Dedication | p. v |
Acknowledgments | p. v |
Preface | p. vii |
A Brief Introduction to the CDL | p. viii |
| p. 1 |
Introduction | p. 3 |
Using PASS | p. 3 |
PASS Is Personal | p. 3 |
Diagnostic CDL Test | p. 4 |
PASS Is Action | p. 10 |
PASS Is a System | p. 10 |
PASS Is Success | p. 13 |
Using SEX to Prepare for the CDL Tests | p. 15 |
Be Relaxed and Alert | p. 15 |
Be Systematic | p. 18 |
Tools for Success | p. 19 |
PASS Billboards | p. 21 |
About Tests | p. 23 |
Types of Tests | p. 23 |
Types of Test Questions | p. 25 |
Types of Test Answer Choices | p. 25 |
Scoring Knowledge Tests | p. 27 |
Skills Tests | p. 27 |
Scoring Skills Tests | p. 28 |
Test-taking Tips | p. 29 |
Tips for Different Test Question Types | p. 31 |
PASS Practice Tests | p. 32 |
| p. 33 |
Commercial Driver Licensing | p. 35 |
PASS Pre-trip | p. 35 |
CDL Background | p. 35 |
FMCSR Part 383: Commercial Driver's License Standards | p. 36 |
PASS Post-trip | p. 53 |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations | p. 57 |
PASS Pre-trip | p. 57 |
FMCSR Part 391 | p. 58 |
FMCSR Part 392 | p. 64 |
FMCSR Part 393 | p. 70 |
FMCSR Part 395 | p. 90 |
FMCSR part 396 | p. 96 |
FMCSR Part 397 | p. 98 |
PASS Post-trip | p. 102 |
Safety Control Systems | p. 107 |
PASS Pre-trip | p. 107 |
Safety Control Systems | p. 107 |
Troubleshooting | p. 127 |
Emergencies | p. 146 |
PASS Post-trip | p. 146 |
Basic Vehicle Control | p. 149 |
PASS Pre-trip | p. 149 |
Safe Vehicle Control | p. 150 |
Visual Alertness | p. 154 |
Communicating with Other Drivers | p. 156 |
Speed Management | p. 157 |
Space Management | p. 161 |
Night Driving | p. 163 |
Driving in Adverse Conditions | p. 166 |
Driving in Winter | p. 167 |
Driving in the Rain | p. 168 |
Driving in Hot Weather | p. 169 |
Mountain Driving | p. 170 |
Road Hazards | p. 172 |
Emergency Maneuvers | p. 175 |
Skid Control and Recovery | p. 178 |
Coupling and Uncoupling | p. 178 |
PASS Post-trip | p. 179 |
Loading, Securing, and Hauling Loads | p. 183 |
PASS Pre-trip | p. 183 |
Forces of Nature | p. 185 |
Size and Balance | p. 186 |
Loading Cargo | p. 189 |
Securing Loads | p. 191 |
Cargo Inspection | p. 193 |
Driving With a Load | p. 195 |
PASS Post-trip | p. 196 |
Vehicle Inspection | p. 201 |
PASS Pre-trip | p. 201 |
Why Inspect | p. 202 |
Who Inspects | p. 202 |
When to Inspect | p. 202 |
What to Inspect | p. 203 |
State and Local Requirements | p. 209 |
Inspection Routines | p. 210 |
PASS Post-trip | p. 217 |
Air Brakes | p. 221 |
PASS Pre-trip | p. 221 |
Braking With Compressed Air | p. 221 |
The Brake Chamber | p. 222 |
The Brake System | p. 225 |
Air Brake System Operation | p. 229 |
Compressed Air in the Spring Brake | p. 229 |
Operational Control Valves | p. 231 |
Gauges and Warning Devices | p. 232 |
Air Brakes in Tractor-Trailer Combinations | p. 232 |
Brake System Problems | p. 234 |
Maintaining and Inspecting Air Brakes | p. 235 |
Air Brake System Inspection | p. 237 |
Seven-step Pre-trip Inspection | p. 238 |
Driving With Air Brakes | p. 244 |
PASS Post-trip | p. 245 |
Vehicle Combinations | p. 249 |
PASS Pre-trip | p. 249 |
Coupling a Single Semitrailer | p. 250 |
Uncoupling a Single Semitrailer | p. 252 |
Coupling Doubles | p. 254 |
Uncoupling Doubles | p. 256 |
Coupling Triples | p. 256 |
Uncoupling Triples | p. 256 |
Inspecting Vehicle Combinations | p. 256 |
Seven-step Vehicle Combination Inspection | p. 259 |
Pulling Trailers Safely | p. 263 |
PASS Post-trip | p. 268 |
Tank Vehicle Endorsement | p. 273 |
PASS Pre-trip | p. 273 |
Effects of Liquid Loads on Vehicle Handling | p. 273 |
Braking Response of Tanks | p. 274 |
Baffles and Compartments | p. 274 |
Types of Tanks | p. 277 |
Liquid Density and Cargo Surge | p. 277 |
Driving Tanks | p. 277 |
Emergency Systems | p. 279 |
Retest and Marking Requirement | p. 280 |
PASS Post-trip | p. 284 |
Hazardous Materials Endorsement | p. 289 |
PASS Pre-trip | p. 289 |
Hazardous Materials Regulations | p. 290 |
FMCSR Part 397 | p. 291 |
Title 49 CFR Part 171 | p. 293 |
Title 49 CFR Part 172 | p. 298 |
Title 49 CFR Part 173 | p. 311 |
Title 49 CFR Part 177 | p. 318 |
Title 49 CFR Part 178 | p. 326 |
Other Hazardous Materials Regulations | p. 327 |
Hazardous Materials Handling | p. 328 |
Emergency Equipment | p. 330 |
Emergency Response Procedures | p. 331 |
PASS Post-trip | p. 334 |
| p. 339 |
Review | p. 341 |
How to Review | p. 341 |
Sample Test 1 | p. 347 |
Sample Test 2 | p. 355 |
Endorsement Test Reviews | p. 360 |
CDL Skills Tests | p. 381 |
Pre-Trip Inspection | p. 382 |
Coupling and Uncoupling | p. 388 |
Basic Controls Skills Test | p. 389 |
Safe Driving Skills Test | p. 397 |
Final Tips for the Test | p. 405 |
Prepare Your Vehicle | p. 405 |
Arranging for the CDL Tests | p. 406 |
Taking the Test | p. 407 |
Retaking the Test | p. 408 |
Answer Keys | p. 409 |
Motor Vehicle Office Addresses | p. 413 |
Motor Transport Associations | p. 415 |
Transportation Agencies | p. 419 |
Glossary | p. 421 |
Index | p. 431 |
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