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Michigan Commercial Driver License Manual
Michigan Commercial Driver License Manual
Last printed: September 2022
Last web version update: Nov. 23, 2022
CDL Manual by chapter
- pdf Front Cover Download
- pdf Disclaimer Download
- pdf Truckers Against Trafficking Download
- pdf Table of Contents Download
- pdf SOS-116: Michigan CDL Manual, Section 1 Download
- pdf Section 2: Driving Safely Download
- pdf Section 3: Transporting Cargo Safely Download
- pdf Section 4: Transporting Passengers Safely Download
- pdf Section 5: Air Brakes Download
- pdf Section 6: Combination Vehicles Download
- pdf Section 7: Doubles and Triples Download
- pdf Section 8: Tank Vehicles Download
- pdf Section 9: Hazardous Materials Download
- pdf Section 10: School Buses Download
- pdf Section 11: Vehicle Inspection Test Download
- pdf Section 12: Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test Download
- pdf Section 13: On-Road Driving Download
- pdf Appendix A: CDL Certification Form Download
- pdf Appendix B: Sample Test Questions Download
- pdf Appendix C: Vehicle Inspection Memory Aid Download
- pdf Back Cover Download