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Refineries all over the state of Illinois mean that there is a lucrative career in hauling refined oil. If this, or any of the other jobs that require an Illinois commercial driver’s license (CDL) in the Prairie State, interest you, you’ll want to be prepared for the exam. We have everything covered to ensure that you are fully ready to pass on your first visit.

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    General Knowledge

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    IL CDL Diagnostic Test
    15 questions
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    General Knowledge Test 1
    20 questions
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    General Knowledge Test 2
    50 questions
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    General Knowledge Test 3
    50 questions
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    General Knowledge Test 4
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    General Knowledge Test 5
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    General Knowledge Test 6
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    General Knowledge Test 7
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    General Knowledge Test 8
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    General Knowledge Test 9
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    General Knowledge Test 10
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    General Knowledge Test 11
    50 questions
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    General Knowledge Test 12
    50 questions
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    General Knowledge Test 13
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    General Knowledge Marathon
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    General Knowledge Exam Simulator
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    General Knowledge Cheat Sheet
    Class A/B ELDT Video Course
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    Basic Operations
    • Orientation
    • Control Systems and Dashboards
    • Pre- and Post-Trip Inspection
    • Basic Operations
    • Shifting and Transmissions
    • Backing and Docking
    Safe Operating Practices
    • Visual search
    • Communication
    • Distraction
    • Speed management
    • Space management
    • Night operation
    • Extreme conditions
    Advanced Operating Procedures
    • Hazard Perception
    • Skid Control
    • Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing
    Vehicle Systems
    • Identification and diagnosis of malfunctions
    • Roadside inspections
    • Maintenance
    Non-Driving Operations
    • Handling and documenting cargo
    • Environmental compliance
    • Hours of Service
    • Fatigue and wellness awareness
    • Post-crash procedures
     
    • External communication
    • Whistleblower and coercion
    • Trip planning
    • Drugs and alcohol
    • Medical requirements
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    Pre-Trip Inspection

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    Pre-Trip Inspection Test 1
    20 questions
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    Pre-Trip Inspection Test 2
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    Pre-Trip Inspection Test 3
    20 questions
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    Pre-Trip Inspection Test 4
    31 questions
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    Pre-Trip Inspection Marathon
    All 91 questions
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    Pre-Trip Inspection Exam Simulator
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    Pre-Trip Inspection Video by Apex CDL Institute
    01m 05s
    How to perform a CDL Class A Pre-Trip Inspection
    22m 40s
    Pre-Trip Inspection Video
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    31m 58s
    Full Exterior and in Cab PTI by West Georgia Tech College
    16m 13s
    Air Brake Tests for Combination Vehicles
    05m 22s

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    Many people arrive at the DMV overconfident and underprepared because they fail to do some of the simple things that would allow them to pass easily. What follows are the 10 steps that every aspiring commefcial driver should take to prepare for his or her official CDL or CLP knowledge exam.

    10 Things You Should Do Before Your CDL Knowledge Exam

    Many people arrive at the DMV overconfident and underprepared because they fail to do some of the simple things that would allow them to pass easily. What follows are the 10 steps that every aspiring commefcial driver should take to prepare for his or her official CDL or CLP knowledge exam.

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