
Learn how to obtain a class A CDL from CLP to final skills test, including medical card and knowledge tests, plus dash valves, glad hands, air lines, and off-tracking.
Master doubles and triples with ABS and spring brakes, test trailer brakes with the Johnny Bar, and follow safe air and braking practices including following distance and proper turns.
Master the fifth wheel components—kingpin, shank, skid plate, locking jaws, safety latch, apron—and how to couple to prevent rollovers by keeping weight low and evenly distributed.
Align the tractor and trailer, supply air, back under, and couple; then perform the tug test, verify air lines, raise landing gear, and grease the fifth wheel for security.
Uncouple a combination vehicle by backing to relieve fifth wheel pressure, locking trailer brakes, and inspecting landing gear, then exit to look before backing and study CDL test strategies.
CDL/ CLP Combination Vehicles Training will give you the knowledge necessary to pass the CDL Combination Vehicle test at your State's DMV (MVD, SOS, BMV, DSD, MVA). Over the last 10 years we have used this training to help over 10,000 individuals receive their commercial learner's permit. This training goes in-depth into combination vehicle systems, off-tracking, tractor protection valves, parking brake control, railroad crossings, skids, air lines, emergency and supply line, glad-hands, spring brakes, rearward amplification, ABS, coupling/ uncoupling, G.O.A.L., oversize loads, and much more. Pass your combination vehicle CLP test or your money back!
On behalf of Midwest Truck driving School I'd like to welcome you to the Combination Vehicles online training! This course will take you step by step teaching you everything there is to know about combination vehicles. It will also get you prepared and confident ensuring you pass the knowledge test at your State's DMV. Feel free to watch the training video on the next slide multiple times before taking the final combination vehicle exam. To receive a certificate of completion you must pass the combination final exam with an 80% or better and may retake the exam as many times as you need. Good luck and thank you for choosing Midwest Truck Driving School!