CDL Study Guide - Commercial Drivers License Training Manual For All Classes of CDL Licenses and All Available CDL Endorsements
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CONTENTS OF CDL Handbook - CDL MANUAL
CDL Practice Test Prep
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1: INTRODUCTION . . . This section of the CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - CDL Handbook is for all drivers. Who needs a CDL? CDL Exceptions, How to Get a CDL. Additional Requirements. General. State Laws and Rules. Other Rules.
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2: DRIVING SAFELY . . . This section of the CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - CDL Handbook is for all drivers. 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.
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3: TRANSPORTING CARGO . . . See detailed information about the CDL General Knowledge Test. This section of the CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - CDL Handbook is for all drivers. Inspecting Cargo, Cargo Weight and Balance, Securing Cargo, Handling Other Cargo. Prepare to pass the CDL General Knowledge Test.
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4: TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS SAFELY. . . See detailed information about the CDL Passenger-Vehicles Test. This section of the CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - 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 CDL Passenger Vehicles Test.
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5: AIR BRAKES . . . See detailed information about the CDL Air Brakes Test. This section of the CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - 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 CDL Air Brakes Test.
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6: COMBINATION VEHICLES . . . See detailed information about the CDL Combination Vehicles Test. This section of the CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - 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 CDL Combination Vehicles Test.
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7: DOUBLES AND TRIPLES . . . See detailed information about the CDL Doubles and Triples Test. This section of the CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - 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 CDL Doubles and Triples Test.
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8: TANK VEHICLES . . . See detailed information about the CDL Tank Vehicles Test. This section of the CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - 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 CDL Tank Vehicles Test.
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9: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTES . . . See detailed information about the CDL Hazardous Materials Test. This section of the CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - 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 CDL Hazardous Materials Test.
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10: SCHOOL BUSES . . . See detailed information about the CDL School Bus Test. This section of the CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - 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 CDL School Bus Test.
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11: PRE-TRIP TEST . . . See detailed information about the CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Skills Test. This section of the CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - 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 CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Skills Test.
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12: BASIC VEHICLE CONTROL SKILLS TEST . . . See detailed information about the CDL Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test. This section of the CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - CDL Handbook will assist drivers taking the basic vehicle control (basic maneuvering) skills test. Scoring, Exercises. Prepare to pass the CDL Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test.
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13: DRIVING TEST . . . See detailed information about the CDL Road Skills Test. This section of the CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - CDL Handbook will assist drivers taking the CDL Skills road test. How you will be tested. Prepare to pass the CDL Road Skills Test.
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 . . .
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Not sure which 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 CDL?
Prepare for YOUR CDL Tests NOW . . .
In addition to the CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the CDL and in the free 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
CDL Practice Test prep program will prepare you to easily pass your
CDL written exams to get your 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 CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .
- Covers ALL Eight 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 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 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
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