The CDL study master skills guide: Passing the knowledge test, passing the driver's tests & 'how to' handbook...

— —

Malcolm Green

The CDL study master skills guide

Passing the knowledge test, passing the driver's tests & 'how to' handbook

Malcolm Green

$57.95 $48.90

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

The Choir Press
31 July 2020

Road transport & haulage trades; Roadcraft, driving & the Highway Code; Buses, trams & commercial vehicles: general interest

This up to date informative and fully illustrated guide provides all the in-depth information and support you need to aid your success in advancing from learner to pass certificate, enhance your employment opportunities and work successfully in the industry. This book is written by a class 1/AZ driver with 24 years' experience in collaboration with a class 1/AZ trainer for the sole purpose of helping new drivers and returning drivers confidently and safely into work. Readers will find this comprehensive handbook invaluable, informative and user friendly. Whether you are just starting out in your career, or a returning veteran of the open road, you will find everything you need within these 20 chapters to support your next steps, including:
*

In depth comprehensive advice and guidance on how to pass the 'CDL Knowledge Test' and the 'Practical On-Road Driver's Test'.
*

An overview of the technology you will be expected to use day-to-day.
*

A clear uncomplicated review of all the rules and regulations that you are expected to abide by.
*

Users guide to operating different types of trucks; hook loaders, dump trucks, skips, grabs, cranes etc.
*

Users guide to operating various types of trailers; reefers, curtain siders, low boys, car transporters etc.
*

Step by step instructions for; loading equipment, safe loading, load securing (strapping and chaining), tarping etc.
*

Advice on road safety, fatigue and much more.

By: Malcolm Green
Imprint: The Choir Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 265g
ISBN: 9781789631456
ISBN 10: 1789631459
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 31 July 2020
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1: CDL Skills Tests Chapter 2: Mandatory Vehicle Inspection Checks Chapter 3: Coupling Procedures Chapter 4: Refrigerated and Curtainsider Trailers Chapter 5: Safe Loading and Unloading Chapter 6: Load Securing Chapter 7: Roping and Sheeting Chapter 8: Maneuvering Chapter 9: Key Safe: Lock on Dock Chapter 10: Environmentally Friendly Fuel-Saving Driving Chapter 11: Sliding Tandem Axles Chapter 12: Sliding Fifth Wheel Chapter 13: User's Guide to Operating Trucks and Trailers Chapter 14: Department of Transportation (DOT) Weigh Stations Chapter 15: Hours of Service Chapter 16: International Driving Chapter 17: Tire Chains Chapter 18: Road Safety Chapter 19: Driver Fatigue and Falling Asleep at the Wheel Chapter 20: First Aid