Michigan CDL Handbook 2024

The Michigan Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) publishes the Michigan CDL manual annually as your guide to acquiring a CDL license. The manual has been designed to provide quick access to all the information necessary to prepare for the written portion of the CDL exam.

Will the Manual Help You Pass the MI CDL Test

After studying the online manual, test your knowledge with our free Michigan CDL practice tests. Approach your exam with confidence and start your path towards a new career in commercial trucking.

Information Covered in the Manual

The manual contains essential information to help you become a safe commercial driver. You will familiarize yourself with general motor safety and traffic laws as well as specific rules and regulations regarding the various classes of a commercial driver’s license. Necessary fees and locations for testing are included along with step-by-step instructions for acquiring an instruction permit.

There are three parts to the Michigan CDL manual further broken down into 13 individual sections.

PART ONE – For All CDL Drivers

• Introduction
• Driving safely
• Transporting Cargo Safely

PART TWO – For drivers needing specific endorsements or operating vehicles with air brakes

• Transporting Passengers Safely
• Air Brakes
• Combination Vehicles
• Doubles and Triples
• Tank Vehicles
• Hazardous Materials
• School Buses

PART THREE – For drivers who need to take skills tests

• Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection
• Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test
• On-Road Driving

The Michigan CDL Manual has all the information you need to acquire your CDL. Click here and take your first step towards your new career!