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Commercial Driver's License Exam For Dummies

Adams, Cory

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1. Edition January 2026
400 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-1-394-35158-9
John Wiley & Sons

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An easy-to-understand resource for everyone interested in obtaining their Commercial Driver's License

From buses to parcel delivery trucks and full-size tractor trailers, millions of vehicles around the world cannot legally be driven by someone without a commercial driver's license. Current estimates suggest that the United States alone will need 78,000 additional drivers to meet demand. But, to become one of those drivers, you'll need to pass the Commercial Driver's License exam.

In Commercial Driver's License Exam For Dummies, you'll learn everything you need to know to pass the Commercial Driver's License exam. This book walks you through the rules, regulations, and best practices that will help you safely operate commercial vehicles. It also explains key insights about the commercial driving industry, including where you can find your first job opportunities and what you should expect when you start your career as a driver.

Inside the book:

* Understand the different options and opportunities for licensed drivers of commercial vehicles

* Quickly and confidently prepare for all aspects of the Commercial Driver's License exam, including the written tests and the road test

* Practice tests and questions to help you familiarize yourself with the exam

From performing a vehicle inspection to dealing with hazardous driving conditions and accidents, operating air brake-equipped vehicles, and learning to transport cargo safely, Commercial Driver's License Exam For Dummies is an effective roadmap to navigating the written, road, and skills course portions of this exam.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started on the CDL Journey 5

Chapter 1: Taking a Big-Picture Look at Commercial Driving 7

Chapter 2: Embracing the CDL Exam Preparation 15

Chapter 3: Making a Career with Your CDL 23

Part 2: Reviewing Relevant General Knowledge 35

Chapter 4: Driving Safely at Any Time 37

Chapter 5: Driving Safely in Hazardous Conditions 71

Chapter 6: Adding the Non-Driving Knowledge 105

Chapter 7: Loading and Securing Your Cargo 127

Part 3: Exploring Air Brakes 147

Chapter 8: Discovering How to Work with Air Brakes 149

Chapter 9: Testing Air Brakes 169

Part 4: Combing Through Combination Vehicles 189

Chapter 10: Driving a Combination Vehicle 191

Chapter 11: Backing a Combination Vehicle 205

Chapter 12: Understanding the Parts and Functions 217

Part 5: Examining Other Endorsements 237

Chapter 13: Hauling Liquid: Tanker 239

Chapter 14: Transporting Passengers 249

Chapter 15: Adding on Doubles and Triples 269

Chapter 16: Qualifying for Hazardous Materials 279

Part 6: Passing the Tests 307

Chapter 17: Conducting the Pre-Trip Inspection for Any Vehicle 309

Chapter 18: Handling the Pre-Trip Inspection on Special Vehicles 329

Chapter 19: Passing the Behind-the-Wheel Tests 345

Part 7: The Part of Tens 355

Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Ways to Fail a Test 357

Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Passing a Test 361

Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Backing Successfully 365

Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Safe, Efficient Driving 369

Index 375
Cory Adams is a Senior Instructional Administrator at Nussbaum Transportation. With nearly two decades of experience training drivers and developing curriculum, he has helped countless students pass their CDL exams and launch successful commercial driving careers.