CDL - Commercial Driver's License Program : Module 10

The Student will be able to demonstrate road driving skills by:

• Carefully entering traffic from a stopped or parked position.
• Using clutch and gears properly (if applicable).
• Proceeding from a stopped position without rolling backward.
• Using mirrors properly.
• Signaling intention to turn well in advance of the turn.
• Getting into the proper lane to turn well in advance of the turn.
• Checking traffic conditions and turning only when the intersection is clear.
• Restricting traffic from passing on the right when preparing to complete a right-hand turn.
• Maintain 3 feet or less on the right side of the vehicle.
• Executing a right-hand turn maintaining 3 feet or less on the right side of the vehicle.
• Completing a turn promptly and safely and not impeding other traffic.
• Selecting and shifting to proper gear prior to beginning any turn (if applicable).
• Obeying all traffic signals.
• Planning stops in advance and adjusting speed correctly.
• Using brakes properly on grades.
• Planning stops far enough in advance to avoid hard braking.
• Stopping clear of crosswalks.
• Coming to a complete stop at all stop signs.
• Yielding the right of way at intersections having yield signs.
• Checking for cross traffic regardless of traffic signals.
• Approaching all intersections prepared to stop if necessary.
• Stopping a minimum of 15 feet but not more than 50 feet before the railroad grade crossing if stopping is necessary.
• Selecting proper gear to avoid shifting gears on railroad grade crossing (if applicable).
• Determining sufficient space required for passing.
• Passing only in safe locations.
• Describing in detail how to pass safely on a two-lane highway.
• Describing in detail how to pass safely on a four or more-lane highway.
• Signaling lane changes before and after passing.
• Passing only when appropriate to avoid impeding other traffic.
• Returning to the right lane promptly, but only when safe to do so.
• Observing speed limits.
• Adjusting speed properly to road, weather, and traffic conditions.
• Slowing down in advance of curves, danger zones, and intersections.
• Maintaining consistent speed where possible.
• Yielding the right of way.
• Allowing faster traffic to pass.
• Demonstrate the proper procedures for navigating a weigh station.
• Using horn only when necessary.
• Parking only in legally permissible parking areas.
• Checking instruments at regular intervals.
• Maintaining proper engine RPM while driving.
• Determining minimum front-to-rear distances when following other vehicles using industry-recognized standards.