Commercial Drivers License

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Commercial Drivers License
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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

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A
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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

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B
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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

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C
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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

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How Do I Get A CDL ?

• KNOWLEDGE TEST
• General KnowledgeAll Applicants
• Air BrakesIf your vehicle has them
• CombinationIf you want to drive Combinations
• Hazardous MaterialsIf you need it
• TankerIf you haul liquids in Bulk (1000 gal or
  more)
• Doubles/TriplesIf you pull double or triple
  trailers

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SKILLS TEST

• Pre trip
• Basic Vehicle Control
• On-Road

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Responsibilities of the CDL Driver

• Vehicle Inspections
• Vehicle Control
• Communicating
• Speed and Distance
• Inclement Weather
• Emergencies

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Types of Inspections

• Pre-Trip
• During Trip
• Post-Trip

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PRE-TRIP

• Helps to find problems that could cause a
  crash or breakdown.

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DURING-TRIP

• Watch gauges
• Look, Listen, Smell, Feel
• Check Critical Items When You Stop
• Tires, Wheels, and Rims
• Brakes
• Lights
• Cargo Securement
• Couplings

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POST-TRIP

• This helps locate any problems or repair
  needs.

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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

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• 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

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• 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

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Steering Wheel
Steering Arms
Steering Wheel Shaft
Tie Rod
Spindle
Drag Link
Steering Gear Box
Pitman Arm
Steering Ring Knuckle
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• Suspension
• Cracked or Broken Hangers
• Missing or Broken leaves
• Shifted Leaves
• Cracked, Damaged, or Missing parts
• Any Loose, Broken, or Missing Frame Members

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Hydraulic Shock Absorber
Vehicle Frame
Front Axle
Leaf Spring
Bearing Plates
Hanger
Frame
Spring Shackle
Torque Rod
Main Spring
Axle
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• 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.

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

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Key Locations of Inspections

• Refer to
• Page 2-6
• Thru
• Page 2-15
• Video

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Controlling Your Vehicle

• Accelerating
• Steering
• Shifting Gears
• Braking

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Backing Your Vehicle

• Look at Your Path
• Back Slowly
• Back and Turn Towards Drivers Side
• Use a Helper

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Traffic

• Always look Ahead12 to 15 sec.
• Watch for Traffic
• Watch Road Conditions
• Check Mirrors Frequently
• Always Signal when changing lanes, merging, and
  Turning

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Speed and Stopping

• Perception Distance
• Reaction Distance
• Braking Distance
• Total Stopping Distance
• Perception _at_ 55MPH ¾ sec60FT
• Reaction _at_ 55MPH ¾ sec60FT
• Braking _at_ 55MPH 4 1/2 sec170FT
• Total Stopping 6 seconds and 290 Feet

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Managing Space

• AheadFollowing Distance (1sec/10ft of vehicle
  Length under 40 mph)
• BehindStay right
• SidesStay centered in your lane
• OverheadDont assume bridge heights are right
• BelowRailroad Tracks, Dirt Roads, etc.
• TurnsFigures 2-11 and 2-12 pg. 2-30
• Crossing Traffic

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Hazards

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

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Emergencies

• ALWAYS HAVE A PLAN
• If an Accident Occurs
• Protect the area
• Notify Authorities
• Care for the injured

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LOAD SECURMENT
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CARGO

• Inspecting
• Recognize overloads and unbalanced loads
• Knowing it is secure

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INSPECTION

• Pre Trip
• Every 3 Hours or 150 miles
• After Every Break

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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

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• LOAD SECUREMENT
• VIDEO

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SECURING CARGO

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

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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