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Federal CDL Handbook 2025

The FMCSA handbook: the knowledge every CDL exam is built on. No account needed.

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Class A CDL Manual

A

Class A CDL Manual

Tractor-trailers and combination vehicles.

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Class B CDL Manual

B

Class B CDL Manual

Straight trucks, dump trucks and buses.

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Class C Driver Manual

C

Class C Driver Manual

Cars and light vehicles: the standard driver’s license.

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