There are THREE parts to the California CDL Skills Test
You must obtain a
California CLP (commercial learners permit) prior to taking your California CDL skills test.
California Basic Control Skills Tests
- Straight line backing
- Offset right or left backing
- Alley dock backing
The backing control skills information for each representative "type"
vehicle is found in Section 12 of the
Free
California CDL Handbook (Commercial Driver's License Manual).
The three-part California CDL skills tests must be scheduled (often more than a week ahead).
They are given either by a California state tester or by a California state approved third party
tester. Depending on where you live, you will either have to provide a proper
vehicle or one will be provided for you. This may vary from location to location.
Check your specific
California CDL
Information for details.
If you need help . . .
determining what Class of CDL you need based upon the type
of vehicle you will drive (A, B or C) or are not sure which CDL
Endorsements you need based upon the type of loads you will carry; use the
free CDL Selector Tool . . .
California
Go to CDL Selector Tool
Not sure which CA CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.
Are YOU ready to get YOUR California CDL?
Prepare for YOUR California CDL Tests NOW . . .
In addition to the California CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the California CDL and in the free California CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online
California CDL Practice Test prep program will prepare you to easily pass your
California CDL written exams to get your California CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your
behind the wheel work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The California CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .
- Covers ALL Eight California CDL written tests.
- In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
- Covers ALL Three California CDL skills tests.
- In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
- 670 practice California CDL test questions with actual answers.
- Access to CDL videos covering written and skills tests.
- CDL study guide in both text and audio - listen as you read along.
- CDL study Quick Reviews.
- Interactive online CDL Quizzes.
- and much more!
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Michael Hamilton
Director
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