California CDL Handbook

Get ready to pass the exam for a commercial driver's license, permit, or renewal by studying the California CDL driving manual. The most recent PDF edition of the CA CDL manual is available on this website. The California CDL manual covers a wide range of subjects as well as everything you'll need to know to pass your CDL test or obtain the endorsement you require, such as CDL general knowledge and requirements, combination vehicles, air brakes, tank vehicles, hazmat, doubles, triples, passenger vehicles, school bus, vehicle inspection, and road skills test.

Head over to our Free California CDL Practice Test after reading the manual.

The easiest way to be ready for the actual California CDL knowledge test and pass is to study the California CDL handbook and take our free CDL practice tests.