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.

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.
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Maneuvers 3 Road Test
Straight Back and Offset Park
All students MUST also either
Parallel Park or Alley Dock