Prepare
Study your state manual and use category-based practice.
FREE CDL PREPARATION FOR ALL 50 STATES
Build your path to a CDL career.
Practice the knowledge-test topics, understand federal ELDT requirements, and use practical tools for every stage of your commercial-driving journey.
✓ No signup required✓ Nine test categories✓ All 50 states
A CLEAR ROADMAP
From permit preparation to professional driving
Complete ELDT
Choose a provider listed in the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.
Build Skills
Complete required range and public-road training.
Test & Progress
Pass state testing and keep building safe professional habits.
FREE CDL PRACTICE
Study the topics that appear on your knowledge tests
50 questions
General Knowledge
Safe operations, regulations, and commercial driving basics
Practice now →25 questionsAir Brakes
Brake components, inspections, pressure checks, and emergency procedures
Practice now →20 questionsCombination Vehicles
Coupling, uncoupling, rollover risks, and inspections
Practice now →30 questionsHazardous Materials
Placards, shipping papers, safe loading, security, and emergencies
Practice now →20 questionsTanker Vehicles
Liquid surge, vehicle control, inspection, and safe loading
Practice now →20 questionsDoubles & Triples
Converter dollies, coupling order, handling, and inspections
Practice now →ELDT EXPLAINED
Know what training is required before you enroll
ELDT applies to first-time Class A and Class B applicants, drivers upgrading from Class B to Class A, and first-time applicants for certain endorsements. ELDT.live explains the process in plain language while directing you to official sources.
- Who is subject to ELDT
- Theory and behind-the-wheel components
- Training Provider Registry verification
- What happens after completion is reported
DRIVER FINANCIAL TOOLS
Understand the numbers behind training and trucking
01
CDL Training Cost
Estimate tuition, permit, medical exam, testing, travel, and lost-income costs.
02Truck Driver Pay
Compare cents-per-mile, hourly, daily, and percentage-of-load compensation.
03Trip Profit
Project revenue, fuel, tolls, maintenance reserve, and take-home profit.
04Fuel Cost
Estimate trip fuel needs and cost from distance, MPG, and diesel price.
KNOWLEDGE CENTER
Practical guides for better CDL decisions
Compliance
Annual DOT Inspection for Commercial Vehicles: The 12-Month Rule, Decals, Reports, and Driver Checks
A current annual-inspection sticker is important, but it is not a substitute for a safe pre-trip. Learn which units need periodic inspection, what proof belongs on the vehicle, who may inspect, and what drivers should verify before dispatch.
October 31, 2026 · 17 minSafety
Large Boulder Securement: Hardwood Blocking, Chain Patterns, and Stable vs. Unstable Bases
Large natural rocks need a securement plan built around shape, support, and chain geometry. Learn the federal thresholds, 4-by-4 hardwood blocking rules, and the correct pattern for cubic, stable-base, and unstable-base boulders.
October 30, 2026 · 17 minSafety
Roll-Off and Hook-Lift Container Securement: Front Stops, Rear Hooks, and the 6-Foot-7-Inch Rule
A roll-off container needs more than a raised hoist and its own weight. Learn the federal front-restraint duties, three compliant rear options, placement limit, inspection routine, and response to damaged or incompatible equipment.
October 29, 2026 · 16 minBUILD YOUR CDL KNOWLEDGE
Prepare with a plan, not guesswork.
Use clear learning paths, practical tools, and focused practice for your next step.