
The CDL study master skills guide
Passing the knowledge test, passing the driver's tests & 'how to' handbook
Malcolm Green(Author)
The Choir Press
Published on 31. July 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
182 pages
978-1-78963-145-6 (ISBN)
Description
This up to date informative and fully illustrated guide provides all the in-depth information and support you need to aid your success in advancing from learner to pass certificate, enhance your employment opportunities and work successfully in the industry. This book is written by a class 1/AZ driver with 24 years' experience in collaboration with a class 1/AZ trainer for the sole purpose of helping new drivers and returning drivers confidently and safely into work. Readers will find this comprehensive handbook invaluable, informative and user friendly.
Whether you are just starting out in your career, or a returning veteran of the open road, you will find everything you need within these 20 chapters to support your next steps, including:
* In depth comprehensive advice and guidance on how to pass the 'CDL Knowledge Test' and the 'Practical On-Road Driver's Test'.
* An overview of the technology you will be expected to use day-to-day.
* A clear uncomplicated review of all the rules and regulations that you are expected to abide by.
* Users guide to operating different types of trucks; hook loaders, dump trucks, skips, grabs, cranes etc.
* Users guide to operating various types of trailers; reefers, curtain siders, low boys, car transporters etc.
* Step by step instructions for; loading equipment, safe loading, load securing (strapping and chaining), tarping etc.
* Advice on road safety, fatigue and much more.
Whether you are just starting out in your career, or a returning veteran of the open road, you will find everything you need within these 20 chapters to support your next steps, including:
* In depth comprehensive advice and guidance on how to pass the 'CDL Knowledge Test' and the 'Practical On-Road Driver's Test'.
* An overview of the technology you will be expected to use day-to-day.
* A clear uncomplicated review of all the rules and regulations that you are expected to abide by.
* Users guide to operating different types of trucks; hook loaders, dump trucks, skips, grabs, cranes etc.
* Users guide to operating various types of trailers; reefers, curtain siders, low boys, car transporters etc.
* Step by step instructions for; loading equipment, safe loading, load securing (strapping and chaining), tarping etc.
* Advice on road safety, fatigue and much more.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Gloucester
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
286 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78963-145-6 (9781789631456)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Malcolm Green is an LGV1 driver with 19 years in the industry.
Content
Chapter 1: CDL Skills Tests
Chapter 2: Mandatory Vehicle Inspection Checks
Chapter 3: Coupling Procedures
Chapter 4: Refrigerated and Curtainsider Trailers
Chapter 5: Safe Loading and Unloading
Chapter 6: Load Securing
Chapter 7: Roping and Sheeting
Chapter 8: Maneuvering
Chapter 9: Key Safe: Lock on Dock
Chapter 10: Environmentally Friendly Fuel-Saving Driving
Chapter 11: Sliding Tandem Axles
Chapter 12: Sliding Fifth Wheel
Chapter 13: User's Guide to Operating Trucks and Trailers
Chapter 14: Department of Transportation (DOT) Weigh Stations
Chapter 15: Hours of Service
Chapter 16: International Driving
Chapter 17: Tire Chains
Chapter 18: Road Safety
Chapter 19: Driver Fatigue and Falling Asleep at the Wheel
Chapter 20: First Aid
Chapter 2: Mandatory Vehicle Inspection Checks
Chapter 3: Coupling Procedures
Chapter 4: Refrigerated and Curtainsider Trailers
Chapter 5: Safe Loading and Unloading
Chapter 6: Load Securing
Chapter 7: Roping and Sheeting
Chapter 8: Maneuvering
Chapter 9: Key Safe: Lock on Dock
Chapter 10: Environmentally Friendly Fuel-Saving Driving
Chapter 11: Sliding Tandem Axles
Chapter 12: Sliding Fifth Wheel
Chapter 13: User's Guide to Operating Trucks and Trailers
Chapter 14: Department of Transportation (DOT) Weigh Stations
Chapter 15: Hours of Service
Chapter 16: International Driving
Chapter 17: Tire Chains
Chapter 18: Road Safety
Chapter 19: Driver Fatigue and Falling Asleep at the Wheel
Chapter 20: First Aid