Kansas Commercial Driver's License Manual

1 Kansas Commercial Driver s License Manual CDL Testing Model AAMVA 05 Model T est Version Version: August 2021 CDL Driver s Manual C O P Y R I G H T A A M V A A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D 2 Kansas approximately 141,000 miles of roads keep our state s economy moving between cities and towns - both rural and urban and these roads help us stay connected. Even more importantly, these roads are built to keep safe our state s most valuable assets; people like you. As drivers, we also have a big responsibility for keeping our roads safe, and this handbook was created wit h that purpose in mind. Whether you are a new or experienced driver, it will help prepare you to successfully complete your driving test, which focuses on shared rules of the road that help us all drive safely. One new item I want to highlight is t he information about texting while driving.

2 Because a growing number of traffic accidents and deaths have been caused by people sending text messages while driving, the Kansas Legislature updated our driving laws to prohibit this activity that can dangerously distract us from the road. I invite you to visit our website, for answers to other questions you may have. The Kansas Department of Revenue strives to make your experience with the Division of Vehicles quicker, more user-friendly, and convenient. Our website gives you another way to take care of some services without leaving your house or waiting in lines. Sincerely, Governor Laura Kelly 3 4 5 6 Kansas State Specific CDL Information CDL Locations CDL skills exams are by appointment only. Please call the office for which you will be visiting to schedule your CDL drive. CDL Office Locations and Contact numberOffice Address Phone Chanute 301 W.

3 14th St. Chanute, KS 66720 620-431-7080 Colby 990 S. Range St. #3 Colby, KS 67701 785-462-3620 dodge city 2601 Central Ave. dodge city , KS 67801 620-227-2944*Edgerton30750 w 193rd St. Edgerton, KS 66021 785-581-2864 Garden city 2506 N Johns St. Garden city , KS 67846 620-276-8411 Hays 1222 Canterbury Dr. Hays, KS 67601 785-625-6917 Phillipsburg 502 S. 7th St. Phillipsburg, KS 67661 785-543-5594 Salina 2910 Arnold Ave Salina, KS 67402 785-825-0321 Seneca 203 N 8th St. Ste 2 Seneca, KS 66538 785-336-6454*Topeka3907 SW Burlingame RD Topeka, KS 66609 785-266-8431 Wichita 1873 W 21st N. Wichita, KS 67203 785-940-1353*Limited staff. Call before visiting for CDL written examsOffice locations are subject to change. For the most up to date locations please visit: 7 FMCSA Training Provider Registry Beginning February 7, 2022, per the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations, entry-level drivers will be permitted to take required Commercial driver s License (CDL) skills or knowledge tests only if the State can verify that the driver has successfully completed the required training, administered by a registered training provider.

4 The State will verify that drivers have completed required training by checking information stored in the Training Provider Registry before administering required skills or knowledge tests. Training Provider Registry. Visit CDL applicants will access the Training Provider Registry to begin their search for a training provider. Only training providers listed on the Training Provider Registry can certify that a driver has successfully completed the required entry-level driver training. Questions? Visit Fact Sheet: 8 9 10 Table of Contents Section 1- Introduction .. 22 Commercial Driver License Tests .. 27 Knowledge Tests .. 27 Skills Tests .. 27 Medical Documentation Requirements .. 28 Interstate or Intrastate Commerce .. 28 Inter/Intrastate Commerce: Status Non-excepted or Excepted?

5 29 Self-Certification Statements .. 30 - CDL Disqualifications .. 30 General .. 30 Alcohol, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Commission of a Felony .. 30 Serious Traffic Violations .. 31 Violation of Out-of-Service Orders .. 31 Railroad-highway Grade Crossing Violations .. 31 Hazardous Materials Endorsement Background Check and Disqualifications .. 32 Traffic Violations in Your Personal Vehicle .. 32 Other CDL Rules .. 32 International Registration Plan International Fuel Tax Agreement .. 33 Section 2-Driving Safely .. 36 Vehicle Inspection .. 37 Why Inspect .. 37 Types of Vehicle Inspection .. 37 What to Look For .. 37 CDL Vehicle Inspection Test .. 40 Seven-step Inspection Method .. 40 Inspection during a Trip .. 46 After-trip Inspection and Report.

6 46 Basic Control of Your Vehicle .. 47 Accelerating .. 47 Steering .. 47 Stopping .. 47 Backing Safely .. 48 Shifting Gears .. 48 Manual Transmissions .. 48 Multi-speed Rear Axles and Auxiliary Transmissions .. 49 11 Automatic Transmissions .. 49 Retarders .. 49 Seeing .. 50 Seeing Ahead .. 50 Seeing to the Sides and Rear .. 51 Communicating .. 52 Signal Your Intentions .. 52 Communicating Your Presence .. 53 Controlling Speed .. 56 Stopping Distance .. 56 Matching Speed to the Road Surface .. 57 Speed and Curves .. 58 Speed and Distance Ahead .. 58 Speed and Traffic Flow .. 58 Speed on Downgrades .. 59 Roadway Work Zones .. 59 Managing Space .. 59 Space Ahead .. 60 Space Behind .. 61 Space to the Sides.

7 61 Space 61 Space Below .. 62 Space for Turns .. 62 Space Needed to Cross or Enter Traffic .. 63 Seeing Hazards .. 63 Importance of Seeing Hazards .. 63 Hazardous 64 Drivers Who Are Hazards .. 64 Always Have a Plan .. 66 Distracted Driving .. 67 The Distracted Driving Crash Problem .. 67 Effects of Distracted Driving .. 67 Types of Distractions .. 68 Cell/Mobile Phones .. 68 Texting .. 68 Don t Drive Distracted .. 69 12 Watch Out for Other Distracted Drivers .. 70 Aggressive Drivers/Road Rage .. 70 What Is It? .. 70 Don t Be an Aggressive Driver .. 70 What You Should Do When Confronted by an Aggressive Driver .. 70 Driving at Night .. 71 It's More Dangerous .. 71 Driver Factors .. 71 Roadway Factors .. 73 Vehicle Factors.

8 73 Night Driving Procedures .. 74 Driving in Fog .. 75 Driving in Winter .. 75 Vehicle Checks .. 75 Driving .. 76 Driving in Very Hot Weather .. 77 Vehicle Checks .. 77 Driving .. 78 Railroad-highway Crossings .. 78 Types of Crossings .. 78 Warning Signs and Devices .. 78 Driving Procedures .. 80 Stopping Safely at Railroad- highway Crossings .. 81 Crossing the Tracks .. 81 Special Situations .. 81 Mountain Driving .. 81 Select a "Safe" Speed .. 81 Select the Right Gear before Starting Down the Grade .. 82 Brake Fading or Failure .. 82 Proper Braking Technique .. 82 Driving Emergencies .. 83 Steering to Avoid a Crash .. 83 How to Stop Quickly and Safely .. 84 Brake Failure .. 84 Tire Failure .. 85 Antilock Braking Systems (ABS).

9 86 13 How Antilock Braking Systems Work .. 86 Vehicles Required to Have Antilock Braking Systems .. 86 How to Know If Your Vehicle Is Equipped with ABS .. 86 How ABS Helps You .. 86 ABS on the Tractor Only or Only on the Trailer .. 87 Braking with ABS .. 87 Braking If ABS Is Not Working .. 87 Safety Reminders .. 87 Skid Control and Recovery .. 88 Drive-wheel Skids .. 88 Correcting a Drive-wheel Braking Skid .. 88 Front-wheel Skids .. 88 Accident Procedures .. 89 Protect the Area .. 89 Notify Authorities .. 90 Care for the Injured .. 90 90 Causes of 90 Fire Prevention .. 90 Fire Fighting .. 90 Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving .. 92 Alcohol and 92 Other Drugs .. 95 Illness .. 95 Hazardous Materials Rules For All Commercial Drivers.

10 95 What Are Hazardous Materials? .. 95 Why Are There Rules? .. 95 Lists of Regulated Products .. 96 Section 3 -Transporting Cargo Safely .. 98 Inspecting Cargo .. 98 Weight and Balance .. 99 Definitions You Should Know .. 99 Legal Weight Limits .. 99 Don't Be Top-heavy .. 99 Balance the Weight .. 99 Securing Cargo .. 100 14 Blocking and 100 Cargo Tie-down .. 100 Header Boards .. 101 Covering Cargo .. 101 Sealed and Containerized Loads .. 101 Cargo Needing Special Attention .. 101 Dry Bulk .. 101 Hanging Meat .. 102 Livestock .. 102 Oversized Loads .. 102 Section 4 Transporting Passengers Safely .. 102 Vehicle Inspection .. 103 Vehicle Systems .. 103 Access Doors and Panels .. 103 Bus Interior .. 103 Roof Hatches.