Manual coverage
A map of collected manual sections and related lessons. Coverage does not replace technical or state-specific review.
| Manual section | Topic | Lesson |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Intro) | Who needs a CDL; CMV definitions | Who needs a CDL, and the three license classes General Knowledge |
| 1 (Classes) | CDL classes A, B, C and state options | Who needs a CDL, and the three license classes General Knowledge |
| 1 (Endorsements) | T, N, P, H, X, S endorsements; CLP endorsements | Endorsements and restriction codes General Knowledge |
| 1 (Restrictions) | Ten restriction codes E K L M N O P V X Z | Endorsements and restriction codes General Knowledge |
| 1 (To get a CDL) | Knowledge tests, ELDT, skills tests; formal training | CDL tests, the learner permit (CLP) and entry-level training (ELDT) General Knowledge |
| 1.1.1 | Knowledge tests and what to study (Fig 1.2) | CDL tests, the learner permit (CLP) and entry-level training (ELDT) General Knowledge |
| 1.1.2 | Skills tests: inspection, basic control, on-road; CLP 14 days | CDL tests, the learner permit (CLP) and entry-level training (ELDT) General Knowledge |
| 1.1.3 | Utah CDL requirements (stateNote) | CDL tests, the learner permit (CLP) and entry-level training (ELDT) General Knowledge |
| 1.2 | Medical documentation requirements; certified / not certified | Medical certificate and self-certification (interstate / intrastate) General Knowledge |
| 1.2.1 | Interstate vs intrastate commerce | Medical certificate and self-certification (interstate / intrastate) General Knowledge |
| 1.2.2 | Excepted vs non-excepted status | Medical certificate and self-certification (interstate / intrastate) General Knowledge |
| 1.2.3 | Four self-certification statements | Medical certificate and self-certification (interstate / intrastate) General Knowledge |
| 1.2.4 | Utah restriction codes (stateNote) | Medical certificate and self-certification (interstate / intrastate) General Knowledge |
| 1.2.5 | Utah endorsements (stateNote) | Medical certificate and self-certification (interstate / intrastate) General Knowledge |
| 1.2.6 | Medical examination, National Registry | Medical certificate and self-certification (interstate / intrastate) General Knowledge |
| 1.2.7 | Utah MVR and plea in abeyance (stateNote) | Medical certificate and self-certification (interstate / intrastate) General Knowledge |
| 1.3 | Serious traffic violations list | CDL disqualifications: alcohol, serious violations, out-of-service and railroad crossings General Knowledge |
| 1.3 (current) | Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (federal, not in 2017 text) | CDL disqualifications: alcohol, serious violations, out-of-service and railroad crossings General Knowledge |
| 1.3.1 | General: no driving while disqualified | CDL disqualifications: alcohol, serious violations, out-of-service and railroad crossings General Knowledge |
| 1.3.2 | Alcohol, leaving the scene, felony; BAC 0.04; 24-hour OOS | CDL disqualifications: alcohol, serious violations, out-of-service and railroad crossings General Knowledge |
| 1.3.3 | Serious traffic violation penalties | CDL disqualifications: alcohol, serious violations, out-of-service and railroad crossings General Knowledge |
| 1.3.4 | Out-of-service order violations (current rule) | CDL disqualifications: alcohol, serious violations, out-of-service and railroad crossings General Knowledge |
| 1.3.5 | Railroad-highway grade crossing violations | CDL disqualifications: alcohol, serious violations, out-of-service and railroad crossings General Knowledge |
| 1.3.6 | Hazmat endorsement background check and disqualifications | Other CDL rules: one license, reporting duties, phones, seat belts and the hazmat background check General Knowledge |
| 1.3.7 | Violations in your personal vehicle | CDL disqualifications: alcohol, serious violations, out-of-service and railroad crossings General Knowledge |
| 1.4 | Other CDL rules: one license, notifications, phones, seat belt | Other CDL rules: one license, reporting duties, phones, seat belts and the hazmat background check General Knowledge |
| 1.5 | IRP / IFTA (Utah stateNote) | Other CDL rules: one license, reporting duties, phones, seat belts and the hazmat background check General Knowledge |
| 1.6 | Utah driver license fees (stateNote, skipped) | Other CDL rules: one license, reporting duties, phones, seat belts and the hazmat background check General Knowledge |
| 2.1.1 | Why inspect | Vehicle inspection: why, when, and what defects to look for General Knowledge |
| 2.1.2 | Types of vehicle inspection | Vehicle inspection: why, when, and what defects to look for General Knowledge |
| 2.1.3 | What to look for: tires, wheels, brakes, steering, suspension, exhaust, emergency equipment, cargo | Vehicle inspection: why, when, and what defects to look for General Knowledge |
| 2.1.4 | CDL vehicle inspection test | The seven-step inspection, Steps 1–4: overview, engine, cab and lights General Knowledge |
| 2.1.5 Steps 1-4 | Seven-step method: overview, engine, cab, lights | The seven-step inspection, Steps 1–4: overview, engine, cab and lights General Knowledge |
| 2.1.5 Steps 5-7 | Seven-step method: walk-around, signal lights, brakes | The seven-step inspection, Steps 5–7, plus checks during and after the trip General Knowledge |
| 2.1.6 | Inspection during a trip; cargo checks 50 mi / 150 mi / 3 h | The seven-step inspection, Steps 5–7, plus checks during and after the trip General Knowledge |
| 2.1.7 | After-trip inspection and report | The seven-step inspection, Steps 5–7, plus checks during and after the trip General Knowledge |
| 2.2 | Basic control (seatbelt, parking brake) | Basic control: accelerating, steering, stopping and backing General Knowledge |
| 2.2.1 | Accelerating, rollback, wheel spin | Basic control: accelerating, steering, stopping and backing General Knowledge |
| 2.2.2 | Steering | Basic control: accelerating, steering, stopping and backing General Knowledge |
| 2.2.3 | Stopping | Basic control: accelerating, steering, stopping and backing General Knowledge |
| 2.2.4 | Backing safely | Basic control: accelerating, steering, stopping and backing General Knowledge |
| 2.3.1 | Manual transmissions, double clutching, when to shift, downshifting | Shifting gears, automatic transmissions and retarders General Knowledge |
| 2.3.2 | Multi-speed rear axles and auxiliary transmissions | Shifting gears, automatic transmissions and retarders General Knowledge |
| 2.3.3 | Automatic transmissions | Shifting gears, automatic transmissions and retarders General Knowledge |
| 2.3.4 | Retarders | Shifting gears, automatic transmissions and retarders General Knowledge |
| 2.4.1 | Seeing ahead | Seeing: looking ahead and using your mirrors General Knowledge |
| 2.4.2 | Seeing to the sides and rear, mirrors | Seeing: looking ahead and using your mirrors General Knowledge |
| 2.5.1 | Signal your intentions | Communicating: signals, being seen and warning triangles General Knowledge |
| 2.5.2 | Communicating your presence, warning devices, horn | Communicating: signals, being seen and warning triangles General Knowledge |
| 2.6.1 | Stopping distance, speed and weight | Stopping distance and matching speed to the road surface General Knowledge |
| 2.6.2 | Matching speed to the road surface, hydroplaning | Stopping distance and matching speed to the road surface General Knowledge |
| 2.6.3 | Speed and curves | Speed for curves, sight distance, traffic, downgrades and work zones General Knowledge |
| 2.6.4 | Speed and distance ahead | Speed for curves, sight distance, traffic, downgrades and work zones General Knowledge |
| 2.6.5 | Speed and traffic flow | Speed for curves, sight distance, traffic, downgrades and work zones General Knowledge |
| 2.6.6 | Speed on downgrades | Speed for curves, sight distance, traffic, downgrades and work zones General Knowledge |
| 2.6.7 | Roadway work zones | Speed for curves, sight distance, traffic, downgrades and work zones General Knowledge |
| 2.7.1 | Space ahead, following distance | Managing space ahead, behind and to the sides General Knowledge |
| 2.7.2 | Space behind, tailgaters | Managing space ahead, behind and to the sides General Knowledge |
| 2.7.3 | Space to the sides, wind | Managing space ahead, behind and to the sides General Knowledge |
| 2.7.4 | Space overhead | Space overhead, below, for turns, and to cross or enter traffic General Knowledge |
| 2.7.5 | Space below | Space overhead, below, for turns, and to cross or enter traffic General Knowledge |
| 2.7.6 | Space for turns | Space overhead, below, for turns, and to cross or enter traffic General Knowledge |
| 2.7.7 | Space needed to cross or enter traffic | Space overhead, below, for turns, and to cross or enter traffic General Knowledge |
| 2.8.1 | Importance of seeing hazards | Seeing hazards early: road hazards and move-over laws General Knowledge |
| 2.8.2 | Hazardous roads, move-over laws, work zones, drop-offs, foreign objects, ramps | Seeing hazards early: road hazards and move-over laws General Knowledge |
| 2.8.3 | Drivers who are hazards (blocked vision, distraction, confusion, slow, hurried, impaired, body movement, conflicts) | Drivers and people who are hazards General Knowledge |
| 2.8.4 | Always have a plan | Drivers and people who are hazards General Knowledge |
| 2.9 | Distracted driving: definition, inside/outside distractions | Distracted driving: types, effects and how to prevent it General Knowledge |
| 2.9.1 | The distracted driving crash problem (LTCCS, NHTSA, 39%) | Distracted driving: types, effects and how to prevent it General Knowledge |
| 2.9.2 | Effects of distracted driving | Distracted driving: types, effects and how to prevent it General Knowledge |
| 2.9.3 | Types of distractions (physical, mental, both) | Distracted driving: types, effects and how to prevent it General Knowledge |
| 2.9.4 | Cell/mobile phones: hand-held rule, penalties, exception, dialing risk | Cell phones and texting: federal rules and penalties General Knowledge |
| 2.9.5 | Texting ban, definitions, penalties, texting risk | Cell phones and texting: federal rules and penalties General Knowledge |
| 2.9.6 | Don't drive distracted: plan and tips | Distracted driving: types, effects and how to prevent it General Knowledge |
| 2.9.7 | Watch out for other distracted drivers | Distracted driving: types, effects and how to prevent it General Knowledge |
| 2.10.1 | Aggressive driving and road rage: what it is | Aggressive drivers and road rage General Knowledge |
| 2.10.2 | Don't be an aggressive driver | Aggressive drivers and road rage General Knowledge |
| 2.10.3 | What to do when confronted by an aggressive driver | Aggressive drivers and road rage General Knowledge |
| 2.11.1 | Night driving is more dangerous | Driving at night: vision, glare, fatigue and headlights General Knowledge |
| 2.11.2 | Driver factors: vision, corrective lenses, glare, fatigue, drowsy driving | Driving at night: vision, glare, fatigue and headlights General Knowledge |
| 2.11.3 | Roadway factors: poor lighting, drunk drivers | Driving at night: vision, glare, fatigue and headlights General Knowledge |
| 2.11.4 | Vehicle factors: headlights, other lights, signals, windshield and mirrors | Driving at night: vision, glare, fatigue and headlights General Knowledge |
| 2.11.5 | Night driving procedures: dimming, glare, high beams, cab lighting, sleepiness | Driving at night: vision, glare, fatigue and headlights General Knowledge |
| 2.12 | Driving in fog | Driving in fog, snow, ice and through water General Knowledge |
| 2.13.1 | Winter vehicle checks | Getting your vehicle ready for winter General Knowledge |
| 2.13.2 | Winter driving: slippery surfaces, ice, turning/braking/speed/space, wet brakes | Driving in fog, snow, ice and through water General Knowledge |
| 2.14.1 | Hot weather vehicle checks: tires, oil, coolant, radiator cap, belts, hoses | Driving in very hot weather General Knowledge |
| 2.14.2 | Hot weather driving: bleeding tar, preventing overheating | Driving in very hot weather General Knowledge |
| 2.15 | Railroad-highway crossings (overview) | Railroad-highway crossings General Knowledge |
| 2.15.1 | Types of crossings | Railroad-highway crossings General Knowledge |
| 2.15.2 | Warning signs and devices | Railroad-highway crossings General Knowledge |
| 2.15.3 | Driving procedures | Railroad-highway crossings General Knowledge |
| 2.15.4 | Stopping safely at crossings | Railroad-highway crossings General Knowledge |
| 2.15.5 | Crossing the tracks | Railroad-highway crossings General Knowledge |
| 2.15.6 | Special situations | Railroad-highway crossings General Knowledge |
| 2.16 | Mountain driving (gravity, brake fade) | Mountain driving and brake fade General Knowledge |
| 2.16.1 | Select a safe speed | Mountain driving and brake fade General Knowledge |
| 2.16.2 | Select the right gear | Mountain driving and brake fade General Knowledge |
| 2.16.3 | Brake fading or failure | Mountain driving and brake fade General Knowledge |
| 2.16.4 | Proper braking technique; escape ramps | Mountain driving and brake fade General Knowledge |
| 2.17 | Driving emergencies | Emergencies: steering to avoid a crash General Knowledge |
| 2.17.1 | Steering to avoid a crash | Emergencies: steering to avoid a crash General Knowledge |
| 2.17.2 | How to stop quickly and safely | Quick stops, brake failure and tire failure General Knowledge |
| 2.17.3 | Brake failure | Quick stops, brake failure and tire failure General Knowledge |
| 2.17.4 | Tire failure | Quick stops, brake failure and tire failure General Knowledge |
| 2.18 | Antilock braking systems | Antilock braking systems (ABS) General Knowledge |
| 2.18.1 | How ABS works | Antilock braking systems (ABS) General Knowledge |
| 2.18.2 | Vehicles required to have ABS | Antilock braking systems (ABS) General Knowledge |
| 2.18.3 | How to know if equipped with ABS | Antilock braking systems (ABS) General Knowledge |
| 2.18.4 | How ABS helps you | Antilock braking systems (ABS) General Knowledge |
| 2.18.5 | ABS on tractor only or trailer only | Antilock braking systems (ABS) General Knowledge |
| 2.18.6 | Braking with ABS | Antilock braking systems (ABS) General Knowledge |
| 2.18.7 | Braking if ABS is not working | Antilock braking systems (ABS) General Knowledge |
| 2.18.8 | Safety reminders | Antilock braking systems (ABS) General Knowledge |
| 2.19 | Skid control and recovery (causes) | Skid control and recovery General Knowledge |
| 2.19.1 | Drive-wheel skids | Skid control and recovery General Knowledge |
| 2.19.2 | Correcting a drive-wheel braking skid | Skid control and recovery General Knowledge |
| 2.19.3 | Front-wheel skids | Skid control and recovery General Knowledge |
| 2.20 | Accident procedures | Accident procedures and vehicle fires General Knowledge |
| 2.20.1 | Protect the area | Accident procedures and vehicle fires General Knowledge |
| 2.20.2 | Notify authorities | Accident procedures and vehicle fires General Knowledge |
| 2.20.3 | Care for the injured | Accident procedures and vehicle fires General Knowledge |
| 2.21 | Fires | Accident procedures and vehicle fires General Knowledge |
| 2.21.1 | Causes of fire | Accident procedures and vehicle fires General Knowledge |
| 2.21.2 | Fire prevention | Accident procedures and vehicle fires General Knowledge |
| 2.21.3 | Fire fighting; classes of fire and extinguishers | Accident procedures and vehicle fires General Knowledge |
| 2.22 | Alcohol, other drugs and driving | Alcohol, other drugs and illness General Knowledge |
| 2.22.1 | Alcohol and driving; BAC | Alcohol, other drugs and illness General Knowledge |
| 2.22.2 | Other drugs | Alcohol, other drugs and illness General Knowledge |
| 2.22.3 | Illness | Alcohol, other drugs and illness General Knowledge |
| 2.23 | Hazardous materials rules for all drivers | Hazardous materials rules for all drivers General Knowledge |
| 2.23.1 | What are hazardous materials (hazard classes) | Hazardous materials rules for all drivers General Knowledge |
| 2.23.2 | Why there are rules; shipping papers | Hazardous materials rules for all drivers General Knowledge |
| 2.23.3 | Regulated products, placards, ID numbers, endorsement | Hazardous materials rules for all drivers General Knowledge |
| 3 | Transporting cargo safely (driver responsibilities) | Cargo inspection, weight and balance General Knowledge |
| 3.1 | Inspecting cargo | Cargo inspection, weight and balance General Knowledge |
| 3.2 | Weight and balance | Cargo inspection, weight and balance General Knowledge |
| 3.2.1 | Weight definitions | Cargo inspection, weight and balance General Knowledge |
| 3.2.2 | Legal weight limits | Cargo inspection, weight and balance General Knowledge |
| 3.2.3 | Don't be top-heavy | Cargo inspection, weight and balance General Knowledge |
| 3.2.4 | Balance the weight | Cargo inspection, weight and balance General Knowledge |
| 3.3 | Securing cargo | Securing cargo and special loads General Knowledge |
| 3.3.1 | Blocking and bracing | Securing cargo and special loads General Knowledge |
| 3.3.2 | Cargo tie-down | Securing cargo and special loads General Knowledge |
| 3.3.3 | Header boards | Securing cargo and special loads General Knowledge |
| 3.3.4 | Covering cargo | Securing cargo and special loads General Knowledge |
| 3.3.5 | Sealed and containerized loads | Securing cargo and special loads General Knowledge |
| 3.4 | Cargo needing special attention | Securing cargo and special loads General Knowledge |
| 3.4.1 | Dry bulk | Securing cargo and special loads General Knowledge |
| 3.4.2 | Hanging meat | Securing cargo and special loads General Knowledge |
| 3.4.3 | Livestock | Securing cargo and special loads General Knowledge |
| 3.4.4 | Oversized loads | Securing cargo and special loads General Knowledge |
| 4 | Passenger CDL and endorsement requirements | Passenger bus: license, pre-trip and after-trip inspection Passenger (P) |
| 4.1 | Vehicle inspection; previous driver's report | Passenger bus: license, pre-trip and after-trip inspection Passenger (P) |
| 4.1.1 | Vehicle systems and emergency equipment | Passenger bus: license, pre-trip and after-trip inspection Passenger (P) |
| 4.1.2 | Access doors and panels | Passenger bus: license, pre-trip and after-trip inspection Passenger (P) |
| 4.1.3 | Bus interior | Passenger bus: license, pre-trip and after-trip inspection Passenger (P) |
| 4.1.4 | Roof hatches | Passenger bus: license, pre-trip and after-trip inspection Passenger (P) |
| 4.1.5 | Use your seatbelt | Passenger bus: license, pre-trip and after-trip inspection Passenger (P) |
| 4.2 | Loading and trip start; baggage | Loading riders, baggage and hazardous materials Passenger (P) |
| 4.2.1 | Hazardous materials and hazard classes | Loading riders, baggage and hazardous materials Passenger (P) |
| 4.2.2 | Forbidden hazardous materials | Loading riders, baggage and hazardous materials Passenger (P) |
| 4.2.3 | Standee line | Loading riders, baggage and hazardous materials Passenger (P) |
| 4.2.4 | At your destination | Loading riders, baggage and hazardous materials Passenger (P) |
| 4.3.1 | Passenger supervision | On the road: riders, curves, crossings, bridges and prohibited practices Passenger (P) |
| 4.3.2 | At stops; disruptive riders | On the road: riders, curves, crossings, bridges and prohibited practices Passenger (P) |
| 4.3.3 | Common accidents | On the road: riders, curves, crossings, bridges and prohibited practices Passenger (P) |
| 4.3.4 | Speed on curves | On the road: riders, curves, crossings, bridges and prohibited practices Passenger (P) |
| 4.3.5 | Railroad-highway crossings | On the road: riders, curves, crossings, bridges and prohibited practices Passenger (P) |
| 4.3.6 | Drawbridges | On the road: riders, curves, crossings, bridges and prohibited practices Passenger (P) |
| 4.4 | After-trip vehicle inspection | Passenger bus: license, pre-trip and after-trip inspection Passenger (P) |
| 4.5 | Prohibited practices | On the road: riders, curves, crossings, bridges and prohibited practices Passenger (P) |
| 4.6 | Use of brake-door interlocks | On the road: riders, curves, crossings, bridges and prohibited practices Passenger (P) |
| 5 | Three braking systems (service, parking, emergency) | Air brake parts: making, storing and using the air Air Brakes |
| 5.1.1 | Air compressor | Air brake parts: making, storing and using the air Air Brakes |
| 5.1.2 | Air compressor governor (cut-in/cut-out) | Air brake parts: making, storing and using the air Air Brakes |
| 5.1.3 | Air storage tanks | Air brake parts: making, storing and using the air Air Brakes |
| 5.1.4 | Air tank drains | Air brake parts: making, storing and using the air Air Brakes |
| 5.1.5 | Alcohol evaporator | Air brake parts: making, storing and using the air Air Brakes |
| 5.1.6 | Safety valve | Air brake parts: making, storing and using the air Air Brakes |
| 5.1.7 | The brake pedal | Air brake parts: making, storing and using the air Air Brakes |
| 5.1.8 | Foundation brakes (S-cam, wedge, disc) | Air brake parts: making, storing and using the air Air Brakes |
| 5.1.9 | Supply pressure gauges | Gauges, low-air warning, valves and dual air systems Air Brakes |
| 5.1.10 | Application pressure gauge | Gauges, low-air warning, valves and dual air systems Air Brakes |
| 5.1.11 | Low air pressure warning | Gauges, low-air warning, valves and dual air systems Air Brakes |
| 5.1.12 | Stop light switch | Gauges, low-air warning, valves and dual air systems Air Brakes |
| 5.1.13 | Front brake limiting valve | Gauges, low-air warning, valves and dual air systems Air Brakes |
| 5.1.14 | Spring brakes | Spring brakes, parking brake controls and ABS Air Brakes |
| 5.1.15 | Parking brake controls, modulating and dual parking valves | Spring brakes, parking brake controls and ABS Air Brakes |
| 5.1.16 | Antilock braking systems (ABS) | Spring brakes, parking brake controls and ABS Air Brakes |
| 5.2 | Dual air brake systems | Gauges, low-air warning, valves and dual air systems Air Brakes |
| 5.3 | Inspecting air brake systems (seven-step method) | Inspecting air brakes: belt, slack adjusters, drums and hoses Air Brakes |
| 5.3.1 | Step 2 engine compartment: compressor drive belt | Inspecting air brakes: belt, slack adjusters, drums and hoses Air Brakes |
| 5.3.2 | Step 5 walk-around: slack adjusters, drums, linings, hoses | Inspecting air brakes: belt, slack adjusters, drums and hoses Air Brakes |
| 5.3.3 | Step 7 final air brake check | Step 7: the final air brake check, test by test Air Brakes |
| 5.4.1 | Normal stops | Using air brakes: normal stops, ABS, emergency stops and brake lag Air Brakes |
| 5.4.2 | Braking with antilock brakes | Using air brakes: normal stops, ABS, emergency stops and brake lag Air Brakes |
| 5.4.3 | Emergency stops (controlled and stab braking) | Using air brakes: normal stops, ABS, emergency stops and brake lag Air Brakes |
| 5.4.4 | Stopping distance and brake lag | Using air brakes: normal stops, ABS, emergency stops and brake lag Air Brakes |
| 5.4.5 | Brake fading or failure | Brake fade, downhill braking, low air and parking Air Brakes |
| 5.4.6 | Proper braking technique on downgrades | Brake fade, downhill braking, low air and parking Air Brakes |
| 5.4.7 | Low air pressure | Brake fade, downhill braking, low air and parking Air Brakes |
| 5.4.8 | Parking brakes | Brake fade, downhill braking, low air and parking Air Brakes |
| 6.1.1 | Rollover risks | Rollover, crack-the-whip and braking early Combination Vehicles |
| 6.1.2 | Steer gently / rearward amplification | Rollover, crack-the-whip and braking early Combination Vehicles |
| 6.1.3 | Brake early, empty rigs, bobtails | Rollover, crack-the-whip and braking early Combination Vehicles |
| 6.1.4 | Railroad-highway crossings | Railroad crossings, trailer skids, wide turns and backing Combination Vehicles |
| 6.1.5 | Prevent trailer skids | Railroad crossings, trailer skids, wide turns and backing Combination Vehicles |
| 6.1.6 | Turn wide / off-tracking | Railroad crossings, trailer skids, wide turns and backing Combination Vehicles |
| 6.1.7 | Backing with a trailer | Railroad crossings, trailer skids, wide turns and backing Combination Vehicles |
| 6.2.1 | Trailer hand valve | Combination air brakes: valves, air lines and trailer brakes Combination Vehicles |
| 6.2.2 | Tractor protection valve | Combination air brakes: valves, air lines and trailer brakes Combination Vehicles |
| 6.2.3 | Trailer air supply control | Combination air brakes: valves, air lines and trailer brakes Combination Vehicles |
| 6.2.4 | Trailer air lines (service, emergency) | Combination air brakes: valves, air lines and trailer brakes Combination Vehicles |
| 6.2.5 | Hose couplers (glad hands), crossed lines, dummy couplers | Combination air brakes: valves, air lines and trailer brakes Combination Vehicles |
| 6.2.6 | Trailer air tanks | Combination air brakes: valves, air lines and trailer brakes Combination Vehicles |
| 6.2.7 | Shut-off valves | Combination air brakes: valves, air lines and trailer brakes Combination Vehicles |
| 6.2.8 | Trailer service, parking and emergency brakes | Combination air brakes: valves, air lines and trailer brakes Combination Vehicles |
| 6.3.1 | Trailers required to have ABS | Antilock brakes (ABS) on trailers and combinations Combination Vehicles |
| 6.3.2 | Braking with ABS | Antilock brakes (ABS) on trailers and combinations Combination Vehicles |
| 6.4.1 | Coupling tractor-semitrailers | Coupling and uncoupling a tractor-semitrailer, step by step Combination Vehicles |
| 6.4.2 | Uncoupling tractor-semitrailers | Coupling and uncoupling a tractor-semitrailer, step by step Combination Vehicles |
| 6.4.3 | Coupling a pintle hook | Pintle hooks, drawbars and gooseneck hitches Combination Vehicles |
| 6.4.4 | Uncoupling a pintle hook | Pintle hooks, drawbars and gooseneck hitches Combination Vehicles |
| 6.4.5 | Coupling a drawbar | Pintle hooks, drawbars and gooseneck hitches Combination Vehicles |
| 6.4.6 | Uncoupling a drawbar | Pintle hooks, drawbars and gooseneck hitches Combination Vehicles |
| 6.4.7 | Coupling a gooseneck hitch | Pintle hooks, drawbars and gooseneck hitches Combination Vehicles |
| 6.4.8 | Uncoupling a gooseneck hitch | Pintle hooks, drawbars and gooseneck hitches Combination Vehicles |
| 6.5 | Inspecting a combination vehicle | Inspecting a combination and checking its air brakes Combination Vehicles |
| 6.5.1 | Additional walk-around checks | Inspecting a combination and checking its air brakes Combination Vehicles |
| 6.5.2 | Combination vehicle brake check | Inspecting a combination and checking its air brakes Combination Vehicles |
| 7.1.1 | Prevent trailer from rolling over | Pulling double and triple trailers safely Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.1.2 | Crack-the-whip effect | Pulling double and triple trailers safely Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.1.3 | Inspect completely | Pulling double and triple trailers safely Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.1.4 | Look far ahead | Pulling double and triple trailers safely Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.1.5 | Manage space | Pulling double and triple trailers safely Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.1.6 | Adverse conditions | Pulling double and triple trailers safely Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.1.7 | Parking the vehicle | Pulling double and triple trailers safely Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.1.8 | ABS on converter dollies | Pulling double and triple trailers safely Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.2.1 | Coupling twin trailers | Coupling and uncoupling doubles and triples with a converter dolly Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.2.2 | Uncoupling twin trailers | Coupling and uncoupling doubles and triples with a converter dolly Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.2.3 | Coupling and uncoupling triple trailers | Coupling and uncoupling doubles and triples with a converter dolly Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.2.4 | Coupling and uncoupling other combinations | Coupling and uncoupling doubles and triples with a converter dolly Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.3.1 | Additional checks (coupling, landing gear, doubles/triples items) | Inspecting doubles and triples and checking their air brakes Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.3.2 | Additional walk-around checks (air brake inspection) | Inspecting doubles and triples and checking their air brakes Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.4 | Doubles/triples air brake check | Inspecting doubles and triples and checking their air brakes Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 7.4.1 | Additional air brake checks (air flow to all trailers) | Inspecting doubles and triples and checking their air brakes Doubles and Triples (T) |
| 8 | Tank endorsement requirements (119 / 1,000 gal, Class A/B/C) | Tank endorsement and inspecting tank vehicles Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.1 | Inspecting tank vehicles | Tank endorsement and inspecting tank vehicles Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.1.1 | Leaks | Tank endorsement and inspecting tank vehicles Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.1.2 | Check special purpose equipment | Tank endorsement and inspecting tank vehicles Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.1.3 | Special (emergency) equipment | Tank endorsement and inspecting tank vehicles Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.2 | Driving tank vehicles | Driving a tanker: surge, baffles, outage and safe driving Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.2.1 | High center of gravity | Driving a tanker: surge, baffles, outage and safe driving Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.2.2 | Danger of surge | Driving a tanker: surge, baffles, outage and safe driving Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.2.3 | Bulkheads | Driving a tanker: surge, baffles, outage and safe driving Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.2.4 | Baffled tanks | Driving a tanker: surge, baffles, outage and safe driving Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.2.5 | Un-baffled (smooth bore) tanks | Driving a tanker: surge, baffles, outage and safe driving Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.2.6 | Outage | Driving a tanker: surge, baffles, outage and safe driving Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.2.7 | How much to load | Driving a tanker: surge, baffles, outage and safe driving Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.3 | Safe driving rules | Driving a tanker: surge, baffles, outage and safe driving Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.3.1 | Drive smoothly | Driving a tanker: surge, baffles, outage and safe driving Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.3.2 | Controlling surge | Driving a tanker: surge, baffles, outage and safe driving Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.3.3 | Curves | Driving a tanker: surge, baffles, outage and safe driving Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.3.4 | Stopping distance | Driving a tanker: surge, baffles, outage and safe driving Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 8.3.5 | Skids | Driving a tanker: surge, baffles, outage and safe driving Tank Vehicles (N) |
| 9 | Hazmat intro: HMR, endorsement, TSA, training, permits | Hazmat endorsement, the intent of the rules, and who does what Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.1 | Intent of the regulations | Hazmat endorsement, the intent of the rules, and who does what Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.1.1 | Contain the material | Hazmat endorsement, the intent of the rules, and who does what Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.1.2 | Communicate the risk | Hazmat endorsement, the intent of the rules, and who does what Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.1.3 | Assure safe drivers and equipment | Hazmat endorsement, the intent of the rules, and who does what Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.2.1 | The shipper | Hazmat endorsement, the intent of the rules, and who does what Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.2.2 | The carrier | Hazmat endorsement, the intent of the rules, and who does what Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.2.3 | The driver | Hazmat endorsement, the intent of the rules, and who does what Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.3.1 | Definitions: hazard classes and divisions (Fig. 9.1, 9.11) | The nine hazard classes and their divisions Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.3.2 | Shipping papers and package labels | Shipping papers, emergency information and the hazardous waste manifest Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.3.3 | Lists of regulated products, ID numbers, placards basics, HMT columns, Appendix A/B | The Hazardous Materials Table, ID numbers and the two appendix lists Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.3.4 | The shipping paper | Shipping papers, emergency information and the hazardous waste manifest Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.3.5 | The item description, ERI, records | Shipping papers, emergency information and the hazardous waste manifest Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.3.6 | Shipper's certification | Shipping papers, emergency information and the hazardous waste manifest Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.3.7 | Package markings and labels | Labels, package markings, placards and the placard tables Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.3.8 | Recognizing hazardous materials | Shipping papers, emergency information and the hazardous waste manifest Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.3.9 | Hazardous waste manifest | Shipping papers, emergency information and the hazardous waste manifest Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.3.10 | Placarding | Labels, package markings, placards and the placard tables Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.3.11 | Placard tables 1 and 2, DANGEROUS placard, bulk placarding | Labels, package markings, placards and the placard tables Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.4 | Loading and unloading | Loading and unloading hazardous materials Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.4.1 | General loading requirements, specific classes, mixed loads, radioactive | Loading and unloading hazardous materials Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.5 | Bulk packaging: cargo vs portable tanks | Bulk packaging: cargo tanks, portable tanks, marking and tank loading Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.5.1 | Markings | Bulk packaging: cargo tanks, portable tanks, marking and tank loading Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.5.2 | Tank loading | Bulk packaging: cargo tanks, portable tanks, marking and tank loading Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.5.3 | Flammable liquids | Bulk packaging: cargo tanks, portable tanks, marking and tank loading Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.5.4 | Compressed gas | Bulk packaging: cargo tanks, portable tanks, marking and tank loading Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.6.1 | Parking with Division 1.1–1.3 explosives | Driving and parking rules for hazardous materials Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.6.2 | Parking a placarded vehicle not carrying explosives | Driving and parking rules for hazardous materials Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.6.3 | Attending parked vehicles | Driving and parking rules for hazardous materials Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.6.4 | No flares | Driving and parking rules for hazardous materials Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.6.5 | Route restrictions | Driving and parking rules for hazardous materials Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.6.6 | No smoking | Driving and parking rules for hazardous materials Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.6.7 | Refuel with engine off | Driving and parking rules for hazardous materials Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.6.8 | 10 B:C fire extinguisher | Driving and parking rules for hazardous materials Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.6.9 | Check tires | Driving and parking rules for hazardous materials Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.6.10 | Where to keep shipping papers; explosives documents | Shipping papers, emergency information and the hazardous waste manifest Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.6.11 | Equipment for chlorine | Driving and parking rules for hazardous materials Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.6.12 | Stop before railroad crossings | Driving and parking rules for hazardous materials Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.7.1 | Emergency Response Guidebook | Hazmat emergencies: ERG, crashes, fires, leaks and required reports Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.7.2 | Crashes/incidents | Hazmat emergencies: ERG, crashes, fires, leaks and required reports Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.7.3 | Fires and leaks | Hazmat emergencies: ERG, crashes, fires, leaks and required reports Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.7.4 | Responses to specific hazards | Hazmat emergencies: ERG, crashes, fires, leaks and required reports Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.7.5 | Required notification (NRC, CHEMTREC) | Hazmat emergencies: ERG, crashes, fires, leaks and required reports Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 9.8 | Hazardous materials glossary (bulk, cargo tank, consignee, etc.) | Bulk packaging: cargo tanks, portable tanks, marking and tank loading Hazardous Materials (H) |
| 10 | Section intro: state and local rules | School bus danger zones and mirrors School Bus (S) |
| 10.1.1 | Danger zones | School bus danger zones and mirrors School Bus (S) |
| 10.1.2 | Correct mirror adjustment | School bus danger zones and mirrors School Bus (S) |
| 10.1.3 | Outside flat mirrors | School bus danger zones and mirrors School Bus (S) |
| 10.1.4 | Outside convex mirrors | School bus danger zones and mirrors School Bus (S) |
| 10.1.5 | Outside crossover mirrors | School bus danger zones and mirrors School Bus (S) |
| 10.1.6 | Overhead inside rearview mirror | School bus danger zones and mirrors School Bus (S) |
| 10.2 | Loading and unloading overview | Approaching the stop, loading and unloading on the route School Bus (S) |
| 10.2.1 | Approaching the stop | Approaching the stop, loading and unloading on the route School Bus (S) |
| 10.2.2 | Loading procedures | Approaching the stop, loading and unloading on the route School Bus (S) |
| 10.2.3 | Unloading on the route; crossing the roadway | Approaching the stop, loading and unloading on the route School Bus (S) |
| 10.2.4 | Unloading procedures at school | Unloading at school, special dangers and post-trip inspection School Bus (S) |
| 10.2.5 | Special dangers: dropped objects, handrail hang-ups | Unloading at school, special dangers and post-trip inspection School Bus (S) |
| 10.2.6 | Post-trip inspection | Unloading at school, special dangers and post-trip inspection School Bus (S) |
| 10.3 | Emergency exit and evacuation overview | Emergency exit and evacuation School Bus (S) |
| 10.3.1 | Planning for emergencies; mandatory evacuations | Emergency exit and evacuation School Bus (S) |
| 10.3.2 | Evacuation procedures; safe place | Emergency exit and evacuation School Bus (S) |
| 10.4.1 | Types of crossings | School bus at railroad-highway crossings School Bus (S) |
| 10.4.2 | Warning signs and devices | School bus at railroad-highway crossings School Bus (S) |
| 10.4.3 | Recommended procedures | School bus at railroad-highway crossings School Bus (S) |
| 10.4.4 | Special situations; containment area | School bus at railroad-highway crossings School Bus (S) |
| 10.5.1 | Don't deal with on-bus problems when loading/unloading | Student management, ABS and special safety situations School Bus (S) |
| 10.5.2 | Handling serious problems | Student management, ABS and special safety situations School Bus (S) |
| 10.6.1 | Vehicles required to have ABS | Student management, ABS and special safety situations School Bus (S) |
| 10.6.2 | How ABS helps you | Student management, ABS and special safety situations School Bus (S) |
| 10.6.3 | Braking with ABS | Student management, ABS and special safety situations School Bus (S) |
| 10.6.4 | Braking if ABS is not working | Student management, ABS and special safety situations School Bus (S) |
| 10.6.5 | ABS safety reminders | Student management, ABS and special safety situations School Bus (S) |
| 10.7.1 | Strobe lights | Student management, ABS and special safety situations School Bus (S) |
| 10.7.2 | Driving in high winds | Student management, ABS and special safety situations School Bus (S) |
| 10.7.3 | Backing | Student management, ABS and special safety situations School Bus (S) |
| 10.7.4 | Tail swing | Student management, ABS and special safety situations School Bus (S) |
| 11 | Vehicle Inspection test rules, unsafe acts, checklists | Vehicle Inspection test: the rules and how to talk to the examiner Skills test guide |
| 11 checklists | Class A, Class B/C straight truck, Class B/C bus checklists | Vehicle Inspection test: the rules and how to talk to the examiner Skills test guide |
| 11.1.1 | In-vehicle/engine start: indicators, emergency equipment, windshield, wipers, heater, horn, parking/trailer/service brake checks | In-cab and engine start checks, plus the lights check Skills test guide |
| 11.1.2 | Air brake check (4 parts) / hydraulic brake check | The air brake check and the hydraulic brake check Skills test guide |
| 11.2 | Passenger and school bus: entry/lift, seating, monitoring devices, emergency exits | Bus and school bus inspection items Skills test guide |
| 11.3 | School bus only: student lights, stop arm, safety arm, first aid/body fluid kits | Bus and school bus inspection items Skills test guide |
| 11.4 | Lights operations check | In-cab and engine start checks, plus the lights check Skills test guide |
| 11.5.1 | Front of vehicle/engine area: lenses, fluids, leaks, steering | Front of vehicle, engine area and steering axle Skills test guide |
| 11.5.2 | Steering axle: tires, rims, lug nuts, suspension, brake lines, contaminants | Front of vehicle, engine area and steering axle Skills test guide |
| 11.5.3 | Side of vehicle: lenses/reflectors, mirrors, battery, fuel/DEF tank, frame | Side, rear, coupling system and trailer Skills test guide |
| 11.5.4 | Rear of vehicle or trailer: lenses and reflectors | Side, rear, coupling system and trailer Skills test guide |
| 11.6.1 | Combination vehicles: lines, fifth wheel, kingpin/apron, pintle hook, tow hitch, locking/safety devices | Side, rear, coupling system and trailer Skills test guide |
| 11.6.2 | Trailers only: landing gear, reflective tape | Side, rear, coupling system and trailer Skills test guide |
| 12 | Basic Control Skills test general rules | Basic Control Skills test: the four exercises and how they are scored Skills test guide |
| 12.1 | Scoring: pull-ups, encroachments, looks, final position, unsafe acts | Basic Control Skills test: the four exercises and how they are scored Skills test guide |
| 12.2.1 | Exercise 1 Forward Stop | Basic Control Skills test: the four exercises and how they are scored Skills test guide |
| 12.2.2 | Exercise 2 Straight Line Backing | Basic Control Skills test: the four exercises and how they are scored Skills test guide |
| 12.2.3 | Exercise 3 Forward Offset Tracking | Basic Control Skills test: the four exercises and how they are scored Skills test guide |
| 12.2.4 | Exercise 4 Reverse Offset Backing | Basic Control Skills test: the four exercises and how they are scored Skills test guide |
| 13 | Road test general requirements and simulation | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.1 | Turns | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.2 | Intersections | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.3 | Urban business | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.4 | Lane changes | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.5 | Expressway or rural/limited access highway | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.6 | Stop/start | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.7 | Curve | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.8 | Railroad crossing | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.9 | Bridge/overpass/sign | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.10 | Student discharge (school bus) | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.11 | General driving behaviors: clutch usage | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.12 | Gear usage | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.13 | Brake usage | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.14 | Lane usage | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.15 | Steering | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.16 | Regular traffic checks | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |
| 13.1.17 | Use of turn signals | The Road Test: what the examiner scores Skills test guide |