Developed by Joe Shuber, a lifelong trucker and current CDL Instructor. This book is for test takers trying to achieve a passing score on the CDL exam, this comprehensive, fun to read study guide. Check out our lengthy table of contents below, where we cover anything and everything for the CDL exam.
CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS A CDL?
WHAT A CDL CAN DO FOR YOU
JOBS AND SALARIES FOR CDL HOLDERS
INDUSTRY PROJECTIONS
CHAPTER 2: WHAT TYPES OF VEHICLES REQUIRE A CDL?
CHAPTER 3: OVERVIEW OF LICENSING
CHAPTER 4: DIFFERING LAWS BY STATE
DIFFERING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
DIFFERING SAFETY AND DRIVING RULES
DIFFERING RENEWAL PERIODS
CHAPTER 5: RULES OF THE ROAD
CDL DRIVER REGULATIONS
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION
SAFE DRIVING
CHAPTER 6: EMERGENCIES
PROTOCOLS FOR HANDLING A CRASH
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RULES
CHAPTER 7: CARGO
CARGO INSPECTION
ASSESSING WEIGHT AND BALANCE
CHAPTER 8: TEST TAKING STRATEGY FOR MANAGING THE WRITTEN EXAM
STUDYING STRATEGIES
CHAPTER 9: THE WRITTEN TESTS
COMBINATION VEHICLE TEST
AIR BRAKES TEST
CHAPTER 10: PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT
POST-TRIP INSPECTION
PRACTICES TO AVOID
CHAPTER 11: SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENT
CHAPTER 12: TANKER ENDORSEMENT
CHAPTER 13: COMBINATION VEHICLE ENDORSEMENT
CHAPTER 14: DOUBLES AND TRIPLES ENDORSEMENT
CHAPTER 15: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENDORSEMENT
CHAPTER 16: AIR BRAKE TEST
CHAPTER 17: AIR BRAKE INSPECTION
CHAPTER 18: PERFORMANCE & SKILLS TEST
CHAPTER 19: OFF ROAD DRIVING SKILLS
CHAPTER 20: THE ON ROAD TEST
CHAPTER 21: REVIEW OF THE MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Anyone planning to take this exam should take advantage of the comprehensive guide we have put together. We focus on providing a working knowledge of the material, with real life scenarios, rather than drilling practice questions constantly. Understanding the matieral is the way to succeed.
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