Adult Education

Adult Education Course: This tuition-free class is the same as the high school program except it will be offered to adults. Held in the evenings to accommodate work schedules, this accelerated class meets for one semester. Interested students will need to register via the Patterson Unified School District website.

Course Description: With the growing demand for qualified and well trained drivers, Patterson Adult Education SChool has developed a comprehensive program to train and educate students. This semester long class comprised of 180 hours and consists of classroom instruction, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and simulator experience. Upon completion of the course students will be prepared to take the CDL written exam which is issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Students will be required to pay for all DMV application fees. Note: A DMV H6 driving record printout is required before enrollment. (Morning Star Trucking, Inc. will use the H6 to determine program eligibility)

Course Completion: PHS has formed a unique and exclusive partnership with Morning Star Trucking, Inc. Upon graduating from the Introduction to Commercial Driving program all students will have the opportunity to interview with Morning Star Trucking. Successful applicants will then complete their behind-the-wheel training at no cost and be offered seasonal employment as a commercial truck driver. Attached is a Morning Star handout detailing job details and expectations.

CDL Requirements:

• Able to read, write and speak English

• Willing to take a Department of Transportation physical examination and drug test

• Not insulin dependent

Drivers with the following disqualifying violations will not be considered:

• Suspended license (within the last 3 years)

• Driving on a suspended license (within the last 3 years)

• More than 2 moving violations (within the last 3 years)

• Reckless Driving (within the last 5 years)

• "At Fault" accidents (within the last 2 years)

• DUI's (within the last 5 years)