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Wisconsi Commercial Driver’s Manual July 2021 COVER 1 CONTENTS CONTENTS PART ONE 24 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION 5 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 24 Wisconsin information 5 1.1 Commercial driver license tests 24 Federal information 5 1.2 Medical documentation requirements 26 What should I study in this manual? 6 1.3 CDL disqualifications 28 What CDL do I need? 7 1.4 Other CDL rules 28 What are the CMV classifications? 7 1.5 International Registration Plan Who is exempt from CDL (IRP) and International Fuel Tax licensing in Wisconsin? 10 Agreement (IFTA) 29 What are endorsements? 11 SECTION 2: DRIVING SAFELY 30 What is a CDL restriction? 11 2.1 Vehicle inspection 30 Social Security number requirement 12 2.2 Basic control of your vehicle 40 Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal status requirement 12 2.3 Shifting gears 42 What is interstate commerce? 12 2.4 Seeing 44 What is intrastate commerce? 12 2.5 Communicating 46 Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) 12 2.6 Controlling speed 48 Skills testing 13 2.7 Managing space 52 School bus “S” endorsement 14 2.8 Seeing hazards 59 Hazardous materials “H” endorsement 15 2.9 Distracted driving 63 Farm service CDL 16 2.10 Aggressive drivers/road rage 67 Commercial driver 2.11 Night driving and driver fatigue 68 license medical requirements 17 2.12 Driving in fog 73 Who was grandfathered from 2.13 Driving in winter 73 federal medical standards? 18 2.14 Driving in very hot weather 76 Who is exempt from federal medical standards? 18 2.15 Railroad-highway crossings 77 Federal medical standards 2.16 Mountain driving 80 frequently asked questions 19 2.17 Driving emergencies 82 Warnings and penalties 21 2.18 Antilock braking systems (ABS) 85 Identifying human trafficking 22 2.19 Skid control and recovery 87 2.20 Crash procedures 89 2.21 Fires 90 COVER 2 CONTENTS 2.22 Alcohol, other drugs and driving 92 SECTION 7: DOUBLES AND TRIPLES 137 2.23 Hazardous materials rules for all 7.1 Pulling double/triple trailers 137 commercial drivers 93 7.2 Coupling and uncoupling 138 SECTION 3: TRANSPORTING 7.3 Inspecting doubles and triples 140 CARGO SAFELY 96 7.4 Doubles/triples air brake check 141 3.1 Inspecting cargo 96 SECTION 8: TANK VEHICLES 143 3.2 Weight and balance 96 8.1 Inspecting tank vehicles 143 3.3 Securing cargo 98 8.2 Driving tank vehicles 143 3.4 Cargo needing special attention 99 8.3 Safe driving rules 145 PART TWO 100 SECTION 9: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 147 SECTION 4: TRANSPORTING 9.1 The intent of the regulations 148 PASSENGERS SAFELY 100 9.2 Hazardous materials 4.1 Vehicle inspection 100 transportation—Who does what 149 4.2 Loading and trip start 101 9.3 Communication rules 150 4.3 On the road 102 9.4 Loading and unloading 161 4.4 After-trip vehicle inspection 104 9.5 Bulk packaging marking, loading and unloading 164 4.5 Prohibited practices 104 9.6 Driving and parking rules 166 4.6 Use of brake-door interlocks 104 9.7 Hazardous materials—emergencies 168 SECTION 5: AIR BRAKES 105 9.8 Hazardous materials glossary 174 5.1 The parts of an air brake system 105 SECTION 10: SCHOOL BUSES 178 5.2 Dual air brakes 111 Wisconsin license requirements 178 5.3 Inspecting air brake systems 111 General school bus rules 179 5.4 Using air brakes 114 10.1 Danger zones and use of mirrors 179 SECTION 6: COMBINATION VEHICLES 118 10.2 Loading and unloading 182 6.1 Driving combination vehicles safely 118 10.3 Emergency exit and evacuation 188 6.2 Combination vehicle air brakes 122 10.4 Railroad-highway crossings 191 6.3 Antilock brake systems 125 10.5 Student management 194 6.4 Coupling and uncoupling 126 10.6 Antilock braking systems 195 6.5 Inspecting a combination vehicle 134 10.7 Special safety considerations 196 Vehicle inspection for school bus 198 COVER 3 CONTENTS PART THREE 199 SECTION 11: VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST 199 11.1 All Vehicles 199 11.2 External Inspection (All Vehicles) 202 11.3 School Bus Only 206 11.4 Trailer 207 11.5 Coach/Transit Bus 208 11.6 Taking the CDL Vehicle Inspection Test 209 CDL Vehicle Inspection Memory Aid 210 SECTION 12: BASIC VEHICLE CONTROL SKILLS TEST 212 12.1 Scoring 212 12.2 Exercises 213 SECTION 13: ON ROAD DRIVING TEST 214 13.1 How You Will Be Tested 214 COVER 4 CONTENTS PRELIMINARY Federal information INFORMATION Visit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Wisconsin information at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ for: Visit wisconsindmv.gov for: • Cargo Securement Rules • CDL An Overview • Driver Medical Exemption Programs • CDL How to Apply • Federal Regulations, • CDL Vehicle Inspection Rules and Notices and Road Tests • Frequently Asked Questions about • Change Your Mailing Address Driver Medical Requirements • Commercial Driving Schools • Find a Certified Medical Examiner • Disqualifications • FMCSA Registration Process • DMV Online Services • HAZMAT Information • Endorsements • Hours of Service • Federal Medical Certificate • Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Fed Med) and Your CDL (FedMed Card) • Find an Authorized Third Party • Medical Requirements for Drivers Examiner for Your CDL Skills Test • Safety Resources • Hazardous Materials • Veteran Drivers • Medical Requirements for CDL • and more at www.fmcsa.dot.gov! • Motor Carriers and Trucking • Oversize/Overweight Permits • and more at wisconsindmv.gov! DMV General Telephone (608) 264-7447 Wisconsin State Patrol office locations and contacts COVER 5 CONTENTS What should I study For a CDL to drive the following in this manual? type of vehicle, study: For a CDL to drive the following type of vehicle, study: Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Driving Safely Section 3: Cargo Section 4: Passengers Section 1: Introduction Section 5: Air Brakes (if needed) Section 2: Driving Safely Section 10: School Bus Section 3: Cargo Section 5: Air Brakes For a CDL to drive the following Section 6: Combination Vehicles type of vehicle, study: Section 7: Doubles and Triples Section 9: Haz Mat (if needed) For a CDL to drive the following type of vehicle, study: Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Driving Safely Section 3: Cargo Section 5: Air Brakes Section 1: Introduction Section 6: Combination Vehicles (if needed) Section 2: Driving Safely Section 9: Haz Mat (if needed) Section 3: Cargo Section 5: Air Brakes CDL is required when the following Section 6: Combination Vehicles vehicles transport hazardous Section 9: Haz Mat (if needed) materials. In that case, study: Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Driving Safely Section 3: Transporting Cargo Safely Section 9: Haz Mat Study Section 8 if you want a tank vehicle endorsement. COVER 6 CONTENTS What CDL do I need? CLASS B—Heavy straight vehicle with The commercial driver license (CDL) a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), you need depends on the class of actual gross weight or registered commercial motor vehicle (CMV) you weight of over 26,000 pounds. plan to drive. To determine the class of CMV, use the greater of the: • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or • actual gross weight, or • registered weight, or CLASS C—Small vehicle with a Gross • Gross Combination Weight Rating Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), actual (GCWR) when the towed unit has a gross weight or registered weight of GVWR, registered weight or actual 26,000 pounds or less that either: gross weight of over 10,000 pounds. • is designed to carry 16 or more persons including the driver What are the CMV • is of any size and is used in the classifications? transportation of hazardous materials CLASS A—Combination vehicle with a as defined by 49 CFR 383.5. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR), actual gross weight or registered weight of over 26,000 pounds, inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a Gross Vehicle Weight You must have a valid CDL to operate Rating (GVWR), actual gross weight or a commercial motor vehicle. registered weight of over 10,000 pounds. COVER 7 CONTENTS Flow Chart to Determine CDL Class Needed GVWR (Power Unit) + GVWR (Trailer) = GCWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - weight of single vehicle Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) - weight of combined vehicles Is the power Is the GCWR Is the trailer’s unit’s GVWR 26,001 pounds GVWR 10,001 Class “A” YES 26,001 pounds YES YES or more? pounds or more? or more? NO NO NO Class “B” Class “A” Is the trailer’s (combination weight GVWR 10,001 YES must be 26,001 pounds or more? pounds or more) NO Is the vehicle transporting hazardous YES materials in a Class “C” placardable quantity? NO Is the vehicle designed to transport 16 or YES more passengers Class “C” including the driver? NO No CDL required COVER 8 CONTENTS Vehicle Examples of CMV classifications Is Designed Tractor To Transport Or Carries 16 Or More School Do I What Which Single Trailer Hazmat Passengers Bus Need A Class? Endorsement? Unit Including CDL? Truck The Driver 1 18,000# 12,000# X Yes A H 2 8,000# 20,000# Yes A 3 26,500# Yes B 4 27,000# 10,000# Yes B 5 27,000# X X Yes B P and S 6 29,000# X Yes B P 7 12,000# X Yes C H 8 25,000# X Yes C P 9 25,000# X X Yes C P and S 10 5,000# X Yes C H 11 16,000# 10,000# No D 12 26,000# 8,000# No D 13 10,000# X No D S 14 6,000# 20,000# No D Tank Truck 15 26,000# No D 16 26,010# Yes B N 17 26,000# 10,000# No D 18 26,000# 10,000# X Yes C H–N 19 20,000# 10,500# Yes A N COVER 9 CONTENTS Who is exempt from CDL 16 or more passengers must have a licensing in Wisconsin? CDL with proper endorsements.