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Contents of the Illinois CDL HANDBOOK - 2023 Illinois CDL MANUAL

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  • IL CDL SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION . . . This section of the Illinois CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Illinois CDL Handbook is for all drivers. Who needs a Illinois CDL? CDL Exceptions, How to Get a Illinois CDL. Additional Requirements. General. Illinois State Laws and Rules. Other Rules.
  • IL CDL SECTION 2: DRIVING SAFELY . . . This section of the Illinois CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Illinois CDL Handbook is for all drivers. Illinois 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.
  • IL CDL SECTION 3: TRANSPORTING CARGO . . . See detailed information about the Illinois CDL General Knowledge Test. This section of the Illinois CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Illinois CDL Handbook is for all drivers. Inspecting Cargo, Cargo Weight and Balance, Securing Cargo, Handling Other Cargo. Prepare to pass the Illinois CDL General Knowledge Test.
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  • IL CDL SECTION 4: TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS SAFELY. . . See detailed information about the Illinois CDL Passenger Vehicles Test. This section of the Illinois CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Illinois 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 Illinois CDL Passenger Vehicles Test.
  • IL CDL SECTION 5: AIR BRAKES . . . See detailed information about the Illinois CDL Air Brakes Test. This section of the Illinois CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Illinois 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 Illinois CDL Air Brakes Test.
  • IL CDL SECTION 6: COMBINATION VEHICLES . . . See detailed information about the Illinois CDL Combination Vehicles Test. This section of the Illinois CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Illinois 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 Illinois CDL Combination Vehicles Test.
  • IL CDL SECTION 7: DOUBLES AND TRIPLES . . . See detailed information about the Illinois CDL Doubles and Triples Test. This section of the Illinois CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Illinois 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 Illinois CDL Doubles and Triples Test.
  • IL CDL SECTION 8: TANK VEHICLES . . . See detailed information about the Illinois CDL Tank Vehicles Test. This section of the Illinois CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Illinois 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 Illinois CDL Tank Vehicles Test.
  • IL CDL SECTION 9: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTES . . . See detailed information about the Illinois CDL Hazardous Materials Test. This section of the Illinois CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Illinois 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 Illinois CDL Hazardous Materials Test.
  • IL CDL SECTION 10: SCHOOL BUSES . . . See detailed information about the Illinois CDL School Bus Test. This section of the Illinois CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Illinois 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 Illinois CDL School Bus Test.
  • IL CDL SECTION 11: PRE-TRIP TEST . . . See detailed information about the Illinois CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Skills Test. This section of the Illinois CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Illinois 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 Illinois CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Skills Test.
  • IL CDL SECTION 12: BASIC VEHICLE CONTROL SKILLS TEST . . . See detailed information about the Illinois CDL Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test. This section of the Illinois CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Illinois CDL Handbook will assist drivers taking the basic vehicle control (basic maneuvering) skills test. Scoring, Exercises. Prepare to pass the Illinois CDL Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test.
  • IL CDL SECTION 13: DRIVING TEST . . . See detailed information about the Illinois CDL Road Skills Test. This section of the Illinois CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Illinois CDL Handbook will assist drivers taking the CDL Skills road test. How you will be tested. Prepare to pass the Illinois CDL Road Skills Test.

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  • Covers ALL Eight Illinois CDL written tests.
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  • Covers ALL Three Illinois 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 Illinois CDL test questions with actual answers.
  • Access to CDL videos covering written and skills tests.
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