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NOTE: The contents of this test booklet are ONLY for Indiana CommercialDriver’s License testing on or after July 1, 2007.All applicants testing on or before June 30, 2007, must obtain a 2006 CDL test booklet atwww.in.gov/dor/mcs/cdl.htmlPlease call our CDL Services line at (317) 615-7335 if you have any questions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS\Please Note: This manual consists of three sections. Introduction - general licensing information. Knowledge - study material for the written test. Skills - study material for the skills test.IntroductionHow to get a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) . 2Providing Physical Examination Information . 3Implied Consent for Alcohol Testing, Serious and Disqualifying Offenses . 4Vehicle Class/Groups/Endorsements, Sections to be studied . 12KnowledgeSection 1: CDL tests, Driver Disqualifications, Safety Rules . 14Section 2: Driving safely . 17Section 3: Transporting Cargo Safely . 59Section 4: Transporting Passengers Safely . 62Section 5: Air Brakes . 65Section 6: Combination Vehicles . 75Section 7: Doubles and Triples . 86Section 8: Tank Vehicles. 90Section 9: Hazardous Materials . 92Section 10: School Buses .112SkillsOverview . 124Section 11: Pre-Trip Inspection . 124Four Point Air Brake Check Illustration . 126Inspection Items/Scoring Standards . 130Section 12: Basic Vehicle Control Exercise . 141Section 13: On Road Driving . 144To take the skills test you must make an appointment with a third party CDL test site. To get a list oftest sites visit any Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles License Branch or visit the Motor CarrierServices Web site www.in.gov/dor/mcs/test-sites.htmlIf you have any CDL licensing questions please call our CDL services line at (317) 615-7335.Indiana Commercial Driver’s License Test Booklet1
INTRODUCTIONHow to Get a Commercial Driver’sLicenseAll drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV)must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Toget a CDL, you will need to pass written knowledgetests, a skills test and a DOT physical examination.This manual is a study guide for passing the writtenknowledge tests and the CDL skills test. The bookletand a physical examination form may be obtainedat any Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles LicenseBranch or from the Department of Revenue, MotorCarrier Services’ Web site at www.in.gov/dor/mcs/formlist.html1. A driver must have a valid Indiana operator’slicense.2. A driver must have a valid United States SocialSecurity Card. Copies of a Social Security cardare not valid and will not be accepted. Checkwith any Indiana Bureau of Motor VehiclesLicense Branch for current requirements of “Proofof Social Security Number.”3. A driver must pass a DOT physical examinationprior to applying for an initial (CDL) and everytwo years thereafter. The driver must provide thevalid DOT physical examination for filing with theDepartment of Revenue (DOR) to maintaincommercial driving privileges.4. A driver must obtain a Commercial Driver’s Licenselearner’s permit from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.To obtain a CDL learner’s permit a driver will haveto take one or more of the written knowledgetests:A. The general knowledge test must be takenby all drivers.B. The passenger transport test must betaken by all bus drivers.C. The air brakes test if the vehicle a driver isdriving has air brakes.D. The combination vehicle test forcombination vehicles.E. The hazardous material test if a driver isrequired to haul hazardous waste orhazardous materials requiring vehicleplacards.F. The tanker test if a driver is required tohaul liquids in bulk.G. The doubles/triples test if a driver isrequired to pull double or triple trailers.H. The schoolbus endorsement test must betaken by all schoolbus drivers. (SchoolBus means a Commercial Motor Vehicleused to transport pre-primary, primary, orsecondary school students from hometo school, from school to home, or to and2from school-sponsored events) with 16 ormore passengers (including the driver).To obtain the school bus “S” endorsementall applicants must successfully completeall applicable testing requirementsincluding the written knowledge forpassenger and school bus, obtain a CDLlearner’s permit with an “S” endorsement,and skills test in a representative vehicle(school bus) to obtain the school bus “S”endorsement.Interpretations to the Federal Motor carrierSafety Regulations Part 383.93 state:“Only drivers actually transportingpre-primary, primary, or secondary schoolstudents from home to school, from schoolto home, or to and from school sponsoredevents in a school bus are required to haveboth the “P” (Passenger) and “S” (SchoolBus) endorsements. Only a “P”endorsement is required by driversdelivering school buses, and by driverstransporting students and/or adults to andfrom events that are not sponsored by theschool.”5. After a driver has acquired a CDL permit, thedriver then must pass a skills test in avehicle representative of the class of licensewhich the driver will receive. The skills testmust be taken at an approved State ThirdParty Test Site and will consist of three parts:A. The pre-trip inspection test.B. The basic control skills test.C. The road trip test.If a driver fails the skills test, the driver may takethe test again the next day. A driver must only testonce a day. A driver will be responsible for all costseach time that driver has to take a skills test. Aftera driver has passed the skills test, the examiner willvalidate a certification form which is to be taken to anyIndiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles License Branch.6. After a driver has passed all tests, the driverneeds to take their Indiana operators license,CDL permit, skills test certification and DOT/CDL physical to any Indiana Bureau of MotorVehicles License Branch. At that time, if thedriver has a valid driver’s license status, theLicense Branch will issue the driver their CDL.Note: If the Commercial Driver’s License hasbeen expired, disqualified, canceled, revoked, orinvalidated for more than one year, the holder mustpass all knowledge and skills exams prior to issuanceof the CDL license. (140 IAC 7-3-17)Indiana Commercial Driver’s License Test Booklet
Review of Steps to Obtain an IndianaCDL:The applicant must:1. Have a valid Indiana operator’s license.2. Pass a DOT physical examination. (Seeexplanation below.)3. Pass the written CDL test at any Indiana Bureauof Motor Vehicles (BMV) License Branch.4. Obtain a learner’s permit.5. Schedule and pass a skills test at an Indianacontracted Third Party CDL Skills Test Site.6. Upon passing the skills test, submit the SkillsTest Certificate within 30 days to any Indiana BMVbranch.Providing Physical ExaminationIn an effort to protect the integrity of medical reportingand to monitor the medical status of individuals whohold CDL’s, the State of Indiana Bureau of MotorVehicles, and the Federal Highway Administrationhave entered into a medical review program. Thisprogram will allow the Indiana Department of Revenueto track medical histories to ensure compliance withfederal and state medical requirements.The program requires a CDL applicant or a CDLdriver to:1. Provide a copy of the DOT physical examinationform when making application for a CDL permitand every two years thereafter.2. Sign an information release for the Departmentof Revenue and supply the physician’s address,phone number and state license number (Indianaforms have space for this information, but theDOR will accept any DOT physical examinationform as long as this information is provided out of state physicals need to have thephysician’s name, address and phonenumber.)3. DOT Physical Examination forms are availableat all Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles LicenseBranches or on the DOR Motor Carrier ServicesWeb site at www.in.gov/dor/mcs/formlist.htmlAll Physical Examination Forms musthave:1. Date of examination.2. The driver’s correct name and date of birth.3. Doctor’s signature, phone number, andIndiana Commercial Driver’s License Test BookletPhysician’s state license number. (Out of statephysicals need to list the physician’s statelicense number)4. The driver’s signature on the DOR signaturerelease line and the driver’s Social SecurityNumber.5. Out of state physicals will be accepted, but theindividual must still sign an information releasefor the DOR and supply their Social SecurityNumber. This information may be addedanywhere on the long form as long as it isclearly visible. (Example: top of form or onthe margins) The release may say: I authorizethis information to be released to the IndianaDOR.If a physical form is missing any of this information,a Commercial Driver’s License may not be issued.This program is for all CDL licenses.If an individual comes into the branch without a copyof the DOT Physical Examination form, the clerk musttell the driver to contact the physician or the companythat is responsible for the physical. An individual maythen do one of the following:1. Mail to:Indiana Department of RevenueMotor Carrier Services Division5252 Decatur Blvd., Suite RIndianapolis, IN 462412. Fax to CDL at (317) 821-2340All information is confidentialIf you have any questions, please call the CDLMedical Section Help Desk at: (317) 615-7335.DOT Physical Examination Informationis now automated (317) 615-7433Commercial drivers with a CDL and authorizedcompanies can now check the processing status of aDOT physical examination form by calling the IndianaDepartment of Revenue, Motor Carrier ServicesDivision, CDL Section’s Voice Response Unit (VRU)at (317) 615-7433.Companies must register with the CDL Section andreceive an authorization number. Authorizationapplication forms are available from the CDL Sectionby calling (317) 615-7335, or you may download theapplication form from our Web site at www.in.gov/dor/mcs/formlist.html3
The most up to date versions of the FederalMotor Carrier Safety Regulations may beobtained from the Federal Motor Carrier SafetyAdministration’s Web site: ons.htm Simplyclick on All Regulations & Guidance, Part 383and then 383.51.Exemption of Certain Physical DefectsA person who is not physically qualified to driveunder FMCSR 391.41 (b)(1) or (2) and who isotherwise qualified to drive a commercial motorvehicle, may drive a commercial motor vehicle ifthe Regional Director of Motor Carrier Safety hasgranted an exemption to that person.An example would be a person requiring a prostheticor orthotic device. Such a driver is not automaticallydisqualified from operating a commercial motorvehicle. The State of Indiana, in conjunction withthe Federal Highway Administration, will conducta physical exemption evaluation, provided allexemption requirements are met.For specific information regarding the application,call the Federal Highway Administration (Indianaoffice) at (317) 226-7474. Please contact theDepartment of Revenue Commercial Driver’sLicense Medical Section for additional informationor assistance at (317) 615-7335.Implied Consent to Alcohol Testing383.72 “Any person who holds a CDL shall bedeemed to have consented to such testing as isrequired of him/her by any State or jurisdiction inthe enforcement of 383.51 (b) and 392.5 (a)(2)Consent is implied by driving a commercial motorvehicle.”“Driving a commercial motor vehicle while underthe influence of alcohol.” This includes:(A) Driving a commercial motor vehiclewhile the person’s alcohol is 0.04percent or more; or(B) Driving under the influence ofalcohol, as prescribed by Statelaw; or(C) Refusal to undergo such testing as isrequired by any State or jurisdiction inthe enforcement of 383.51 (b), or392.5 (a)(2).4392.5 (a)(2) No driver shall: Use alcohol, beunder the influence of alcohol, or have anymeasured alcohol concentration or detectedpresence of alcohol, while on duty, or operating, orin physical control of a commercial motor vehicle.Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations,Parts 383, 390, 391, 392. U.S. Department ofTransportation, Federal Highway Administration.Commercial Driver’s License FederalMotor Carrier Safety Regulations DriverDisqualifications and Penalties383.51 (a) General.(1) A driver or holder of a CDL who is disqualifiedmust not drive a CMV.(2) An employer must not knowingly allow, require,permit or authorize a driver who is disqualifiedto drive a CMV.(3) A driver is subject to disqualification sanctionsdesignated in paragraphs (b) and (c) of thissection, if the holder of a CDL drives a CMV ornon-CMV and is convicted of the violations.(4) Determining first and subsequent violations.For purposes of determining first andsubsequent violations of the offenses specifiedin this subpart, each conviction for anyoffense listed in Tables 1 through 4 to thissection resulting from a separate incident,whether committed in a CMV or non-CMV,must be counted.(5) Reinstatement after lifetime disqualification. AState may reinstate any driver disqualifiedfor life for offenses described in paragraphs(b)(1) through (b)(8) of this section (Table1 to 383.51) after 10 years if that person hasvoluntarily entered and successfullycompleted an appropriate rehabilitationprogram approved by the State. Any personwho has been reinstated in accordance withthis provision and who is subsequentlyconvicted of a disqualifying offense describedin paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(8) of thissection (Table 1 to § 383.51) must not bereinstated.(b) Disqualification for major offenses. Table1 to 383.51 contains a list of the offensesand periods for which a driver must bedisqualified, depending upon the type ofvehicle the driver is operating at the time ofthe violation, as follows:See Table 1 to 383.51 on the next page.Indiana Commercial Driver’s License Test Booklet
Table 1 to 383.51If a driveroperates motorvehicle and isconvicted of:For a firstFor a firstFor a firstconviction orconviction orconviction orrefusal to berefusal to berefusal to betested whiletested whiletested whileoperating a CMVoperating aoperating atransportingCMV, anon-CMV,hazardouspersona CDLmaterialsrequired toholder must berequired to behavedisqualified fromplacarded under thea CDL andoperating aCMV for:Hazardousa CDL holderMaterialsmust be“Regulationsdisqualified(49 CFR part 172,fromsubpart F), a personoperating arequired to have aCMV for:CDL and CDL holdermust be disqualifiedfrom operating aCMV for:For a secondconviction orrefusal tobe testedin a separateincident of anycombination ofoffenses inthis table whileoperatinga CMV, a personrequired to havea CDL and aCDL holder must bedisqualified fromoperating aCMV for:For a secondconviction orrefusal to betested in aseparateincident of anycombination ofoffenses in thistable whileoperating anon-CMV, a CDLholder must bedisqualified fromoperating aCMV for:(1) Being underthe influence ofalcohol asprescribed byState law.1 year1 year3 yearsLifeLife(2) Being underthe influence of acontrolledsubstance.1 year1 year3 yearsLifeLife(3) Having analcoholconcentration of0.04 or greaterwhile operating aCMV.1 yearNot applicable3 yearsLifeNot applicable(4) Refusing totake an alcoholtest as requiredby a State or jurisdiction under itsimpliedconsent laws orregulations asdefined in 383.72of this part.1 year1 year3 yearsLifeLife(5) Leaving thescene of anaccident.1 year1 year3 yearsLifeLife(6) Using thevehicle tocommit a felony,other than felonydescribed inparagraph (b)(9)of this table.1 year1 year3 yearsLifeLifeIndiana Commercial Driver’s License Test Booklet5
Table 1 to 383.51 - continuedIf a driveroperates motorvehicle and isconvicted of:For a firstconviction orrefusal to betested whileoperating aCMV, a personrequired to havea CDL and aCDL holder mustbe disqualifiedfrom operating aCMV for:For a firstconviction orrefusal to betested whileoperating anon-CMV, a CDLholder must bedisqualified fromoperating aCMV for:(7) Driving a CMVwhen, as a resultof priorviolationscommittedoperating a CMV,the driver’s CDLis revoked,suspended, orcanceled, or thedriver isdisquallified fromoperating a CMV.1 yearNot applicable3 yearsLifeNot applicable(8) Causing afatality throughthe negligentoperation of aCMV, includingbut not limitedto the crimes ofmotor vehiclemanslaughter,homicide by motorvehicle and negligenthomicide.1 yearNot applicable3 yearsLifeNot applicable(9) Using thevehicle in thecommission of afelony involvingmanufacturing,distributing, ordispensing acontrolledsubstanceLife-not eligiblefor 10-yearreinstatement.Life-not eligiblefor 10-yearreinstatement.Life-not eligible for 10yearreinstatement.Life-noteligible for 10yearreinstatement.Life-not eligiblefor 10-yearreinstatement.6For a firstFor aFor a secondconviction orsecondconvictionrefusal to be testedconviction oror refusal towhile operating a CMVrefusal to bebe tested intransportingtested in aa separatehazardousseparateincident of anymaterials required to be combinationincidentplacarded under theof anyof offenses inHazardousthis table while combination ofMaterialsoperatingoffenses in this“Regulationsa CMV, atable while(49 CFR part 172,personoperating asubpart F), arequired tonon-CMV, a CDLperson required to havehave a CDLholder must bea CDL and CDLand a CDLdisqualified fromholder mustholder mustoperating abe disqualifiedbe disqualifiedCMV for:from operating a CMVfromfor:operating aCMV for:Indiana Commercial Driver’s License Test Booklet
(c) Disqualification for serious traffic violations. Table 2 to 383.51 contains a list of the offenses and the periods, for which a drivermust be disqualified, depending upon the type of vehicle the driver is operating at the time of the violation, as follows:If the driver operatesa motor vehicle andis convicted of:For a third orFor a secondFor a secondsubsequentconviction of anyconviction of anyconviction of anycombination ofcombination ofcombination ofoffenses in this table offenses in this tableoffenses in this tablein a separatein a separatein a separateincident within aincident within aincident within a3-year3-year period while3-year period whileperiod whileoperating aoperating a CMV, aoperating a CMV, anon-CMV, a CDLperson required toperson required toholder must behave a CDL and ahave a CDL and adisqualified fromCDL holder must beCDL holder must beoperating a CMV,disqualified fromdisqualified fromif the convictionresults in theoperating aoperating aCMV for:CMV for:revocation,cancellation, ofsuspension of theCDL holder’slicense ornon-CMV drivingprivileges, for:For a third orsubsequentconviction of anycombination ofoffenses in this tablein a separateincident within a3-year periodwhile operating anon-CMV, a CDLholder must bedisqualified fromoperating a CMV,if the convictionresults in therevocation,cancellation, ofsuspension of theCDL holder’slicense ornon-CMV drivingprivileges, for:(1) Speedingexcessively,involving any speedof 24.1 kmph(15 mph) or moreabove the postedspeed limit.60 days60 days120 days120 days(2) Drivingrecklessly, asdefined by State orlocal law orregulation, includingbut, not limited to,offenses of drivinga motor vehicle inwillful or wantondisregard for thesafety of persons orproperty.60 days60 days120 days120 days(3) Making improperor erratic traffic lanechanges.60 days60 days120 days120 days(4) Following thevehicle ahead tooclosely.60 days60 days120 days120 daysIndiana Commercial Driver’s License Test Booklet7
If the driver operatesa motor vehicle andis convicted of:For a third orFor a secondFor a secondsubsequentconviction of anyconviction of anyconviction of anycombination ofcombination ofcombination ofoffenses in this table offenses in this tableoffenses in this tablein a separatein a separatein a separateincident within aincident within aincident within a3-year3-year period while3-year period whileperiod whileoperating aoperating a CMV, aoperating a CMV, anon-CMV, a CDLperson required toperson required toholder must behave a CDL and ahave a CDL and adisqualified fromCDL holder must be operating a CMV, if CDL holder must bedisqualified fromdisqualified fromthe convictionresults in theoperating aoperating aCMV for:CMV for:revocation,cancellation, ofsuspension of theCDL holder’slicense ornon-CMV drivingprivileges, for:For a third orsubsequentconviction of anycombination ofoffenses in this tablein a separateincident within a3-year periodwhile operating anon-CMV, a CDLholder must bedisqualified fromoperating a CMV,if the convictionresults in therevocation,cancellation, ofsuspension of theCDL holder’slicense ornon-CMV drivingprivileges, for:(5) Violating State orlocal law relating tomotor vehicle trafficcontrol (other thana parking violation)arising in connectionwith a fatal accident.60 days60 days120 days120 days(6) Driving a CMVwithout obtaining aCDL.60 daysNot applicable120 daysNot applicable(7) Driving a CMVwithout a CDL in thedriver’s possession1.60 daysNot applicable120 daysNot applicable(8) Driving a CMVwithout the properclass of CDL and/orendorsements forthe specific vehiclegroup being operated or for the passengers or type of cargobeing transported.60 daysNot applicable120 daysNot applicable1Any individual who provides proof to the enforcement authority that issued the citation, by the date the individual must appear in court or pay any finefor such a violation, that the individual held a valid CDL on the date the citation was issued, shall not be guilty of this offense.8Indiana Commercial Driver’s License Test Booklet
(d) Disqualification for railroad-highway grade crossing offenses. Table 3 to 383.51 contains a list of the offenses and theperiods for which a driver must be disqualified, when the driver is operating a CMV at the time of the violation, as follows:Table 3 to 383.51If the driver is convicted ofoperating a CMV inviolation of a Federal,State or local law because:For a first conviction aperson required to have aCDL and a CDL holdermust be disqualifiedfrom operating aCMV for:For a second conviction of anycombination of offenses in thistable in a separateincident within a 3-year period, aperson required to have a CDLand a CDL holder must bedisqualified from operating aCMV for:For a third or subsequentconviction of anycombination of offenses inthis table in a separateincident within a 3-yearperiod, a person required tohave a CDL and aCDL holder must bedisqualified fromoperating a CMV for:(1) The driver is notrequired to always stop,but fails to slow down andcheck that tracks are clearof an approaching train.No less than 60 daysNo less than 120 daysNo less than 1 year(2) The driver is notrequired to always stop,but fails to stop beforereaching the crossing, ifthe tracks are not clear.No less than 60 daysNo less than 120 daysNo less than 1 year(3) The driver is alwaysrequired to stop but failsto stop before driving onthe crossing.No less than 60 daysNo less than 120 daysNo less than 1 year(4) The driver fails to havesufficient space to drivecompletely through thecrossing without stopping.No less than 60 daysNo less than 120 daysNo less than 1 year(5) The driver fails to obeya traffic control deviceor the directions of anenforcement official at thecrossing.No less than 60 daysNo less than 120 daysNo less than 1 year(6) The driver fails tonegotiate a crossingbecause of insufficientundercarriage clearance.No less than 60 daysNo less than 120 daysNo less than 1 yearIndiana Commercial Driver’s License Test Booklet9
(e) Disqualification for violating out of-service orders. Table 4 to 383.51 contains a list of the offenses and periods,for which a driver must be disqualified when the driver is operating a CMV at the time of the violation, as follows:Table 4 to 383.51If the driver operates aCMV and is convicted of:For a first convictionwhile operating a CMV, aperson required to have a“CDL and a CDLholder must bedisqualified fromoperatinga CMV for:For a second conviction ina separate incident withina 10-year period whileoperating a CMV, aperson required to havea CDL and a CDL holdermust be disqualifiedfrom operatinga CMV for:For a third or subsequentconviction in a separateincident within a 10-yearperiod while operating aCMV, a person requiredto have a CDL and a CDLholder must bedisqualified fromoperating a CMV for:(1) Violating a driver orvehicle out-of-serviceorder while transportingnon-hazardous materials.No less than 90 days ormore than 1-year.No less than 1-year ormore than 5-years.No less than 3-years ormore than 5-years.(2) Violating a driver orvehicle out-of-serviceorder while transporing hazardous materialsrequired to be placardedunder part 172, subpart Fof this title or whileoperating a vehicledesigned to transport16 or more passengers,including the driver.No less than 180 days ormore than 2-years.No less than 3-years ormore than 5-years.No less than 3-years ormore than 5-years.Operation LifesaverPreventing railroad grade crossing accidents is upto you. Federal Motor Carrier Safety RegulationsTitle 49 part 392.10 states: Drivers of commercialmotor vehicles requiring placards or transportingpassengers .shall not . “cross a railroad trackat grade unless he/she first: Stops the vehiclewithin 50 feet of, and not closer than 15 feet to,the tracks; thereafter listens and looks in eachdirection along the tracks for an approaching train;and is certain that no train is approaching. Whenit is safe to do so, the driver may drive the vehicleacross the tracks in a gear that permits the vehicle to complete the crossing without a change ofgears.”Every year hundreds of accidents at railroad gradecrossings can be avoided if drivers follow thesesimple procedures:crossing until you are sure you can clear thecrossing.3. Look for a second train. After the last car of thetrain passes, check both directions to see if another train is approaching.4. Never drive around crossing gates. If the gatesare down, do not cross the tracks.5. Never shift gears on the crossing.6. Watch for vehicles that must stop at a crossing.Be prepared to stop when following buses ortrucks which are required to stop at railroadcrossings.7. Never race a train to the crossing.As always, safe driving practices on the road canhelp to avoid accidents. As a driver on Indianaroads and highways, you have a responsibilityto practice safe driving. Remember, a life coulddepend on it. If you should have any questions onOperation Lifesaver, please contact the office at(800) 537-6224.1. Expect a train on any track at any time, day ornight.2. Never get trapped on a grade crossing. Whentraffic is heavy, wait on the approach to a10Indiana Commercial Driver’s License Test Booklet
How To Use This ManualIf you want to get a license to drive this type of vehicleor a similar tank vehicle *Study these sectionsof the driver’s manualSection 1:Section 2:Section 3:Section 5:Section 6:Section 7:Section 9:IntroductionDriving SafelyCargo*Air BrakesCombination VehiclesDoubles and TriplesHaz Mat (If needed)Section 1: IntroductionSection 2: Driving SafelySection 3: Cargo*Section 5: Air BrakesSection 6: Combination Vehicles(except double/triple trailer info)Section 9: Haz Mat (if needed)Section 1:Section 2:Section 3:Section 4:Section 5:Section 6:IntroductionDriving SafelyCargoPassengersAir Brakes (if needed)Combination Vehicles(if needed)Section 10: School bus (if needed)Section 1:Section 2:Section 3:Section 5:Section 9:IntroductionDriving SafelyCargo*Air Brakes (if needed)Haz Mat (if needed)Section 1:Section 2:Section 3:Section 9:IntroductionDriving SafelyCargo*Haz Mat*If you want a tank vehicle endorsement, study especially Section 3.4*If the vehicle used for testing is NOT a semi-trailer, license must show an “S” restriction. “No-Semi”Indiana Commercial Driver’s License Test Booklet11
ABVehicle DescriptionVehicle Groups (FMSCR 383.91 and Associated CDL TestsKnowledge Tests RequiredTypical Vehicle in GroupAny combination of vehicles with aGCWR of 26,001 or more poundsprovided the GVWR of the vehicle(s)being towed is in excess of 10,000pounds. General KnowledgeCombination VehiclesAir Brakes (if equipped)*Passenger Transport (ifapplicable) Vehicle InspectionBasic Control SkillsRoadAny single vehicle with a GVWR of26,001 or more pounds or any suchvehicle towing a vehicle not in excessof 10,000 pounds GVWR. General KnowledgeAir brakes (if equipped)*Passenger Transport (ifapplicable)Schoolbus (if applicable) Vehicle InspectionBasic Control SkillsRoad Vehicle InspectionBasic Control SkillsRoad General KnowledgeAir Br
Pass the written CDL test at any Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) License Branch. 4. Obtain a learner's permit. 5. Schedule and pass a skills test at an Indiana contracted Third Party CDL Skills Test Site. 6. Upon passing the skills test, submit the Skills Test Certifi cate within 30 days to any Indiana BMV branch. Providing Physical .
