OK CDL Passenger study plan

Build a written pre-trip inspection checklist covering engine compartment, brakes, tires, lights, mirrors, emergency exits, and fire extinguisher, then recite it aloud in order without notes

Perform three full pre-trip inspections on a practice vehicle (or a stationary vehicle with an instructor/experienced driver walking through it) and log every defect you find or would flag

Explain the difference between a pre-trip inspection, en-route inspection, and post-trip inspection and state when each is required

Demonstrate the seven-step in-cab and external brake check sequence and describe what a failing result looks like for each step

Identify the components checked during a CDL vehicle inspection test-engine start, steering, suspension, exhaust, frame, and coupling-and state one failure symptom for each

Practice smooth acceleration, progressive shifting, and downshifting on a manual transmission until you can shift without looking at the tachometer for gear changes

Describe the correct procedure for starting on a hill, including clutch, throttle, and parking brake coordination

Explain how to check and adjust mirrors before moving and identify the blind spots that remain

Define following distance using the seconds rule and calculate the minimum gap at 25 mph, 45 mph, and 65 mph in good conditions

List at least five conditions that require increasing following distance and state the added time for each

Describe the correct boarding procedure: stopping position, door operation, watching passengers enter, and counting passengers

Explain how to assist passengers with mobility devices, including securement checks and the driver's responsibility before moving

Identify aisle, exit, and standee rules, and state how to handle a passenger who refuses to sit or secure a mobility device

List the steps for safe alighting, including checking the mirror and blind spot before opening the door and confirming the stop is clear

Explain how to manage baggage and carry-on items so aisles and emergency exits stay clear

Describe the correct actions at a railroad-highway grade crossing: slow down, look and listen, check for clearance, and never stop on the tracks

Explain what to do if the vehicle stalls on the tracks, including evacuating passengers and moving away from the crossing

List the steps for an emergency evacuation, including stopping safely, securing the vehicle, notifying dispatch, and accounting for passengers

Describe post-crash procedures: protect the scene, check for injuries, call for help, and preserve information without moving the vehicle unnecessarily

Explain when a driver should and should not move an injured passenger

Explain the rules for standing passengers, aisle clearance, and emergency exit access, and state how to enforce them politely

Describe how to handle disruptive or intoxicated passengers while keeping the vehicle and other passengers safe

List the passenger-counting and stop-check procedures used to avoid leaving a passenger behind or closing a door on someone

Explain securement requirements for wheelchairs and other mobility devices, including brake and belt checks

Describe how to manage a full bus, including refusing additional passengers when capacity or exit access is compromised

List at least six distracted-driving behaviors and state a concrete prevention step for each

Describe the space-management system for a large vehicle: following distance, lane position, escape routes, and merging gaps

Identify at least eight hazards in a described driving scene and rank them by urgency

Explain how to scan ahead, check mirrors on a schedule, and use turn signals and horn appropriately in traffic

Describe speed management for curves, downgrades, and work zones, including how to select a safe speed before entering

Describe lighting and visibility rules for night driving, including headlight use, glare management, and reduced speed

Explain how rain, snow, ice, fog, and high wind each change stopping distance, steering, and speed choice

List the actions to take when traction is lost, including steering, braking, and throttle response

Describe how to recognize and respond to a hazard at night or in poor weather when detection distance is shorter

Explain when to pull over and stop rather than continue in adverse conditions

Re-run a full pre-trip inspection from memory and correct any steps you missed

Rehearse the grade-crossing and evacuation procedures aloud without notes

Complete a timed practice test covering all nine domains and review every missed question

Write out the post-crash and emergency-response sequence from memory and compare it to your week 4 deliverable

Identify your three weakest domains and schedule a final review session for each before test day