FREE 2021 Virginia CDL Manual (Virginia CDL Handbook) Study Guide ...
(from the official Virginia CDL website)
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Contents of the Virginia CDL HANDBOOK - 2021 Virginia CDL MANUAL
- VA CDL SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION . . .
This section of the Virginia CDL (commercial
drivers license) Manual - Virginia CDL
Handbook is for all drivers. Who needs a Virginia CDL? CDL Exceptions, How to Get a Virginia CDL. Additional Requirements. General. Virginia State Laws and Rules. Other Rules.
- VA CDL SECTION 2: DRIVING SAFELY . . .
This section of the Virginia CDL (commercial
drivers license) Manual - Virginia CDL
Handbook is for all drivers. Virginia 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.
- VA CDL SECTION 3: TRANSPORTING CARGO .
. . See detailed information about the Virginia CDL General Knowledge Test. This section of the Virginia CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Virginia CDL Handbook is for all drivers. Inspecting Cargo, Cargo Weight and
Balance, Securing Cargo, Handling Other Cargo.
Prepare to pass the Virginia CDL General Knowledge Test.
- VA CDL SECTION 4: TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS
SAFELY. . . See detailed information about the Virginia CDL Passenger Vehicles Test. This section of the Virginia CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Virginia 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 Virginia CDL Passenger Vehicles Test.
- VA CDL SECTION 5: AIR BRAKES . . . See detailed information about the Virginia CDL Air Brakes Test.
This section of the Virginia CDL (commercial
drivers license) Manual - Virginia 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 Virginia CDL Air Brakes Test.
- VA CDL SECTION 6: COMBINATION VEHICLES
. . . See detailed information about the Virginia CDL Combination Vehicles Test. This section of the Virginia CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Virginia 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 Virginia CDL Combination Vehicles Test.
- VA CDL SECTION 7: DOUBLES AND TRIPLES
. . . See detailed information about the Virginia CDL Doubles and Triples Test. This section of the Virginia CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Virginia 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 Virginia CDL Doubles and Triples Test.
- VA CDL SECTION 8: TANK VEHICLES . . .
See detailed information about the Virginia CDL Tank Vehicles Test.
This section of the Virginia CDL (commercial
drivers license) Manual - Virginia 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 Virginia CDL Tank Vehicles Test.
- VA CDL SECTION 9: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTES
. . . See detailed information about the Virginia CDL Hazardous Materials Test. This section of the Virginia CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Virginia 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 Virginia CDL Hazardous Materials Test.
- VA CDL SECTION 10: SCHOOL BUSES . . .
See detailed information about the Virginia CDL School Bus Test.
This section of the Virginia CDL (commercial
drivers license) Manual - Virginia 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 Virginia CDL School Bus Test.
- VA CDL SECTION 11: PRE-TRIP TEST . . .
See detailed information about the Virginia CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Skills Test.
This section of the Virginia CDL (commercial
drivers license) Manual - Virginia 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 Virginia CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Skills Test.
- VA CDL SECTION 12: BASIC VEHICLE CONTROL
SKILLS TEST . . .
See detailed information about the Virginia CDL Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test.
This section of the Virginia CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Virginia CDL Handbook will assist drivers taking the basic vehicle control (basic
maneuvering) skills test. Scoring, Exercises.
Prepare to pass the Virginia CDL Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test.
- VA CDL SECTION 13: DRIVING TEST . . .
See detailed information about the Virginia CDL Road Skills Test.
This section of the Virginia CDL (commercial
drivers license) Manual - Virginia CDL
Handbook will assist drivers taking the CDL Skills road test. How you
will be tested.
Prepare to pass the Virginia CDL Road Skills Test.
Are YOU ready to get YOUR Virginia CDL?
Prepare for YOUR Virginia CDL Tests NOW . . .
In addition to the Virginia CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the Virginia CDL and in the free Virginia 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
Virginia CDL Practice Test prep program will prepare you to easily pass your
Virginia CDL written exams to get your Virginia 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 Virginia CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .
- Covers ALL Eight Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia 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!
May your new CAREER be prosperous!!!
Michael Hamilton
Director
