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2019-2021 CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL

ENGLISHG avin Newsom, Governor State of CaliforniaDavid S. Kim, Secretary CALIFORNIA State Transportation AgencySteve Gordon, Director CALIFORNIA Department of Motor VehiclesDRIVER HANDBOOK COMMERCIAL CALIFORNIA2019-2021 This handbook is available at THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK Examples DRIVER LICENSE CLASSESS ingle vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross ow coach weighing over 10,000 pounds GVWR, not used for travel trailer weighing over 15,000 pounds GVWR, not , you may . less. VWR , you may after more unladenvehicle weighs 4,000 pounds orall of the following conditions are met and the or pounds e unladen morYou May T10,000 s GVWAnd not for weighs 4,000 pounds or or M2 is added to any other class driver license vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 10,000 150 miles of the person railer bus, with endorsement More than one vehicle, with endorsement.

of more than 26,000 pounds of more than 26,000 pounds, any combination of vehicles rating (GCWR) of 26,000 pounds or less if not for hire or compensation of 26,000 pounds or less, with ooter of requires by CVC §§353 19 gallons and motorized …

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1 ENGLISHG avin Newsom, Governor State of CaliforniaDavid S. Kim, Secretary CALIFORNIA State Transportation AgencySteve Gordon, Director CALIFORNIA Department of Motor VehiclesDRIVER HANDBOOK COMMERCIAL CALIFORNIA2019-2021 This handbook is available at THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK Examples DRIVER LICENSE CLASSESS ingle vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross ow coach weighing over 10,000 pounds GVWR, not used for travel trailer weighing over 15,000 pounds GVWR, not , you may . less. VWR , you may after more unladenvehicle weighs 4,000 pounds orall of the following conditions are met and the or pounds e unladen morYou May T10,000 s GVWAnd not for weighs 4,000 pounds or or M2 is added to any other class driver license vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 10,000 150 miles of the person railer bus, with endorsement More than one vehicle, with endorsement.

2 Ehicle under Class B and Class C. Single vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less, including a tow railer coach or fifth-wheel travel trailer under 10,000 pounds GFifth-wheel travel trailer exceeding 10,000 pounds but not exceeding GVWR, when towing is not for compensation and with used for the towing tow a livestock trailer exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR but not exceeding 15,000 pounds GVWR if Controlled and operated by a farmer used to transport livestock to or GVWR a ehicle under Class , if and skill from a farm. Not used in the operations of a common commerce or contract carrieror with .Used within vehicle when towing is15,000 pounds the towing trailer coach not exceeding 9,000 pounds gross.

3 No passenger vehicle, regardless of weight, may tow more than one vehicle. No motor vehicle under 4,000 pounds unladen may tow any vehicle weighing 6,000 pounds or more gross (CVC 21715).Motorcycle trailerClass M CALIFORNIATVTS ingle VdollyT vehicle is: tow a Note: Note:passing of more than 26,000 pounds, any combination of vehicles of more than 26,000 poundsrating (GCWR) of 26,000 pounds or less if not for hire or compensation of 26,000 pounds or less, with ooter of requires by CVC 353 19 gallons and motorized sc , or ith a of 26,000 pounds or less and License: License: License: License: License: License:-driven cycle, or motorized scooter License.

4 Ou May Drive WY ACommerAny legal combination of vehicles, including vehicles under DriverDriver Acial Class cial Class B and Class CClass NoncommerAny vehicle under Class CAny housecar over 40 feet but not over 45 feetcial Class B Driver single vehicle with a GVWR or GVW License:with endorsement 2-axle vehicle with a GVWR or GVWAAA bus (except a trailer bus) with a GVWR or GVWAny farm labor vehicle, with endorsementAll vehicles under Class Ccial Class B DriverBasic Class C DriverA A 3-axle vehicle weighing 6,000 pounds gross or lessA motorized scooterAny housecar 40 feet or lesscial Class C DriverCommer 3 or more axle vehicle weighing over 6,000 poundsNoncommerAny vehicle under Class CAny housecar over 40 feet but not over 45 feet with endorsementA farmer or employee of a farmer may also drive with a gross combination weight used exclusively in agricultural operations cycle Class M1 Drivercycle Class M2 Driver Commer bus (except a trailer bus)

5 With a GVWR or GVWendorsementA single vehicle designed to transport liquid or gaseous materials in a tank AAny Class C vehicle carrying hazardous materials (HazMat) which placards, with a HazMat endorsement on their license as defined and 15278 or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 1aggregate rated capacity of 1,000 gallons or more that is permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle or chassis with a GVWR or GVW26,000 pounds or less, with endorsement Motor2-wheel motorcycle, motorMotorMotorized bicycle, moped, bicycle with an attached motor THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ..1-1 Who Needs a CDL.

6 1-1 How to Get a CLP/CDL ..1-2 Endorsements ..1-4 Restrictions ..1-6 CDL Exceptions ..1-7 Special Certificates ..1-7 General .. CDL Tests .. Medical Documentation Requirements .. CDL Disqualifications .. Other CDL Rules .. International Registration Plan and International Fuel Tax Agreement ..1-28 SECTION 2: DRIVING SAFELY .. Vehicle Inspection .. Basic Control of Your Vehicle .. Shifting Gears .. Seeing .. Communicating .. Controlling Your Speed .. Managing Space .. Seeing Hazards .. Distracted Driving .. Aggressive Drivers/Road Rage .. Driving at Night .. Driving in Fog .. Driving in Winter .. Driving in Very Hot Weather.

7 Railroad-Highway Crossings .. Mountain Driving .. Driving Emergencies .. Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) .. Skid Control and Recovery .. Accident Procedures .. Fires .. Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving .. Hazardous Materials Rules for All COMMERCIAL Drivers ..2-48 SECTION 3: TRANSPORTING CARGO SAFELY .. Inspecting Cargo .. Cargo Weight and Balance .. Securing Cargo .. Cargo Needing Special Attention ..3-4 SECTION 4: TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS SAFELY .. Vehicle Inspection .. Loading and Trip Start .. On the Road .. After-Trip Vehicle Inspection .. Prohibited Practices .. Use of Brake-Door Interlocks ..4-6 SECTION 5: AIR BRAKES.

8 Parts of an Air Brake System .. Dual Air Brake .. Inspecting Air Brake Systems .. Using Air Brakes ..5-11 SECTION 6: COMBINATION Driving Combination Vehicles Safely .. Combination Vehicle Air Brakes .. Anti-lock Brake Systems .. Coupling and Uncoupling .. Inspecting a Combination Vehicle ..6-16 SECTION 7: DOUBLES AND TRIPLES .. Pulling Double/Triple Trailers .. Coupling and Uncoupling .. Inspecting Doubles and Triples .. Doubles/Triples Air Brake Check ..7-5 SECTION 8: TANK VEHICLES .. Inspecting Tank Vehicles .. Driving Tank Vehicles .. Safe Driving Rules ..8-3 SECTION 9: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS .. Intent of the Regulations.

9 Hazardous Materials Transportation Who Does What .. Communication Rules .. Loading and Unloading .. Bulk Packaging Marking, Loading, and Unloading .. Hazardous Materials Driving and Parking Rules .. Hazardous Materials Emergencies .. Hazardous Materials Glossary ..9-24 SECTION 10: SCHOOL BUSES .. Danger Zones and Use of Mirrors .. Loading and Unloading .. Emergency Exit and Evacuation .. Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings Student Management .. Anti-lock Braking Systems .. Special Safety Considerations ..10-12 SECTION 11: VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST .. All Vehicles .. Internal Inspection (All Vehicles).

10 External Inspection (All Vehicles) .. School Bus Only .. Trailer .. Coach/Transit Bus .. Taking the CDL Vehicle Inspection Test ..11-11 SECTION 12: BASIC CONTROL SKILLS TEST .. Skills Test Scoring .. Skills Test Exercises ..12-2 SECTION 13: ROAD TEST .. How You Will Be Tested ..13-1 GLOSSARY ..13-5 Purchase of Reference Materials ..13-8 Disclaimer ..13-8 Where to Write ..13-8 This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under Cooperative Agreement No. DTFH61-97-X-00017. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.


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