Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual

This manual will help you prepare for the CDL knowledge and endorsement tests. Please review it carefully. For specific information about the CDL program or on how to schedule a knowledge or skills exam, please contact your local DMV office. Alaska law AS 19.10.300 requires that a person who carries pass the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. The Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act (MCSIA) is a federal mandate designed to enhance highway safety by ensuring only safe drivers operate commercial motor vehicles. MCSIA improves the commercial driver license (CDL) sanctioning process by strengthening the disqualification process through the expansion of violations that result in disqualification. In addition, MCSIA requires states to disqualify CDL drivers who have high-risk traffic offenses in their personal vehicles. Table of Contents Introduction Driving Safely Transporting Cargo Safely Transporting Passengers Safely Air Brakes Combination Vehicles Doubles and Triples Tank Vehicles Hazardous Materials School Bus Vehicle Inspection Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test On-Road Driving View Less