ELDT Class A v2 (ENG-A)

📜 Instant ELDT Class A certification after passing! 🕛 ~8.5 hrs of online theory training. 📝 FREE CLP practice questions included. 📜 FMCSA-compliant + instant DMV transmission 🧑‍🏫 Instructor-led, self-paced, all devices.

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What is Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)?

Since February 2022, all applicants for a CDL license must complete ELDT before they can take the CDL driving skills exam.

Theory – This can be done here online or in person in a classroom. Online training with the CDL eXpert saves you time and money and is more consistent than in-person training (See notice for Washington State at the bottom).
Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) – Hands-on, in-vehicle training must be completed at a registered provider before you take your CDL driving skills exam (Not included with this course).

Class A ELDT Course curriculum

This course covers all the required material for the FMCSA ELDT Class A Theory

1. Introduction From The CDL eXpert
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2. Course Player Introduction
3. CLP Practice Questions
1. Share the Savings + Level Up Your Skills
1. Transportation Industry Introduction
1. CDL License Introduction
2. CDL Restrictions
3. Earning Your CDL - Knowledge & Skills Exams
4. Knowledge Check
5. Medical Requirements Overview
6. Interstate and Intrastate
7. CDL penalties and disqualifications
8. Other CDL Rules
9. Hazardous Materials Endorsement Background Check and Disqualifications
10. Industry Terms Glossary
11. Why are you obtaining your CDL?
1. The CDL eXpert's Intro to Basic Operations
2. Basic Control & Backing and Docking
3. Knowledge Check: Basic Control & Backing and Docking
4. Shifting/Operating Transmissions
5. Knowledge Check: Shifting/Operating Transmissions
6. Speed Management
7. Knowledge Check: Speed Management
8. Control Systems/Dashboard
9. Fatigue and Wellness Awareness
10. Knowledge Check: Fatigue and Wellness Awareness
11. Night Operation
12. Knowledge Check: Night Operation
13. Driving in Fog
14. Knowledge Check: Driving in Fog
15. Driving in Winter
16. Knowledge Check: Driving in Winter
17. Driving in Hot Weather
18. Knowledge Check: Driving in Hot Weather
19. Mountain Driving
20. Knowledge Check: Mountain Driving
21. How soon do you want to get your CDL?
1. The CDL eXpert's Intro to Safe Operating Procedure
2. Visual Search
3. Knowledge Check: Visual Search
4. Communication
5. Knowledge Check: Communication
6. Distracted Driving
7. Knowledge Check: Distracted Driving
8. Aggressive Drivers
9. Knowledge Check: Aggressive Drivers
10. Space Management: Space Ahead
11. Knowledge Check: Space Management:Space Ahead
12. Space Management: Space Behind
13. Space Management: Space To Sides
14. Stopping Distance
15. Knowledge Check: Stopping Distance
16. Space Overhead and Below
17. Space for Turns
18. Knowledge Check: Space for Turns
19. Job Procurement: Becoming Employed and Obtaining a Job
20. What kind of driving job interests you the most upon getting your CDL?
1. Behind the Wheel Interest
1. The CDL eXpert's Intro to Advanced Operating Practices
2. Hazard Perception
3. Knowledge Check: Hazard Perception
4. Vehicle Handling In Emergencies
5. Knowledge Check: Vehicle Handling in Emergencies
6. Skid Control Recovery
7. Knowledge Check: Skid Control Recovery
8. Anti Lock Braking Systems
9. Knowledge Check: Anti Lock Braking Systems
10. Accidents and Responding
11. Knowledge Check: Accidents and Responding
12. Fire Fighting
13. Knowledge Check: Fire Fighting
14. Hazardous Materials for All Drivers
15. Knowledge Check:Hazardous Materials for All Drivers
16. Drugs/Alcohol
17. Knowledge Check:Drugs/Alcohol
18. Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
19. Knowledge Check: Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
20. Job Procurement 2: 12 Month Career Plan
21. In 12 months What kind of driving Job do you want to be in?
1. The CDL eXpert's Intro to Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions
2. Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions
3. Knowledge Check: Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions
4. Techniques for Troubleshooting Common Vehicle Issues
5. Knowledge Check: Techniques for Troubleshooting Common Vehicle Issues
6. Reporting Malfunctions
7. Knowledge Check: Reporting Malfunctions
8. Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections Part 1
9. Knowledge Check: Pre-and Post-Trip Inspections Part 1
10. Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections Part 2
11. Knowledge Check: Pre-and Post-Trip Inspections Part 2
12. Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections Part 3
13. Knowledge Check: Pre-and Post-Trip Inspections Part 3
14. Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections Part 4
15. Preventive Maintenance
16. Knowledge Check:Preventive Maintenance
17. Roadside Inspections Part 1
18. Roadside Inspections Part 2
19. Roadside Inspections Part 3
1. The CDL eXpert's Intro to Combination Vehicles
2. Driving Combination Vehicles
3. Knowledge Check: Driving Combination Vehicles
4. Combination Vehicle Air Brakes & Emergency Brakes
5. Knowledge Check: Combination Vehicles Air Brakes & Emergency Brakes
6. Anti Lock Braking Systems
7. Knowledge Check: Anti Lock Braking Systems
8. COUPLING Semi-Trailers
9. Knowledge Check: Coupling Semi-Trailers
10. UNCOUPLING Semi-Trailers
11. Knowledge Check: UnCoupling Semi-Trailers
12. Coupling & Uncoupling Pintle Hooks
13. Knowledge Check: Coupling & Uncoupling Pintle Hooks
14. Coupling & Uncoupling Drawbars
15. Knowledge Check: Coupling & Uncoupling Drawbars
16. Coupling and Uncoupling Gooseneck
17. Knowledge Check: Coupling and Uncoupling Gooseneck
18. Inspecting Combination Vehicle Parts
19. Knowledge Check: Inspecting Combination Vehicles Parts
20. Inspecting Combination Vehicle Air Brake Systems
21. Knowledge Check: Inspecting Combination Vehicle Air Brake Systems
22. The CDL eXpert's Guide to Studying for Your CLP Exam
1. Warning Signs
2. Regulatory and Lane Control Signs
3. Construction and Work Zone Signs
4. CDL-Specific Signs
1. The CDL eXpert's Guide to Non-Driving Activities
2. Whistleblower/Coercion
3. Knowledge Check:Whistleblower/Coercion
4. Transporting Cargo
5. Knowledge Check:Transporting Cargo
6. Securing Cargo
7. Knowledge Check:Securing Cargo
8. Cargo Needing Special Attention
9. Knowledge Check:Cargo Needing Special Attention
10. Environmental Compliance Issues - Part 1
11. Knowledge Check: Environmental Compliance Issues - Part 1
12. Environmental Compliance Issues - Part 2
13. Knowledge Check:Environmental Compliance Issues - Part 2
14. Environmental Compliance Issues - Part 3
15. Knowledge Check: Environmental Compliance Issues - Part 3
16. Hours of Service Overview
17. Knowledge Check: Hours of Service
18. Hours of Service Regulatory Requirements
19. Knowledge Check:Hours of Service Regulatory Requirements
20. Logbook and Time Tracking
21. Knowledge Check:Logbook and Time Tracking
22. Non-Compliance Consequences & Summary
23. Knowledge Check: Non-Compliance Consequences & Summary
24. Trip Planning Introduction
25. Knowledge Check: Trip Planning Introduction
26. Route Selection
27. Knowledge Check: Route Selection
28. Time Management
29. Knowledge Check: Time Management
30. Plan your Fuel
31. Knowledge Check: Plan your Fuel
32. Plan your Expenses
33. Plan for Safety & Health
34. Knowledge Check: Plan for Safety & Health
35. Plan for Emergencies
36. Summary
37. External Communications - Part 1
38. Knowledge Check: External Communications - Part 1
39. External Communications - Part 2
40. Knowledge Check: External Communications - Part 2
41. External Communications - Part 3
42. Knowledge Check: External Communications - Part 3
43. English Language Proficiency (ELP)
44. Medical Requirements for CDL Drivers
45. Knowledge Check: Medical Requirements for CDL Drivers
46. Medical Exam Procedure Overview
47. Medical Exemptions Overview
48. Knowledge Check: Medical Exemptions Overview
49. Responsibilities of the Driver
50. Knowledge Check: Responsibilities of the Driver
51. Skills Performance Exemption & Summary
52. Job Procurement 3: The Local Job Search
1. FMCSA Final Course Assessment Intro
2. Feedback
3. English Language Requirement
4. ELDT Certification (New 2026)

ELDT Class A Theory

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190 lessons
8.5 hours of video content
Instant Certification After Passing
FREE CLP practice questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CDL eXpert registered with the FMCA?

Yes! This course is registered with the FMCSA and meets all federal requirements for ELDT Theory.
Is ELDT Theory required to get a CDL?

Yes. ELDT one of the requirements to getting your CDL. You will also need to complete behind-the-wheel training with a local provider.
Is this ELDT course valid in my state?

This ELDT Theory course is valid nationwide. Our online ELDT Theory is valid in states except for Washington.
Can I get my CDL online?

While you can complete ELDT Theory online, the practical Behind-The-Wheel (BTW) training must be done in person. We help you find a BTW school in your area.

State of Washington Notice

The State of Washington requires an additional in-person theory course not provided by the CDL eXpert.