EDLT Theory A

ELDT NOW AVAILABLE FOR $29.99!

As of February 7th, 2022, the FMCSA has made it a requirement to complete the ELDT Theory Course before getting a CLP. After 30 years of training America's truck drivers at The CDL School, we are now more than ever committed to getting more drivers on the road. We are able to make this possible by making our newly updated FMCSA approved ELDT Theory Course accessible, fast and easy.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Basic Operation

  • 3

    Safe Operating Procedures

    • Roadmap | Safe Operating Procedures

    • Lesson 1: Visual Search

    • Lesson 1: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 2: Communication

    • Lesson 2: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 3: Distracted Driving

    • Lesson 3: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 4: Speed Management

    • Lesson 4: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 5: Space Management

    • Lesson 5 Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 6: Night Operation

    • Lesson 6 Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 7: Extreme Driving Conditions

    • Lesson 7 Knowledge Check

    • Session 2 Quiz

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  • 4

    Advanced Operating Practices

    • Roadmap | Advanced Operating Practices

    • Lesson 1: Hazard Perception

    • Lesson 1: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 2: Skid Control and Recovery, Jackknifing, and other Emergencies

    • Lesson 2: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 3: Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings

    • Lesson 3: Knowledge Check

    • Session 3 Quiz
  • 5

    Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions

    • Roadmap | Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions

    • Lesson 1: Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions

    • Lesson 1: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 2: Roadside Inspections

    • Lesson 2: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 3: Maintenance

    • Lesson 3: Knowledge Check

    • Session 4 Quiz
  • 6

    Non-Driving Activities

    • Roadmap | Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions

    • Lesson 1: Handling and Documenting Cargo

    • Lesson 1: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 2: Environmental and Compliance Issues

    • Lesson 2: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 3: Hours of Service Requirements

    • Lesson 3: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 4: Fatigue and Wellness Awareness

    • Lesson 4: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 5: Post-Crash Procedures

    • Lesson 5: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 6: External Communications

    • Lesson 6: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 7: Whistleblower and Coercion

    • Lesson 7: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 8: Trip Planning

    • Lesson 8: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 9: Drugs and Alcohol

    • Lesson 9: Knowledge Check

    • Lesson 10: Medical Requirements

    • Lesson 10: Knowledge Check

    • Session 5 Quiz
  • 7

    Post-Test

    • Roadmap | Post Test

    • Let's Talk Next Steps

    • ELDT Post-Test (80% Required to Pass)

    • Get Certified! SUBMIT Your Results to the FMCSA Here!

    • Congratulations and Thank You

    • What's Next