CDL Skills Test: What you will be tested on.
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The CDL skills test is divided into three parts, including a vehicle inspection and road maneuvers. Candidates must perform a thorough inspection covering the truck and trailer, with specific emphasis on brake checks and axle inspections. The road test includes maneuvers like straight backing, offset parking, and requires either parallel parking or alley docking.
CDL Skills Test: What you will be tested on.
- 1. WHATWILLYOUBETESTEDON? The CDL Skills Test consists of 3 parts. Students are required to inspect the Engine Compartment, OR, the Side of the Truck, OR, the Trailer. Start at the back of the truck. Truck, then Trailer. OR, Truck front, truck left side, truck rear. Trailer front, trailer left side, trailer rear. Trailer right side, truck right side. Missing ANY part of the Brake Check is an automatic fail. Remember: there is always an axle to inspect. Inspect the axle last. Pre-Trip Engine Compartment Side of Truck Trailer Connections External Light Check In-Cab Inspection & Brake Check 1 2 All students MUST Mirror checks Intersection checks RR crossing checks Curbs Roadside stops Turn signals Miss a gear? Don’t panic. Rev the engine and try again. Use your hard walls and soft wall to find your gear. 7170 Dahlia St. • Commerce City, CO 80022 • cdlcollege.com Maneuvers 3 Road Test Straight Back and Offset Park All students MUST also either Parallel Park or Alley Dock