ELDT Basic ELDT 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: ELDT is divided into which two main components?
- Theory and behind-the-wheel training (Correct answer)
- Written and oral exams
- Classroom and payment
- Physical and vision tests
Correct answer: Theory and behind-the-wheel training
ELDT consists of a theory (knowledge) portion and a behind-the-wheel (BTW) skills portion.
Question 2: Which of these actions requires completing ELDT?
- Upgrading a Class B CDL to a Class A CDL (Correct answer)
- Renewing an existing CDL
- Transferring a CDL to a new state
- Adding a photo to your license
Correct answer: Upgrading a Class B CDL to a Class A CDL
Upgrading from Class B to Class A is one of the actions that triggers the ELDT requirement.
Question 3: Which endorsements require ELDT theory training?
- Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and Hazardous Materials (H) (Correct answer)
- Only motorcycle
- Only tanker
- None of them
Correct answer: Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and Hazardous Materials (H)
ELDT applies to the P, S, and H endorsements when obtained for the first time.
Question 4: Behind-the-wheel training under ELDT must include which two settings?
- Range and public road (Correct answer)
- Highway only
- Parking lot only
- Simulator only
Correct answer: Range and public road
BTW training covers both a controlled range and driving on public roads.
Question 5: Who determines when a driver has achieved proficiency in behind-the-wheel skills?
- The registered training provider/instructor (Correct answer)
- The vehicle manufacturer
- The insurance company
- The federal government directly
Correct answer: The registered training provider/instructor
The training provider assesses and documents when the driver reaches proficiency.
Question 6: After completing ELDT, who submits the certification to the Training Provider Registry?
- The training provider (Correct answer)
- The driver
- The state DMV
- The trucking employer
Correct answer: The training provider
The training provider electronically submits completion certifications to the TPR.
Question 7: How does a state licensing agency confirm a driver completed ELDT?
- By checking the driver's record in the Training Provider Registry (Correct answer)
- By calling the trucking company
- By reviewing a paper mailed by the driver
- By assuming completion
Correct answer: By checking the driver's record in the Training Provider Registry
State Driver Licensing Agencies verify ELDT completion electronically through the TPR before administering the CDL skills test.
ELDT Basic ELDT 3
ELDT is divided into which two main components?