Glade Spring, VA
Lecture Date:09/25/2010
Field Date: 09/25/2010
Virginia Transportation and Construction Association (VTCA)handles all registrations for this school. Please call (804-330-3312). This school will be held at Mountain Materials Glade Spring Plant at 14196 Monroe Rd, Glade Spring, VA. FROM POINTS NORTH AND SOUTH: Take exit 29 (route 91). From the south, turn right: from the north, turn left. Continue throught the stoplight at the interesection of Route 11. Continue on Monroe Road (Route 91). Glade Stone is on the right, approximaltely 1.5 miles.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ARRIVAL
Arrive 20 - 30 minutes early for registration.
STATE LECTURE REQUIREMENTS
Lectures in most states are approximately two (2) hours in length.
The State of Texas requires a six (6) hour lecture, and the State of Idaho requires an eight (8) hour lecture.
FIELD CERTIFICATION
The field certification takes place outdoors and takes place whether rain or shine. As long as the visibility is greater than three (3) miles, and there is no lightning, the field runs continue. Poor visibility and lightning usually pass within an hour or two, and the field runs can resume.
WHAT TO WEAR
Dress appropriately for outdoors for an extended period of time. In winter use multiple layers, insulated coveralls and perhaps even a coat on top. In summer, bring a hat or cap for shade.
EYEGLASSES AND SUNGLASSES
Good long-distance vision is required for field certification. Students are advised to remember that whatever eyeglasses or sunglasses (prescription or nonprescription) you wear during the certification test are REQUIRED every time you actually do VE readings.
OTHER THINGS TO BRING
Office supplies: clipboard, note paper, pen (not pencil)
Rain gear: umbrella, raincoat, visor.
Comfort supplies: lawn or camping chair, hat, snack, bottled water, sunscreen.
(901) 381-9960 | Fax: (901) 381-9958
