State of Delaware Commercial Driver Manual: CDL Study Guide Kindle Edition

COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S MANUALDELAWARE - VERSION 4.0Above all else, this manual and our Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program is dedicated to improving safety on our highways. This manual provides information necessary to pass the knowledge examinations (written tests) that you will need to take in order to qualify for the CDL Learners Permit. Part Four of the manual explains the skills exam you will need to pass before the CDL is issued. The information in this manual provides general guidance and does not discuss all possible situations or circumstances contained in Federal or State laws which regulate CDL licensing.BASIC CDL REQUIREMENTS Be 18 years of age with 1 year driving experience for driving intrastate Be 21 years of age with at least 1 year driving experience to drive interstate commerce or to transport hazardous materials Delaware resident Not denied, suspended, disqualified, expired, revoked, or cancelled in Delaware or any other state Able to obtain medical certification under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Under Part 391.41 – Physical Qualifications for Drivers If you do not meet requirements of 49 CFR §391.41 Physical Qualifications for Drivers, you may be able to obtain a Delaware intrastate-only restricted CDL medical waiver, if otherwise qualified to drive a motor vehicle (excluding transporting passengers or hazardous materials) CDL holders must self-certify a driving status of non-excepted interstate, non-excepted intrastate, excepted interstate, or excepted intrastateTable of Contents Introduction Driving Safely Transporting Cargo Safely Transporting Passengers Safely Air Brakes Combination Vehicles Doubles and Triples Tank Vehicles Hazardous Materials School Bus Vehicle Inspection Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test On-Road Driving Read more