CDL Final Exam: The CDL Skill Test Explained After obtaining your commercial learner’s permit, and you graduated from TruckTrailerPro CDL School we will schedule the CDL Skill Test at TruckTrailerPro CDL Test Site. This test is divided into three parts: Pre-trip Inspection, Basic Vehicle Controls Test, and On-Road Driving Test. The school provides a test vehicle for your use.
The CDL Skill Test requires you to take the test in the same class and type of motor vehicle you intend to drive once you have your CDL. If the vehicle you use for the test lacks air brakes, you’ll have an air brakes restriction on your CDL.
- Pre-trip Inspection: This part assesses your knowledge of the vehicle class you plan to drive and ensures your commercial vehicle’s safety for public roads. Failing this inspection means you can’t proceed to the Basic Control Test. You can request the sheet below from your examiner to have it at the exam to guide you.
You can check the video that we prepared for you to understand it better.
The Basic Controls Test includes maneuver below:
- Basic Controls Test: Before the Road Skills Test, you must demonstrate your ability to handle a commercial vehicle. This involves off-road maneuvers like backing up, moving forward, and making turns in a designated area.
You can check the video that we prepared for you to understand it better.
The Basic Controls Test includes maneuver below:
- Road Skills Test: After passing the first two tests, you drive your commercial vehicle on public roads in various traffic scenarios. The vehicle should match the class you plan to drive with your CDL.
You can check the video that we prepared for you to understand it better.
The Road Skills Test will be administered on a route predetermined by the safety specialist. The test route will most likely include the following:
- Starting
- Stopping
- Braking
- Turning
- Observing traffic signs
- Observing traffic signals
- Observing other traffic
- Using vehicle controls
- Maintaining proper lane positions
- Handling upgrades and downgrades
- Negotiating railroad crossings
- Checking bridge and underpass clearance
- Adhering to traffic laws
- Following safe driving practices for trucks or buses
On your CDL Skill Test Day, remember to:
- Arrive on time.
- Bring your valid Driver’s license.
- Bring your validated commercial learner’s permit.
- Bring a valid D.O.T. medical card.
- Bring a test vehicle matching the license class you are testing for and has passed inspection.
NOTE: If the cancellation is caused by you, you will not get any refund from the exam site. If you want to take the exam, you will have to pay again.
Failure to meet these requirements may lead to the cancellation of your CDL Skill Test appointment. If you attended TruckTrailerPro CDL School, we schedule your test after graduation. For students from other schools, you must independently schedule an appointment at least 48 hours before the exam.
If you decide to cancel, do so at least 48 hours before the scheduled test. Failing any part of the CDL Skill Test means you can’t retake it until the next day. TruckTrailerPro CDL Test Site may cancel appointments due to bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, so check for cancellations on the test day.
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