CDL Study Guide
2024-2025
Comprehensive Preparation for Classes A, B,
and C with 337 Practice Questions and Detailed
Answer Explanations
Apex Prep Publications
CDL STUDY GUIDE 2024-2025 Page | 1
, Copyright © 2024 by Apex Prep Publications
No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or
mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in
the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other
noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, please
contact the publisher at the address below:
Published by Apex Prep Publications
Address: 1983 Lawman Avenue Fairfax Virginia
Cover design by James C. Schmidt
Interior layout: by Gary R. Williams
Printed in the United States of America
Disclaimer
The information contained in CDL Study Guide 2024-2025 is for educational
purposes only and is intended to assist readers in preparing for their Commercial
Driver’s License (CDL) exam. While every effort has been made to provide accurate
and up-to-date information, neither the author nor the publisher can guarantee that
this guide reflects the latest regulations, testing formats, or laws governing CDL
requirements.
The CDL requirements, procedures, and regulations may vary by state, and it is the
responsibility of the reader to verify the information with their local Department of
Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Department of Transportation (DOT). This book is not
intended to replace any official training programs or CDL handbooks provided by
state licensing agencies.
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, Prologue
TRUCKERS AGAINST TRAFFICKING and encourage the reporting of suspicious
activities.
Truckers against Trafficking (TAT) are a
nonprofit organization founded to educate, Why Truckers are Key in Combating
equip, and mobilize members of the Human Trafficking
trucking industry to fight human trafficking.
Human trafficking, especially sex
As an industry that often operates on
trafficking, often occurs at truck stops, rest
highways and in remote areas, truckers are
areas, and along highways where
uniquely positioned to spot potential
commercial drivers frequently travel. With
human trafficking situations. TAT believes
their broad reach across the country,
that truckers can be a powerful force in
truckers can witness and report suspicious
combating this crime and saving lives with
activities that may otherwise go unnoticed.
proper training and awareness. The
Victims of trafficking are often moved from
organization partners with law
location to location, and truckers may
enforcement, government agencies, and
encounter them in vulnerable situations.
trucking companies to increase awareness
By using their position to be vigilant and
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, informed, truckers can act as the "eyes and to provide materials and guidance to
ears" of the nation's highways, providing ensure their drivers are well-prepared to
critical information to law enforcement. act if they encounter human trafficking.
TAT emphasizes that even small
TAT Certification Process
observations can make a big difference in
stopping trafficking operations. The TAT certification process ensures
drivers are fully trained and prepared to
How to Get Involved
recognize and respond to trafficking
Getting involved with Truckers against incidents. Drivers who complete the TAT
Trafficking is simple and impactful. The first training program receive a TAT
step is education. TAT offers free online Certification, which can be included in their
training and downloadable driver professional credentials. Certification
resources, including training videos and a involves completing a series of online
mobile app. This training teaches drivers modules that cover everything from
how to recognize the signs of human identifying victims to reporting trafficking
trafficking, such as individuals appearing incidents. The program also includes real-
disoriented, malnourished, or under the life examples of trafficking situations
control of someone else. Truckers are also encountered by truckers and law
taught how to report suspected trafficking enforcement success stories where truckers
situations safely. Drivers are encouraged to played a vital role in rescuing victims.
keep the National Human Trafficking Certification enhances a driver’s skill set
Hotline (1-888-3737-888) saved in their and adds to their sense of responsibility on
phones for quick access. the road.
Companies in the trucking industry can also In addition to individual certification,
partner with TAT by integrating the companies can earn recognition as a TAT-
organization’s training programs into their certified carrier, signaling their
onboarding or ongoing education for commitment to fighting human trafficking.
drivers. TAT works closely with companies
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2024-2025
Comprehensive Preparation for Classes A, B,
and C with 337 Practice Questions and Detailed
Answer Explanations
Apex Prep Publications
CDL STUDY GUIDE 2024-2025 Page | 1
, Copyright © 2024 by Apex Prep Publications
No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or
mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in
the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other
noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, please
contact the publisher at the address below:
Published by Apex Prep Publications
Address: 1983 Lawman Avenue Fairfax Virginia
Cover design by James C. Schmidt
Interior layout: by Gary R. Williams
Printed in the United States of America
Disclaimer
The information contained in CDL Study Guide 2024-2025 is for educational
purposes only and is intended to assist readers in preparing for their Commercial
Driver’s License (CDL) exam. While every effort has been made to provide accurate
and up-to-date information, neither the author nor the publisher can guarantee that
this guide reflects the latest regulations, testing formats, or laws governing CDL
requirements.
The CDL requirements, procedures, and regulations may vary by state, and it is the
responsibility of the reader to verify the information with their local Department of
Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Department of Transportation (DOT). This book is not
intended to replace any official training programs or CDL handbooks provided by
state licensing agencies.
CDL STUDY GUIDE 2024-2025 Page | 2
, Prologue
TRUCKERS AGAINST TRAFFICKING and encourage the reporting of suspicious
activities.
Truckers against Trafficking (TAT) are a
nonprofit organization founded to educate, Why Truckers are Key in Combating
equip, and mobilize members of the Human Trafficking
trucking industry to fight human trafficking.
Human trafficking, especially sex
As an industry that often operates on
trafficking, often occurs at truck stops, rest
highways and in remote areas, truckers are
areas, and along highways where
uniquely positioned to spot potential
commercial drivers frequently travel. With
human trafficking situations. TAT believes
their broad reach across the country,
that truckers can be a powerful force in
truckers can witness and report suspicious
combating this crime and saving lives with
activities that may otherwise go unnoticed.
proper training and awareness. The
Victims of trafficking are often moved from
organization partners with law
location to location, and truckers may
enforcement, government agencies, and
encounter them in vulnerable situations.
trucking companies to increase awareness
By using their position to be vigilant and
CDL STUDY GUIDE 2024-2025 Page | 3
, informed, truckers can act as the "eyes and to provide materials and guidance to
ears" of the nation's highways, providing ensure their drivers are well-prepared to
critical information to law enforcement. act if they encounter human trafficking.
TAT emphasizes that even small
TAT Certification Process
observations can make a big difference in
stopping trafficking operations. The TAT certification process ensures
drivers are fully trained and prepared to
How to Get Involved
recognize and respond to trafficking
Getting involved with Truckers against incidents. Drivers who complete the TAT
Trafficking is simple and impactful. The first training program receive a TAT
step is education. TAT offers free online Certification, which can be included in their
training and downloadable driver professional credentials. Certification
resources, including training videos and a involves completing a series of online
mobile app. This training teaches drivers modules that cover everything from
how to recognize the signs of human identifying victims to reporting trafficking
trafficking, such as individuals appearing incidents. The program also includes real-
disoriented, malnourished, or under the life examples of trafficking situations
control of someone else. Truckers are also encountered by truckers and law
taught how to report suspected trafficking enforcement success stories where truckers
situations safely. Drivers are encouraged to played a vital role in rescuing victims.
keep the National Human Trafficking Certification enhances a driver’s skill set
Hotline (1-888-3737-888) saved in their and adds to their sense of responsibility on
phones for quick access. the road.
Companies in the trucking industry can also In addition to individual certification,
partner with TAT by integrating the companies can earn recognition as a TAT-
organization’s training programs into their certified carrier, signaling their
onboarding or ongoing education for commitment to fighting human trafficking.
drivers. TAT works closely with companies
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