Resources

At DrivePoint CDL Academy, we believe in setting our students up for success from day one. Our downloadable resources are designed to help you prepare for every part of the Modernized CDL Skills Test with confidence.

These printable, step-by-step guides help you prepare for your CDL test. Also included are the CDL Vehicle Inspection Checklists that you can bring with you on the day of your test.

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How to pass your test on the first try

Class A vehicle inspection checklist for tractor semi-trailers, trucks, trailers, buses, and school buses. Includes sections for in-vehicle/engine start, lights operation check, front vehicle/engine area, steering axle, side of vehicle, combination vehicles, trailer, and bus-specific items. Emphasizes hands-on inspection with no additional notes allowed. Drive Point CDL Academy logo at bottom. Version dated September 9, 2022.

CDL Class A Checklist

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Tips on how to prepare for your CDL test

CDL vehicle inspection checklist for Class B or C straight truck, covering in-vehicle start, lights, engine area, steering axle, side and rear vehicle components. Includes top and side view illustrations of a truck.

CDL Class B Checklist

Diagram illustrating maneuvering steps for a semi-truck, including forward stop, straight line backing, forward offset tracking, and reverse offset tracking. Each step shows the starting and ending positions of the truck with directional arrows and labels.

Basic Control Skills reference guide

Commercial vehicle inspection checklist for Class B or C vehicles, including passenger or school buses. Features categories like In-Vehicle/Engine Start, Passenger and School Bus Only, School Bus Only, Lights Operations Check, Front of Vehicle/Engine Area, Steering Axle, Side of Vehicle, and Rear of Vehicle. Includes additional notes on inspection requirements and automatic failures.

P and S CDL Checklist