Instructional Videos and Resources

Videos are a great way to supplement your learning experience, but attending a certified, formal truck driving school would be a way of ensuring you gain the knowledge and skills required to achieve your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Nothing can replace the actual behind the wheel driving experience! The Class A driving school convenes regularly, so call Mike Rash at: (352)302-0903, and reserve your drive time, now!

CDL Training Videos:

Modernized CDL Class A w/Air Brakes Pre-Trip Procedure Video

A full step by step video demonstration of the Tractor/Trailer Pre-trip inspection procedure for a Class A with Air Brakes using a tractor and trailer vehicle with 5th Wheel coupling.



CDL Class A w/Air Brakes and Pintle Hitch Pre-Trip Procedure Video

A full step by step video demonstration of the Truck/Trailer Pre-trip inspection procedure for a Class A with Air Brakes using a bucket truck and trailer vehicle with pintle hitch coupling.


Modernized Class A Air Brake Check Test Procedure Video

A step by step Air Brake Check test procedure video.


CDL Class B Dump Truck Pre-Trip Inspection Video

A procedural training video demonstrating the requirements and best practices to help prepare you for successfully completing the Pre-Trip Inspection portion of the CDL Class B (Dump Truck).


CDL Class A w/Air Brakes Pre-Trip Procedure Video 5th-Wheel

A full step by step video demonstration of the Tractor/Trailer Pre-trip inspection procedure for a Class A with Air Brakes vehicle with 5th-Wheel coupling.


CDL Class B Passenger Bus Modernized Pre-Trip Inspection Video

A procedural training video demonstrating the requirements and best practices to help prepare you for successfully completing the Pre-Trip Inspection portion of the CDL Class B (Modernized School Bus).


CDL Class B Passenger Bus Pre-Trip Inspection Video

A procedural training video demonstrating the requirements and best practices to help prepare you for successfully completing the Pre-Trip Inspection portion of the CDL Class B (Passenger Bus).


CDL Class A Without Air Brakes Pre-Trip Procedure Video

A procedural training video demonstrating the requirements and best practices to help prepare you for successfully completing the Pre-Trip for Class A WITHOUT Air Brakes; includes the detailed explanation of the mandatory Hydraulic Brake Check procedure.


Shifting a Non-synchronous Transmission Procedure Video

The very basics for using the clutch for up and down shifting a non-synchronous transmission.


Basic Control Backing Skills Test Demonstration

A procedural training video demonstrating the requirements and best practices to help prepare you for successfully completing the Basic Control Skills Test which includes, Straight Line Backing, Off-Set Backing, and Alley Dock.


Railroad Crossing Procedures

A procedural training video demonstrating the requirements and best practices to help prepare you for successfully completing the Railroad Crossing portion of the Driver’s On-Road Practical Test.




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