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Identify the parts of the commercial driver's license tests which must
be taken for various types of commercial vehicles, and indicate other
Safety Act rules which apply for commercial drivers. (I)
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| 2.
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List and describe the key locations to inspect before, during, and
after a trip. (II)
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| 3.
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Describe procedures used in a pre-trip vehicle inspection, and
indicate the possible defects to look for. (II)
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| 4.
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Describe methods for control of the vehicle under various standard
situations. (II)
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| 5.
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Describe correct shifting of gears using either a manual or automatic
transmission. (II)
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| 6.
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Describe correct use of mirrors, and effective techniques for
signaling, communicating with other drivers, controlling speed, and
managing space. (II)
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| 7.
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Identify problems which may be encountered when driving at night, in
winter, in very hot weather, or in the mountains, and describe
techniques to be used under such conditions. (III)
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| 8.
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Describe hazards that may be encountered in driving. (III)
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| 9.
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Describe appropriate actions to take when various types of traffic of
vehicle emergencies occur. (III)
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| 10.
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Indicate causes of skids, and describe methods for correcting skids.
(III)
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| 11.
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Describe methods for action after an accident or when the vehicle is
on fire. (III)
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| 12.
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Describe methods for staying alert while driving, and explain the
effects of drugs and alcohol on the driver. (III)
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| 13.
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Explain how to identify hazardous cargo, and indicate the requirements
for drivers of vehicles carrying such cargo. (III)
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| 14.
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Explain weight and balance requirements for transporting cargo safely,
and indicate when a cargo should be inspected. (VI)
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| 15.
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Describe techniques for securing cargo properly. (IV)
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| 16.
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Describe the components of an air brake system. (V)
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| 17.
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List what should be inspected in an air brake system, and describe
methods of inspection. (V)
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| 18.
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Describe proper use of air brakes in emergency stops, on downgrades,
and when air pressure is low. (V)
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| 19.
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Describe techniques for safe operation of combination vehicles. (VI)
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| 20.
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Describe methods for proper coupling and uncoupling of combination
vehicles. (VI)
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| 21.
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List what should be inspected in a combination vehicle, and describe
methods of inspection. (VI)
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| 22.
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Describe the responsibilities of the shipper and the driver in
transporting hazardous materials. (VII)
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| 23.
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Describe loading requirements and precautions to be taken when
transporting hazardous materials. (VII)
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| 24.
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Describe driving and parking rules for transporting hazardous
materials. (VII)
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