How to Print Out a CDL Study Guide
Each state governs the issuance of commercial driver's licenses. These licenses permit the driver to drive vehicles used for the transport of goods across state lines. Obtaining a CDL is more involved than getting a basic driver's license, and applicants should be prepared to study a whole new set or requirements. It is easy to download a study guide.
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Instructions
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Open your Web browser and download the newest version of Adobe Reader if you don't have it. Adobe Reader is a free program that will allow you to open PDF files, the file type the majority of states use for their downloadable documents.
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Go to DMV.org, which compiles DMV information from all over the country. Click on the state where you will be obtaining your license.
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Click on the "Truckers (CDL)" link on the right-hand side of the page and click on "Apply for a brand-new CDL."
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Scroll down to the "Choose Your License" section. There should be a link to your state's commercial driver's license manual. Click on the link to download the PDF of the manual.
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Open the PDF file. Click on the "File" menu and then click on the "Print" command. Click on the "OK" button to begin printing.
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Tips & Warnings
You can also go to your state's DMV website and download the manual and study guide directly from the state agency.
While the majority of the rules governing the CDLs are the same in each state, download the correct state file for any state specific rules. Check the study guide before you print.
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