2006 Commercial Driver License Manual

Table of Contents

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• Section One: Introduction (PDF)

  • 1.1 Commercial Driver License Test
  • 1.2 Driver Disqualifications
  • 1.3 Other CDL Rules
  • 1.4 Qualifications
  • 1.5 Exemptions
  • 1.6 Learner Permits
  • 1.7 Where to Apply
  • Before You Apply for Your CDL

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• Section Two: Driving Safely (PDF)

  • 2.1 Vehicle Inspection
  • 2.2 Basic Control of Your Vehicle
  • 2.3 Shifting Gears
  • 2.4 Seeing
  • 2.5 Communicating
  • 2.6 Controlling Speed
  • 2.7 Managing Space
  • 2.8 Seeing Hazards
  • 2.9 Distracted Drivers
  • 2.10 Aggressive Drivers/Road Rage
  • 2.11 Driving at Night
  • 2.12 Driving in Fog
  • 2.13 Driving in Winte
  • 2.14 Driving in Very Hot Weather
  • 2.15 Railroad-highway Crossings
  • 2.16 Mountain Driving
  • 2.17 Driving Emergencies
  • 2.18 Antilock Braking Systems (ABS)
  • 2.19 Skid Control and Recover
  • 2.20 Accident Procedures
  • 2.21 Fires
  • 2.22 Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
  • 2.23 Staying Alert and Fit to Drive
  • 2.24 Hazardous Materials Rules for all Commercial Drivers

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• Section Three: Transporting Cargo Safely (PDF)

  • 3.1 Inspecting Cargo
  • 3.2 Weight and Balance
  • 3.3 Securing Cargo
  • 3.4 Cargo Needing Special Attention

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• Section Four: Transporting Passengers Safely (PDF)
  • 4:1 Vehicle Inspection
  • 4:2 Loading and Trip Start
  • 4:3 On the Road
  • 4:4 After-Trip Vehicle Inspection
  • 4:5 Prohibited Practices
  • 4:6 Use of Brake-Door Interlocks
    

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• Section Five: Air Brakes (PDF)

  • 5.1 The Parts of an Air Brake System
  • 5.2 Duel Air Brake
  • 5.3 Inspecting Air Brake Systems
  • 5:4 Using Air Brakes

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• Section Six: Combination Vehicles (PDF)

  • 6.1 Driving Combination Vehicles Safely
  • 6.2 Combination Vehicle Air Brakes
  • 6.3 Antilock Brake Systems
  • 6.4 Coupling and Uncoupling
  • 6.5 Inspecting a Combination Vehicle

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• Section Seven: Double and Triple (PDF)

  • 7.1 Pulling Double/Triple Trailers
  • 7.2 Coupling and Uncoupling
  • 7.3 Inspecting Doubles and Triples
  • 7.4 Doubles/Triples Air Brake Check

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• Section Eight: Tank Vehicles (PDF)

  • 8.1 Inspecting Tank Vehicles
  • 8.2 Driving Tank Vehicles
  • 8.3 Curves

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• Section Nine: Hazardous Materials (PDF)

  • 9.1 The Intent of the Regulations
  • 9.2 Hazardous Materials Transportation - Who Does What
  • 9.3 Communication Rules
  • 9.4 Loading and Uploading
  • 9.5 Bulk Packing Marking, Loading and Unloading
  • 9.6 Hazardous Materials - Driving and Parking Rules
  • 9.7 Hazardous Materials - Emergencies
  • 9.8 Hazardous Materials Glossary
  • Table A - Radioactive Seperation Table
  • Table B - Table of Hazard Class Definitions
  • Hazardous Materials Glossary

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• Section Ten: School Buses (PDF)

  • 10.1 Danger Zones and Use of Mirrors
  • 10.2 Loading and Unloading
  • 10.3 Emergency Exit and Evacuation
  • 10.4 Railroad-highway Crossings
  • 10.5 Student Management
  • 10.6 Antilock Braking Systems
  • 10.7 Special Safety Considerations
  • 10.8 Hazardous Materials Glossary

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• Section Eleven: Pre-trip Vehicle Inspection Test (PDF)

  • 11.1 All Vehicles
  • 11.2 External Inspection (School Bus/Truck/Tractor)
  • 11.3 School Bus Only
  • 11.4 Trailer
  • 11.5 Coach/Transit Bus
  • 11.6 Taking the CDL Pre-trip Inspection Test

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• Section Twelve: Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test (PDF)

  • 12.1 Scoring
  • 12.2 Exercises
    
    

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• Section Thirteen: On-Road Driving Test (PDF)

  • 12.1 How You will be Tested

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