Sample Online Lesson
Test Drive a Commercial Driver’s License Preparation Program
The lesson you are about to “test drive” is an abbreviated sample version of one of our actual Commercial Driver’s License Preparation Program Course lessons. The style of this lesson is similar to what you can expect from all of our lessons.
Here’s a complete list of the topics you will learn during the “Home Study” phase of the Commercial Driver’s License Preparation Program.
- How to Study
- Driver Qualifications
- Driver Fitness
- Principles of Diesel Engines
- Cooling Systems
- Lubricants and Lubrication Systems
- Fuels and Fuel Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Air Supply and Exhaust System
- Principles of Transmissions and Differentials
- Frames, Suspension and Axles
- Tires and Wheels
- Brakes
- Controls, Instruments and Dashboards
- Inspection, Repair and Maintenance
- Pre-trip Inspection
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Backing Maneuvers
- Shifting
- Braking Techniques
- General Driving Practices
- Special Driving Conditions
- Handling Combo Trailers
- Weight Distribution
- Load Securement
- Freight Bills and Driver Responsibilities
- The Log Book – Hours of Service
- The Log Book – How to Track Your Time
- Map Reading
- Trip Planning
- Accident Reporting
- The Job of Getting a Job
- The First Step – Preparing for Resident Training