CDL Road English Prep iOS App

CDL Road English Prep iOS App

Boost your Commercial Driving License exam success with CDL Road English Prep! Our app is meticulously crafted to plunge you into a complete preparatory ecosystem, offering a treasure trove of practice questions covering all crucial areas needed for your CDL certification.

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Each question is meticulously paired with expansive explanations to deepen your understanding and refine your skills.

Key Features:

Extensive Question Bank: Dive into an extensive collection of questions tackling essential topics, ensuring exhaustive preparation for your exam.

In-Depth Explanations: Unravel insights from each query with detailed rationales to boost your learning and retention.

Custom Test Creation: Tailor your study sessions by designing personalized quizzes, focusing on specific topics and question types to accommodate your learning needs.

Progress Tracking: Monitor your advancement over time with our user-friendly progress tracking tools, encouraging continuous improvement.

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User-Friendly Interface: Relish a streamlined, intuitive app layout designed to keep you concentrating on mastering the material.

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Content Overview

Explore a variety of topics covered in the app.

Road & Route Vocabulary

Types of roads (interstate, bypass, etc.)
Directional terms (merge, yield, detour)
Common GPS phrases
Landmarks & exits
Load drop/pickup locations
Rest stop vs. weigh station
Navigation slang (e.g., "catch the 40 east")

Shipping & Delivery Terms

Bill of lading (BOL)
Pickup & drop-off vocabulary
Freight types (reefer, flatbed, dry van)
Loading dock terminology
Delivery instructions phrases
"Live load" vs. "Drop and hook"
Warehouse slang

Pre-Trip Inspection Language

Parts to check (tires, lights, brakes, etc.)
Inspection-related commands and phrases
Reporting mechanical issues
“Walkaround” and checklist terms
Safety terms (e.g., secure, loose, leaking)
Common inspection failures
Language used during exam simulations

Vehicle & Equipment Language

Parts of a truck (e.g., fifth wheel, kingpin)
Maintenance & breakdown terms
Warning lights & dashboard terms
Emergency tools vocabulary
Trailer types & components
Fueling station terms

Scheduling & Time Management

Hours-of-service vocabulary
ELD (Electronic Logging Device) terms
Dispatch slang
Late/early delivery phrases
Time zones & scheduling words
On-time, detention, layover lingo
Route planning English

Rules, Laws & Safety Language

DOT regulations vocabulary
Weight limits and signage
Speed & lane rules
Inspection terminology
Hazmat signs and phrases
CDL license terms
Safety procedures (e.g., "three-point exit")

Customer & Dispatcher Talk

How to confirm appointments
Polite phone/email language
Clarifying delivery details
Asking for directions professionally
Problem resolution phrases
Check-in/check-out phrases
Common misunderstandings (and fixes)

English for Daily Life on the Road

Ordering at restaurants
Asking for help or directions
Motel/reservation language
Gas station & store interaction
Basic medical or emergency phrases
Laundry, showers, rest area lingo
Small talk with other drivers

Job, Pay & Contract Language

Pay rate terms (CPM, per diem)
Job application words
Hiring ad vocabulary
Contract and insurance lingo
Benefits terminology
Owner-operator vs. company driver
Taxes and deductions language

Trucking Slang & CB Talk

10-codes (10-4, 10-20)
Common CB phrases (e.g., “bear in the air”)
Trucker nicknames (e.g., “4-wheeler”)
Radio etiquette
Situational slang (e.g., “hammer down”)
Weather-related slang
State/city nicknames used by drivers

Idioms & Common Phrases

General American slang (e.g., “hit the road”)
Weather idioms (e.g., “under the weather”)
Stress and delay expressions
Efficiency idioms (e.g., “cut corners”)
Workload metaphors
Phrasal verbs used in trucking (e.g., "check in", "pull over")
Humor and sarcasm on the road

Example questions

Let's look at some sample questions

Which type of road is specifically designed to divert traffic around an urban area, avoiding congestion in the center?

BypassInterstateHighwayService road
A bypass is a road meant to reduce traffic congestion around urban areas by routing vehicles around the city center.

When faced with a 'detour' sign, what does it imply?

Continue your route as plannedChange your route as indicatedStop and wait for directionsReturn to your prior location
A detour sign indicates that you should follow an alternative route due to a road closure or obstruction.

Which directional term describes a situation where you must pause and allow another vehicle to go first?

DetourMergeYieldCross
Yield is the term for allowing another vehicle to proceed before you.

If your route recalculates due to road closure, which GPS phrase best describes what happens next?

Proceed to the highlighted routeRe-enter address to continueCalculating new routeTurn left at the next junction
When a route recalculates, the GPS will typically state 'Calculating new route' to inform the driver of a change.

What is meant by 'Re-calculating' in GPS terminology?

Performing arithmetic calculationsRe-analyzing the current route due to changesResetting the deviceShutting down the GPS
'Re-calculating' means the GPS is computing an updated route after a deviation or updated input.

When heading south on Route 66, what exit should you take for the riverwalk?

Exit 18Exit 22Exit 15Exit 25
The riverwalk is accessible by taking Exit 22 when heading south on Route 66.

What is the primary purpose of a rest stop?

To rest and refreshTo check vehicle weightTo get fuelTo perform vehicle maintenance
Rest stops are designed for travelers to take breaks, rest, and refresh themselves. They typically include facilities like restrooms, picnic areas, and sometimes food services.

Which facility is typically equipped with scales?

Rest stopWeigh stationFuel stationRepair shop
Weigh stations are equipped with scales to check the weight of commercial vehicles to ensure compliance with weight regulations.

Which of the following is not typically found at a rest stop?

Picnic areasFuel pumpsRestroomsVending machines
Fuel pumps are generally not found at rest stops, which are meant for relaxation and basic amenities like restrooms and picnicking.

What does it mean to 'follow Route 66 west'?

Continue west on Route 66Take exit 66 heading westFollow road marker 66 heading westDrive for 66 miles to the west
'Follow Route 66 west' means to continue traveling on Route 66 in the west direction.