bike and keep it trouble-free while saving a lot of money on repairs. A top-notch mechanic teaches tips and techniques.

Truck Driver Training CDL-A Information

This program helps you get your career in the right gear by teaching you the regulations, proper record keeping, vital industry information and other pertinent subjects that relate to the safety and legal operation of tractor trailers. You are trained for 50 hours in the class and 110-130 hours hands-on in the working environment that you encounter as a truck driver. This includes vehicle inspection, slow maneuvers such as backing, parallel parking and turns. Also, you are trained behind the wheel on the road on rural, four-lane, interstates and in-city driving for an average of 50 hours in the truck for a class of four students. This course is designed to provide the training to get you on the right road to success in the fastest growing industry in the nation. All training is held locally in the Charleston area. To enroll, you must call Florence-Darlington Technical College at 843.413.2715; sign-up is not available through the TTC registration office or online. Funding opportunities are available via SC Works, VA and more.

Registration

You must have your address, Social Security number and driver’s license number when you register. There is a 25 percent fee to transfer to a different course date (to be paid on the date of transfer).

In person: Trident Technical College Continuing Education Center Main Campus, Bldg. 910 2001 Mabeline Road North Charleston, S.C. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Phone: 843.574.6152

Email: ce.reg@tridenttech.edu

Online: www.tridenttech.edu/ce > Registration Information

Car CPRAll courses take place at Trident Technical

College’s Main Campus in North Charleston.

Car CPR Saturday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; costs $29.

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Defensive DrivingAll courses take place at Trident Technical

College’s Main Campus in North Charleston.

Defensive Driving (DDC-8) Saturday Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; costs $89.

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Defensive Driving (DDC-8) Weekday Tuesday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; costs $89.

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Defensive Driving (DDC-8) Weeknights Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30-9:30 p.m.;

costs $89.XTRL-502 5244 May 17-18XTRL-502 5273 June 21-22XTRL-502 5305 July 19-20XTRL-502 5328 Aug. 23-24

Motorcycle SafetyAll courses take place at Trident Technical

College’s Main Campus in North Charleston, *unless designated otherwise.

It is the policy of Trident Technical College that no discrimination on the grounds of race, color, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, gender identity, pregnancy, or national or ethnic origin will exist in any area of the college.

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Summer 2017 Course Schedule

Motorcycle Basic Rider (BRC) Friday from 6-10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from

9 a.m.-4 p.m.; costs $259.XTRL-601 5234 May 5-7XTRL-601 5240 May 12-14XTRL-601 5248 May 19-21XTRL-601 5262 June 9-11XTRL-601 5266 June 16-18XTRL-601 5280 June 23-25XTRL-601 5287 June 30-July 2XTRL-601 5300 July 14-16XTRL-601 5308 July 21-23XTRL-601 5311 July 28-30XTRL-601 5315 Aug. 4-6XTRL-601 5318 Aug. 11-13XTRL-601 5322 Aug. 18-20XTRL-601 5331 Aug. 25-27

Motorcycle Basic Rider (BRC) Weekday Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at

*Joint Base Charleston in North Charleston; costs $259.XTRL-602 5233 May 3-4XTRL-602 5261 June 7-8XTRL-602 5288 July 6-7XTRL-602 5314 Aug. 2-3

Motorcycle Experienced Rider (BRC2) Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; costs $99.

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Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; costs $79.

XTRL-606 5295 July 8

Truck Driver TrainingTo enroll in this course, you must call Florence-

Darlington Technical College at 843.413.2715; sign-up is not available through the TTC registration office or online. Training is held offsite locally in the Charleston area in various locations.

Truck Driver Training CDL-A Days and times vary; costs $4,100.

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