Graduation


1) The general knowledge written test is in multiple-choice format. There are 50 questions covering driver safety, equipment safety, rules and regulations. No more than 10 errors are allowed for passing. There is also a combinations test that comprises 15 questions regarding information required for driving tractor-trailers or straight trucks and trailers

2) Endorsements are:

Hazardous materials – Fifteen questions (no more than 3 errors) concerning hazardous materials transportation rules. Note: A) You must be 21 years of age to obtain this endorsement; B) This test is administered in English only.

Doubles/Triples – Fifteen questions (no more than 3 errors) covering multi-trailer safety, coupling, uncoupling, inspection and brakes.

Tankers – Twenty questions (no more than 4 errors) about tank vehicle, safety, inspection and the physical properties of transporting liquids

Passenger – Twenty questions (no more than 4 errors) concerning passenger vehicle inspections, loading and unloading, safety and passenger management.

3) The pre-trip inspection involves a verbal demonstration that the vehicle is safe to drive by walking around the vehicle accompanied by a DMV examiner, pointing out each item and explaining why it is important and what you are looking for (ie., pointing to the coolant reservoir determine by checking the coolant level is within limits by inspecting through the sight glass). The air brake check is also performed verbally in the presence of a DMV examiner. The examiner determines whether the proper procedure for inspecting the air brakes is being followed (compressor cut-in and cut-out, air pressure drop and low air warning device activation).

4) Maneuverability skills include straight-line backing, parallel parking, measured right turn, alley dock and measured stop. General road skills include turns, intersections, urban/rural/freeway driving, stopping and starting, curves, upgrades, downgrades, railroad crossings and awareness of signage.

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