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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