Commercial Drivers License

1. Commercial Drivers License

2. A Any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001or more pounds provided the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle(s)being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. (Holders of a Class A license may also, withany appropriate endorsements, operate all vehicles within Class B and C.)Examples include but are not limited to

3. A

4. B Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR. (Holders of a Class B license may also, with any appropriate endorsements, operate all vehicles within Class C.) Examples include but are not limited to:

5. B

6. C Any single vehicle less than 26,001 pounds GVWR or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR. This group applies only to vehicles which are placarded for hazardous materials or are designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the operator. A holder of a Class A, B or C license may drive all vehicles which may be driven by a holder of a Class E or Class F license. Examples include but are not limited to:

7. C

8. You Must Have a CDL If A single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds. A trailer with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds if the gross combination weight rating is more than 26,000 pounds. A vehicle designed to transport more than 15 persons (including the driver). Any size vehicle which requires hazardous materials placards

9. How Do I Get A CDL ? KNOWLEDGE TEST General Knowledge—All Applicants Air Brakes—If your vehicle has them Combination—If you want to drive Combinations Hazardous Materials—If you need it Tanker—If you haul liquids in Bulk (1000 gal or more) Doubles/Triples—If you pull double or triple trailers

10. SKILLS TEST Pre trip Basic Vehicle Control On-Road

11. Responsibilities of the CDL Driver Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Control Communicating Speed and Distance Inclement Weather Emergencies

12. Types of Inspections Pre-Trip During –Trip Post-Trip

13. PRE-TRIP Helps to find problems that could cause a crash or breakdown.

14. DURING-TRIP Watch gauges Look, Listen, Smell, Feel Check Critical Items When You Stop Tires, Wheels, and Rims Brakes Lights Cargo Securement Couplings

15. POST-TRIP This helps locate any problems or repair needs.

16. WHAT TO LOOK FOR Tires Air pressure Wear (4/32 inch on front; 2/32 Inch on others) Damage Mismatches Sizes Damaged Valve Stems Any Other Issues

17. Wheels and Rims Damaged Rims Rust on lugs or nuts Missing clamps, spacers, or lugs Mismatched, bent, cracked Welds Brake Drums and Shoes Cracked drums. Shoes or pads with oil, grease, or brake fluid on them. Shoes worn dangerously thin, missing, or broken

18. Steering System Defects Missing nuts, bolts, cotter keys, or other parts. Bent, loose, or broken parts, such as steering column, steering gear box, or tie rods. If power steering equipped--hoses, pumps, and fluid level; check for leaks. Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (approximately two inches movement at the rim of a 20-inch steering wheel) can make it hard to steer

20. Suspension Cracked or Broken Hangers Missing or Broken leaves Shifted Leaves Cracked, Damaged, or Missing parts Any Loose, Broken, or Missing Frame Members

22. Exhaust Loose, broken, or missing exhaust pipes, mufflers, tailpipes, or vertical stacks. Loose, broken, or missing mounting brackets, clamps, bolts, or nuts. Exhaust system parts rubbing against fuel system parts, tires, or other moving parts of vehicle. Exhaust system parts that are leaking.

23. Emergency Equipment Fire Extinguisher Spare Fuses Warning Devices ( 3 Reflective Triangles)

24. Key Locations of Inspections Refer to Page 2-6 Thru Page 2-15 “Video”

25. Controlling Your Vehicle Accelerating Steering Shifting Gears Braking

26. Backing Your Vehicle Look at Your Path Back Slowly Back and Turn Towards Driver’s Side Use a Helper

27. Traffic Always look Ahead—12 to 15 sec. Watch for Traffic Watch Road Conditions Check Mirrors Frequently Always Signal when changing lanes, merging, and Turning

29. Speed and Stopping Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance = Total Stopping Distance Perception @ 55MPH ¾ sec=60FT Reaction @ 55MPH ¾ sec=60FT Braking @ 55MPH 4 1/2 sec=170FT Total Stopping = 6 seconds and 290 Feet

30. Managing Space Ahead—Following Distance (1sec/10ft of vehicle Length under 40 mph) Behind—Stay right Sides—Stay centered in your lane Overhead—Don’t assume bridge heights are right Below—Railroad Tracks, Dirt Roads, etc. Turns—Figures 2-11 and 2-12 pg. 2-30 Crossing Traffic

31. Hazards Work Zones Drop Offs Foreign Objects Offramps/Onramps Distractions Children Accidents Slow or Fast Drivers

32. Emergencies ALWAYS HAVE A PLAN If an Accident Occurs: Protect the area Notify Authorities Care for the injured

34. CARGO Inspecting Recognize overloads and unbalanced loads Knowing it is secure

35. INSPECTION Pre Trip Every 3 Hours or 150 miles After Every Break

36. DEFINITIONS Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Combination Weight (GCW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Axle Weight Tire Load Suspension System Coupling Device Capacity Pg. 3-2

37. LOAD SECUREMENT “VIDEO”

39. SECURING CARGO Blocking and Bracing Tiedowns Header Boards Covering Cargo Sealed and Containerized Loads Special Needs Dry Bulk Tanks Hanging Meat Livestock OW/OD

40. Specific Sections Section 5 – Air Brakes Section 6 – Combinations Section 8 –Tank Vehicles Section 10 – Pre Trip Inspection Test Section 11 – Basic Vehicle Control Test Section 12 – On The Road Driving Test