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- Published
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Hauppauge, N.Y. :
Barron's
c2010-
- Language
- English
- Corporate Author
- Corporate Author
- Physical Description
- volumes : illustrations ; 28 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes index.
- ISBN
- 9781506287638
- How to Use This Book
- A Brief Overview of the CDL
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Using PASS
- PASS Is Personal
- Diagnostic CDL Test
- Answers
- PASS Is Action
- PASS Is a System
- PASS Is Success
- Chapter 2. Using SEE to Prepare for the CDL Tests
- Be Relaxed and Alert
- Be Systematic
- Tools for Success
- PASS Billboards
- Chapter 3. About Tests
- Types of Tests
- Types of Test Questions
- Types of Test Answer Choices
- Scoring Knowledge Tests
- Skills Tests
- Scoring Skills Tests
- Test-taking Tips
- Tips for Different Test Question Types
- PASS Practice Tests
- Chapter 4. Commercial Driver Licensing
- PASS Pre-trip
- CDL Background
- FMCSR Part 383: Commercial Driver's License Standards
- PASS Post-trip
- Chapter 5. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- PASS Pre-trip
- FMCSR Part 391
- FMCSR Part 392
- FMCSR Part 393
- FMCSR Part 396
- FMCSR Part 397
- PASS Post-trip
- Chapter 6. Safety Control Systems
- PASS Pre-trip
- Safety Control Systems
- Troubleshooting
- Emergencies
- PASS Post-Trip
- Chapter 7. Basic Vehicle Control
- PASS Pre-trip
- Safe Vehicle Control
- Visual Alertness
- Communicating with Other Drivers
- Speed Management
- Space Management
- Night Driving
- Driving in Adverse Conditions
- Driving in Winter
- Driving in the Rain
- Driving in Hot Weather
- Mountain Driving
- Road Hazards
- Emergency Maneuvers
- Skid Control and Recovery
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- PASS Post-trip
- Chapter 8. Loading, Securing, and Hauling Loads
- PASS Pre-trip
- Forces of Nature
- Size and Balance
- Loading Cargo
- Securing Loads
- Cargo Inspection
- Driving with a Load
- PASS Post-trip
- Chapter 9. Vehicle Inspection
- PASS Pre-trip
- Why Inspect
- Who Inspects
- When to Inspect
- What to Inspect
- State and Local Requirements
- Inspection Routines
- PASS Post-trip
- Chapter 10. Air Brakes
- PASS Pre-trip
- Braking with Compressed Air
- The Brake Chamber
- The Brake System
- Air Brake System Operation
- Compressed Air in the Spring Brake
- Operational Control Valves
- Gauges and Warning Devices
- Air Brakes in Tractor-Trailer Combinations
- Brake System Problems
- Maintaining and Inspecting Air Brakes
- Air Brake System Inspection
- Seven-step Pre-trip Inspection
- Driving with Air Brakes
- PASS Post-trip
- Chapter 11. Vehicle Combinations
- PASS Pre-trip
- Coupling a Single Semitrailer
- Uncoupling a Single Semitrailer
- Coupling Doubles
- Uncoupling Doubles
- Coupling Triples
- Uncoupling Triples
- Inspecting Vehicle Combinations
- Seven-step Vehicle Combination Inspection
- Pulling Trailers Safely
- PASS Post-trip
- Chapter 12. Tank Vehicle Endorsement
- PASS Pre-trip
- Effects of Liquid Loads on Vehicle Handling
- Braking Response of Tanks
- Baffles and Compartments
- Types of Tanks
- Liquid Density and Cargo Surge
- Driving Tanks
- Emergency Systems
- Retest and Marking Requirement
- PASS Post-trip
- Chapter 13. Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- PASS Pre-trip
- Hazardous Materials Regulations
- FMCSR Part 397
- Title 49 CFR Part 171
- Title 49 CFR Part 172
- Title 49 CFR Part 173
- Title 49 CFR Part 177
- Title 49 CFR Part 178
- Other Hazardous Materials Regulations
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Emergency Equipment
- Emergency Response Procedures
- PASS Post-trip
- Chapter 14. Review
- How to Review
- Sample Test 1
- Sample Test 2
- Endorsement Test Reviews
- Chapter 15. CDL Skills Tests
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Basic Controls Skills Test
- Safe Driving Skills Test
- Chapter 16. Final Tips for the Test
- Prepare Your Vehicle
- Arranging for the CDL Tests
- Taking the Test
- Retaking the Test
- Appendix A. Answer Keys
- Appendix B. Driver's License Administration by State
- Appendix C. Motor Transport Associations
- Appendix D. Transportation Agencies
- Appendix E. FMCSR Part 395
- Glossary
- Index