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  • California CDL Manual - SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION . . . This section of the California CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - California CDL Handbook is for all drivers. Who needs a California CDL? CDL Exceptions, How to Get a California CDL. Additional Requirements. General. California State Laws and Rules. Other Rules.
  • California CDL Manual - SECTION 2: DRIVING SAFELY . . . This section of the California CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - California CDL Handbook is for all drivers. California CDL Rules, Vehicle Inspections, Basic Vehicle Control, Shifting Gears, Seeing, Communicating, Controlling Speed, Managing space, Driving at Night, Driving in Fog, Driving in Winter, Driving in Very Hot Weather, Mountain Driving, Railroad Crossings, Seeing Hazards, Emergencies, Skid Control/Recovery, Collision Procedures, Fires, Staying Alert and Fit to Drive, Illness, HazMat Rules for All Commercial Drivers.
  • California CDL Manual - SECTION 3: TRANSPORTING CARGO . . . See detailed information about the California CDL General Knowledge Test. This section of the California CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - California CDL Handbook is for all drivers. Inspecting Cargo, Cargo Weight and Balance, Securing Cargo, Handling Other Cargo. Prepare to pass the California CDL General Knowledge Test.
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  • California CDL Manual - SECTION 4: TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS SAFELY. . . See detailed information about the California CDL Passenger Vehicles Test. This section of the California CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - California CDL Handbook is for drivers who need a passenger vehicle endorsement to transport passengers. Vehicle Inspections, Loading and Unloading, Driving Techniques, Passenger Management, Miscellaneous Requirements. Prepare to pass the California CDL Passenger Vehicles Test.
  • California CDL Manual - SECTION 5: AIR BRAKES . . . See detailed information about the California CDL Air Brakes Test. This section of the California CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - California CDL Handbook is for drivers who drive or tow vehicles with air brakes. The Air Brake System, Dual Air Brake Systems, Combination Vehicle Air Brakes, Inspecting the Air Brake System, Using Air Brakes. Prepare to pass the California CDL Air Brakes Test.
  • California CDL Manual - SECTION 6: COMBINATION VEHICLES . . . See detailed information about the California CDL Combination Vehicles Test. This section of the California CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - California CDL Handbook is for drivers who need a Class A CDL. Driving Combination Vehicles Safely, Coupling and Uncoupling, Inspecting a Combination Vehicle. Prepare to pass the California CDL Combination Vehicles Test.
  • California CDL Manual - SECTION 7: DOUBLES AND TRIPLES . . . See detailed information about the California CDL Doubles and Triples Test. This section of the California CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - California CDL Handbook is for drivers who tow doubles or triples. Towing Double/Triple Trailers, Coupling and Uncoupling, Inspecting Doubles and Triples, Doubles/Triples Air Brake Check. Prepare to pass the California CDL Doubles and Triples Test.
  • California CDL Manual - SECTION 8: TANK VEHICLES . . . See detailed information about the California CDL Tank Vehicles Test. This section of the California CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - California CDL Handbook is for drivers who drive tank vehicles. Tank Vehicle Definition, Inspecting Tank Vehicles, Driving Tank Vehicles, Safe Driving Rules. Prepare to pass the California CDL Tank Vehicles Test.
  • California CDL Manual - SECTION 9: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTES . . . See detailed information about the California CDL Hazardous Materials Test. This section of the California CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - California CDL Handbook is for drivers who need a HazMat endorsement. Intent of the Regulations, Transporting Hazardous Materials, Communication Rules, Loading and Unloading, Bulk Tanks, Federal Driving and Parking Rules, Dealing with Emergencies, Appendix A - Table of HazMat Class Definitions, Hazardous Materials Warning Labels and Placards. Prepare to pass the California CDL Hazardous Materials Test.
  • California CDL Manual - SECTION 10: SCHOOL BUSES . . . See detailed information about the California CDL School Bus Test. This section of the California CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - California CDL Handbook is for drivers who need a School Bus endorsement. Danger Zones - Use of Mirrors, Loading and Unloading, Emergency Exit and Evacuation, Railroad Highway Crossings, Student Management, Anti lock Braking Systems, Special Safety Considerations. Prepare to pass the California CDL School Bus Test.
  • California CDL Manual - SECTION 11: PRE-TRIP TEST . . . See detailed information about the California CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Skills Test. This section of the California CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - California CDL Handbook will assist drivers taking the pre trip inspection skills test. All Vehicles, External Inspection (Buses, Trucks, Tractors), Trailer, Coach/Transit Bus, School Buses Only, Truck or Combination Vehicle Inspection Guide, Passenger Transport Vehicle Inspection Guide. Prepare to pass the California CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Skills Test.
  • California CDL Manual - SECTION 12: BASIC VEHICLE CONTROL SKILLS TEST . . . See detailed information about the California CDL Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test. This section of the California CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - California CDL Handbook will assist drivers taking the basic vehicle control (basic maneuvering) skills test. Scoring, Exercises. Prepare to pass the California CDL Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test.
  • California CDL Manual - SECTION 13: DRIVING TEST . . . See detailed information about the California CDL Road Skills Test. This section of the California CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - California CDL Handbook will assist drivers taking the CDL Skills road test. How you will be tested. Prepare to pass the California CDL Road Skills Test.

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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.
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