In order to obtain your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) you must first pass a series of general knowledge and practical/driving exams.
The driver’s manual is the book that provides the information you need to know in order to pass your tests and drive safely.
Information Covered in Manual
- Colorado Driver Handbook The Colorado Driver Handbook provides general information about the rules of the road including getting your license, motor vehicle laws, sharing the road, vehicle emergencies and more.
- Topics Covered in the Handbook. The Colorado Drivers Handbook is published by the Colorado State Patrol and covers the following topics. Driver’s License – requirements, permits, classes. Motor Vehicle Laws – insurance, graduated license, cell phone use. Driving Under Influence – alcohol and driving, drugs and driving, express consent.
- Press the Hill Descent Control button on the center of the instrument panel. Vehicle speed must be below 37 mph to enable the system. The Hill Descent Control symbol will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
- Our hope that with the assistance of this guide, teaching your teen to drive will be a rewarding and safe experience. We recommend that you use this guide as a supplement to the Colorado Driver Handbook. As you are probably aware by now, it is Colorado law that you spend 50 hours (10.
COLORADO Drivers Handbook This is the official Colorado permit drivers manual from the DMV!Take a look at our other Colorado Permit Resources!: Colorado Permit Practice Test. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) Controls (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 129 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 131. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 106 (Out of View). Cruise Control 0 247. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 251 (If Equipped). Transfer Case Knob (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel.
The Commercial Driver’s License manual covers information regarding requirements, instruction permits, classes of commercial licenses, fees and restrictions. The book also covers state traffic laws and safe driving information which will help you drive responsibly and safely. For example:
- You must follow the state’s weight restrictions on cargo you are transporting
- Some materials may not be loaded together as a result of chemical sensitivity or reaction that may take place if kept in the same space.
Chapters in the CDL Manual
There are several sections in the manual that cover pertinent information regarding obtaining a license and operating a commercial vehicle. These chapters include:
- General Information
- Air Brakes
- Combination Vehicles
- Doubles and Triples
- School Buses
- Transporting Cargo
- Tank Vehicles
- Transporting Passengers
- Hazardous Materials
Colorado Driving Test Exam
Please see the CDL Manual for more detailed information.
Where To Get The CDL Manual
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Please see the online CDL Manual OR the manual is available to purchase at any DMV office.
Additional Information
Please review all information regarding acquiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Use the following links to gain more knowledge about the licensing process.
Colorado Driver's Handbook 2017 Pdf
- Please see requirements for first time CDL applicants
- For hours and locations, see your local DMV office
- See also replacing and renewing a CDL
Colorado Drivers Handbook 2019
Last updated on Thursday, May 2 2019.