CDL Study Guide – 2025

CDL Study Guide - 2025

Use this CDL study guide to begin preparing for your CDL written exams and pre trip inspection test. If you’re looking for training, connect with a partner CDL school near you.

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• CDL Manuals
• CDL Practice Tests
• Pre Trip Inspection

A good place to start is our truck driver training outline or just get right into the CDL manual or the practice tests linked below.

Truck Driver’s License Study Materials

Use these resources like the CDL manuals, pre-trip inspection checklist, and free online practice tests to help you study for your CDL. Pass the test, get your license, and start searching for your first truck driving job.

General & State CDL License Manuals

Study the CDL manual to become familiar with the rules and regulations of truck driving.

• • Complete Online CDL License Manual
  • State CDL License Manuals

CDL License Practice Tests

Take the CDL practice tests after studying the CDL manuals. They’re free and you can take them as many times as you want.

• CDL General Knowledge Test
• HAZMAT Practice Test
• Trade School Practice Tests

Pre-Trip Inspection Study & Checklists

Most states require students to pass a pre-trip inspection test before obtaining a commercial driver’s license. Use our CDL pre-trip inspection checklist and practice test as your pre trip inspection study guide. The practice test has sample questions about checking items in the engine compartment, driver door fuel area, trailer, in the cab and more.

• CDL Pre Trip Inspection Checklist & PDF File
• Class A Pre Trip Inspection Practice Test

Trucking Terminology

• Truck Driver Terminology – “Each profession has its own set of words and phrases that help members of the profession communicate with each other effectively. Like doctors, lawyers and pilots, truck drivers also have their own special language they use to communicate.”

More reading:

• What to Expect From Your CDL Classes