Oregon DMV Oregon Commercial Driver Manual - Audio Version

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Oregon Commercial Driver Manual - Audio Version

Overview

This page provides links to a narrated, audio-only version of the Oregon Commercial Driver Manual. Audio software is required for listening to the files. Windows Media Player may be downloaded free of charge.

Note: In order to view important diagrams and examples, please listen to the audio version of the manual while following along with a text version (Acrobat Reader software is required for viewing the text).

Index

Welcome/Respect The Pass (5:59)

Table of Contents (7:07)

Section 1: Introduction

Section 1.0 - This Section Covers (4:16)
Section 1.1 - Commercial Driver License Types (1:59)
Section 1.2 - Special Endorsements and Permits (5:01)
Section 1.3 - Obtaining Your License (6:10)
Section 1.4 - Commercial Driver License Tests (9:44)
Section 1.5 - Driver Disqualifications (6:05)
Section 1.6 - Other CDL Rules (11:07)

Section 2: Driving Safely

Section 2.0 - This Section Covers (1:14)
Section 2.1 - Vehicle Inspection (20:15)
Section 2.1T - Test Your Knowledge (0:56)
Section 2.2 - Basic Control of Your Vehicle (4:04)
Section 2.3 - Shifting Gears (4:20)
Section 2.3T - Test Your Knowledge (0:46)
Section 2.4 - Seeing (4:48)
Section 2.5 - Communicating (5:34)
Section 2.6 - Controlling Speed (10:16)
Section 2.6T - Test Your Knowledge (0:54)
Section 2.7 - Managing Space (9:01)
Section 2.8 - Seeing Hazards (10:14)
Section 2.8T - Test Your Knowledge (0:47)
Section 2.9 - Distracted Driving (3:36)
Section 2.10 - Aggressive Drivers/Road Rage (2:41)
Section 2.10T - Test Your Knowledge (0:40)
Section 2.11 - Driving at Night (6:36)
Section 2.12 - Driving in Fog (1:17)
Section 2.13 - Driving in Winter (5:57)
Section 2.14 - Driving in Very Hot Weather (3:14)
Section 2.14T - Test Your Knowledge (0:44)
Section 2.15 - Railroad-highway Crossings (6:11)
Section 2.16 - Mountain Driving (4:37)
Section 2.16T - Test Your Knowledge (0:38)
Section 2.17 - Driving Emergencies (8:33)
Section 2.18 - Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) (5:53)
Section 2.19 - Skid Control and Recovery (3:02)
Section 2.19T - Test Your Knowledge (0:51)
Section 2.20 - Crash Procedures (1:36)
Section 2.21 - Fires (5:21)
Section 2.21T - Test Your Knowledge (0:37)
Section 2.22 - Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving (9:12)
Section 2.23 - Staying Alert and Fit to Drive (5:46)
Section 2.24 - Hazardous Materials Rules for All Commercial Drivers (5:47)
Section 2.24T - Test Your Knowledge (0:42)

Section 3: Transporting Cargo Safely

Section 3.0 - This Section Covers (1:14)
Section 3.1 - Inspecting Cargo (0:44)
Section 3.2 - Weight and Balance (3:13)
Section 3.3 - Securing Cargo (3:22)
Section 3.4 - Cargo Needing Special Attention (1:23)
Section 3.4T - Test Your Knowledge (1:18)

Section 4: Transporting Passengers Safely

Section 4.0 - This Section Covers (0:56)
Section 4.1 - Vehicle Inspection (2:24)
Section 4.2 - Loading and Trip Start (4:00)
Section 4.3 - On the Road (3:33)
Section 4.4 - After-trip Vehicle Inspection (0:41)
Section 4.5 - Prohibited Practices (0:30)
Section 4.6 - Use of Brake-door Interlocks (0:20)
Section 4.6T - Test Your Knowledge (1:05)

Section 5: Air Brakes

Section 5.0 - This Section Covers (1:14)
Section 5.1 - The Parts of an Air Brake System (13:41)
Section 5.1T - Test Your Knowledge (0:34)
Section 5.2 - Dual Air Brake (1:41)
Section 5.3 - Inspecting Air Brake Systems (7:18)
Section 5.3T - Test Your Knowledge (0:31)
Section 5.4 - Using Air Brakes (10:45)
Section 5.4T - Test Your Knowledge (0:46)

Section 6: Combination Vehicles

Section 6.0 - This Section Covers (0:35)
Section 6.1 - Driving Combination Vehicles Safely (9:07)
Section 6.1T - Test Your Knowledge (0:41)
Section 6.2 - Combination Vehicle Air Brakes (7:49)
Section 6.2T - Test Your Knowledge (0:31)
Section 6.3 - Antilock Brake Systems (2:20)
Section 6.4 - Coupling and Uncoupling (7:46)
Section 6.4T - Test Your Knowledge (0:44)
Section 6.5 - Inspecting a Combination Vehicle (4:34)
Section 6.5T - Test Your Knowledge (0:30)

Section 7: Doubles and Triples

Section 7.0 - This Section Covers (1:00)
Section 7.1 - Pulling Double/Triple Trailers (2:23)
Section 7.2 - Coupling and Uncoupling (5:08)
Section 7.3 - Inspecting Doubles and Triples (2:27)
Section 7.4 - Doubles/Triples Air Brake Check (2:36)
Section 7.4T - Test Your Knowledge (0:57)

Section 8: Tank Vehicles

Section 8.0 - This Section Covers (1:01)
Section 8.1 - Inspecting Tank Vehicles (1:28)
Section 8.2 - Driving Tank Vehicles (2:56)
Section 8.3 - Safe Driving Rules (1:33)
Section 8.3T - Test Your Knowledge (0:37)

Section 9: Hazardous Materials

Section 9.0 - This Section Covers (4:21)
Section 9.1 - The Intent of the Regulations (1:36)
Section 9.2 - Hazardous Materials Transportation - Who Does What (1:28)
Section 9.3 - Communication Rules (23:53)
Section 9.3T - Test Your Knowledge (0:48)
Section 9.4 - Loading and Unloading (9:31)
Section 9.4T - Test Your Knowledge (0:46)
Section 9.5 - Bulk Packaging Marking, Loading and Unloading (3:27)
Section 9.5T - Test Your Knowledge (0:24)
Section 9.6 - Hazardous Materials - Driving and Parking Rules (7:34)
Section 9.7 - Hazardous Materials - Emergencies (11:44)
Section 9.7T - Test Your Knowledge (1:00)
Section 9.8 - Hazardous Materials Glossary (10:17)

Section 10: School Bus

Section 10.0 - This Section Covers (0:46)
Section 10.1 - Danger Zones and Use of Mirrors (4:55)
Section 10.2 - Loading and Unloading (9:12)
Section 10.3 - Emergency Exit and Evacuation (4:29)
Section 10.4 - Railroad-highway Crossings (6:41)
Section 10.5 - Student Management (1:21)
Section 10.6 - Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) (3:17)
Section 10.7 - Special Safety Considerations (2:13)
Section 10.7T - Test Your Knowledge (1:33)

Section 11: Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection

Section 11.0 - This Section Covers (3:21)
Section 11.1 - All Vehicles (8:47)
Section 11.2 - External Inspection (School Bus/Truck/Tractor) (9:50)
Section 11.3 - School Bus Only (2:12)
Section 11.4 - Trailer (1:41)
Section 11.5 - Coach/Transit Bus (2:09)
Section 11.6 - Taking the CDL Pre-trip Inspection Test (1:31)

Section 12: Basic Vehicle Control Test

Section 12.0 - This Section Covers (0:39)
Section 12.1 - Scoring (1:34)
Section 12.2 - Exercises (3:57)

Section 13: On-Road Driving Test

Section 13.0 - This Section Covers (0:52)
Section 13.1 - How You Will Be Tested (9:53)

Respect the Hill

Respect the Hill (6:57)

Page updated: December 30, 2011