This course is a helpful resource while getting ready for your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Exam. It was created by knowledgeable instructors and is fully narrated for simple listening.

We cover all CDL Endorsements and topics necessary to pass the written exam. This concentrated, high-yield CDL audio is based on actual tests and customer feedback to ensure relevancy and effectiveness. The information is concisely organized into manageable segments and is factual and on current CDL tests. 

Following each chapter are CDL practice tests and review questions that are frequently tested and reinforce essential topics. Listen to this CDL audiobook on the road and on the go!

In this CDL test review, we will cover the following:  

• What is a CDL and why get one 

• Overview of licensing 

• Rules of the road 

• Emergencies 

• Cargo 

• Managing the written test 

• The written tests 

• Passenger endorsement 

• School bus endorsement 

• Tanker endorsement 

• Combination vehicle 

• Double triple endorsement 

• Hazardous FOR ALL DRIVERS 

• The Hazardous materials endorsement 

• Air brake test 

• Air brake inspection 

• Performance or skills test 

• Off-road driving skills 

• The on-road test 

Along with the CDL audiobook is a PDF manual containing all of the important facts you need to know to pass your CDL test.

What is a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL)?

A person who holds a commercial driver's license (CDL) is permitted to drive certain types of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Three types of CDLs, each for a specific set of motor vehicles, are established by federal criteria.

Class A: Any combination of vehicles having a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of at least 26,001 pounds is classified as Class A, as long as the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle or vehicles being towed exceeds 10,000 pounds. Tractor trailers are a couple of examples.

Class B: Any single vehicle with a GVWR of at least 26,001 pounds, or any such vehicle pulling another vehicle whose GVWR does not exceed 10,000 pounds, falls under the classification of Class B (Heavy Straight Vehicles). Coach buses and transit buses are two examples.

Class C: Any vehicle or group of vehicles that are not included in Classes A or B that is used to transport hazardous materials or sixteen passengers or more, including the driver. Vans that seat sixteen people are an example.

Who qualifies for a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL)?

To obtain your CDL, you must meet the following criteria:

• Individuals must be 18 years or older.

• Possess a valid driver's license (or learner’s permit) for your corresponding state. 

• Pass the CDL written exam.

• Get a medical exam and/or physical.

• Get fingerprinted by law enforcement or an authorized third-party provider.

• Take the skills on-road test and pay the necessary fees.

Why study with AudioLearn’s CDL audiobook?

Auditory learning is a popular learning style that increases comprehension and memory for most people. In school, children learn by listening to their teachers’ explanations and looking at some visual cues. Many of us are accustomed to this learning style and see better test results when we study this way.

AudioLearn acknowledges the benefits of auditory learning and makes audio guides accessible for hundreds of topics and tests. We’ve created numerous audio study guides, practice tests, and mini-courses to give learners an alternative study method. 

Those of you preparing for the CDL test should study with AudioLearn to better understand your test material, increasing your retention and likelihood of success!

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