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AAMVA has a copyright on this document. It cannot be reproduced and/or sold.  \nPART ONE  \nNote: Chapter One (Introduction) of the model CDL manual offered on-line, differs from the printed version found at your local Driver License Office. Chapter One of the printed version contains general information regarding North Carolina State laws governing CDL suspensions and disqualifications, lists of state offices that conduct the skills test portion of the test, as well as other general information. If you need any of this information, please go by your local Driver License Office to obtain this version.  \nSection 1: Introduction  \n1.1 Purpose of This Manual  \n1.2 Who Needs a CDL?  \n1.3 Requirements to Obtain a CDL  \n1.4 What to Bring When You Apply For Your CDL  \n1.5 Where are Commercial Tests Given?  \n1.6 Retaking Tests  \n1.7 CDL Classes, Endorsements, Restrictions, and Fees  \n1.8 Exemptions and Waivers  \n1.9 Other Safety Act Rules  \n1.10 Patriot Act  \n1.11 Positive Drug and Alcohol Reporting Law  \nSection 2: Driving Safely  \n2.1 Vehicle Inspection  \n2.2 Basic Control of Your Vehicle  \n2.3 Shifting Gears  \n2.4 Seeing  \n2.5 Communicating  \n2.6 Controlling Speed  \n2.7 Managing Space  \n2.8 Driving at Night  \nDriving in  \n2.10 Driving in Winter  \n2.11 Driving in Very Hot Weather  \n2.12 Railroad Crossings  \n2.13 Mountain Driving  \n2.14 Seeing Hazards  \n2.15 Emergencies  \n2.16 Skid Control and Recovery  \n2.17 Accident Procedures  \n2.18 Fires  \n2.19 Staying Alert and Fit to Drive  \n2.20 Hazardous Materials Rules For All Commercial Drivers  \nSection 3: Transporting Cargo Safely  \n3.1 Inspecting Cargo  \n3.2 Weight and Balance  \n3.3 Securing Cargo  \n3.4 Other Cargo Needing Special Attention  \nPART TWO  \nSection 4: Transporting Passengers  \n4.1 Pre-trip Inspection  \n4.2 Loading and Trip Start  \n4.3 On the Road  \n4.4 After-trip Vehicle Inspection  \n4.5 Prohibited Practices  \n4.6 Use of Brake-door Interlocks Section 5: Air Brakes  \n5.1 The Parts of an Air Brake System  \n5.2 Dual Air Brake  \n5.3 Inspecting Air Brake Systems  \n5.4 Using Air Brakes Section 6: Combination Vehicles  \n6.1 Driving Combination Vehicles Safely  \n6.2 Combination Vehicle Air Brakes  \n6.3 Coupling and Uncoupling  \n6.4 Inspecting a Combination Vehicle  \nSection 7: Doubles and Triples  \n7.1 Pulling Double/Triple Trailers  \n7.2 Coupling and Uncoupling  \n7.3 Inspecting Doubles and Triples  \n7.4 Doubles/Triples Air Brake Check Section 8: Tank Vehicles  \n8.1 Inspecting Tank Vehicles  \n8.2 Driving Tank Vehicles  \n8.3 Safe Driving Rules Section 9: Hazardous Materials  \n9.1 The Intent of the Regulations  \n9.2 Hazardous Materials Transportation--Who Does What  \n9.3 Communication Rules  \n9.4 Loading and Unloading  \n9.5 Bulk Packaging Marking, Loading and Unloading  \n9.6 Hazardous Materials--Driving and Parking Rules  \n9.7 Hazardous Materials--Emergencies Table A Radioactive Separation Table Table B Table of Hazard Class Definitions  \nHazardous Materials Glossary  \nPART THREE  \nSection 10: Pre-trip Vehicle Inspection Test  \n10.1 All Vehicles  \n10.2 External Inspection (School Bus/Truck/Tractor)  \n10.3 School Bus Only  \n10.4 Trailer  \n10-5 Coach/Transit Bus  \nSection 11: Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test  \n11.1 Scoring  \n11.2 Exercises  \nSection 12: On-road Driving Test  \n12.1 How You Will Be Tested  \nSection 2: Driving Safely  \nThis section contains knowledge and safe driving information that all commercial drivers should know. You must pass a test on this information to get a CDL.  \nThis section does NOT have specific information on air brakes, combination vehicles, doubles, or passenger vehicles. You must read other sections of this manual to learn about them.  \nThis section does have basic information on hazardous materials (HazMat) that all drivers should know. If you need a HazMat endorsement, you should study Sectio","cbCaidPIMpoUNx3D","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidPIMpoUNx3D","pdf",3967355,206,"English","# Part One\n## Section 1: Introduction\n## Section 2: Driving Safely\n## Section 3: Transporting Cargo Safely\n# Part Two\n## Section 4: Transporting Passengers\n## Section 5: Air Brakes\n## Section 6: Combination Vehicles\n## Section 7: Doubles and Triples\n## Section 8: Tank Vehicles\n## Section 9: Hazardous Materials\n# Part Three\n## Section 10: Pre-trip Vehicle Inspection Test\n## Section 11: Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test\n## Section 12: On-road Driving Test","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this manual?\",\"answer\":\"The manual provides knowledge and safe driving information that all commercial drivers should know, and you must pass a test on this information to get a CDL.\"},{\"question\":\"Who needs a CDL?\",\"answer\":\"The manual includes a section dedicated to explaining who needs a CDL and the requirements to obtain it.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is vehicle inspection important?\",\"answer\":\"Vehicle inspection is emphasized because it prevents crashes and breakdowns, helps keep the vehicle safe for the driver and other road users, and required laws allow inspections that can place unsafe vehicles “out of service” until fixed.\"}]","Commercial Driver's Manual - Part 1 - Introduction - Purpose of This Manual | PDF",519]