After completing the CDL PreTrip Inspection, the next portion of the Skills Test will be Basic Control. The Basic Control Skills Test includes 100ft Straight Line Backing, Offset Backing (Right or Left), and Alley Dock.

The video demonstrates successful completion of all three maneuvers along with the proper way of exiting your vehicle for Outside Vehicle Observations (Looks). It also demonstrates common errors and how to recover from them.

The video is an excellent tool for preparing for many of the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) BehindtheWheel Range exercises.

SMG, Inc. is a certified third party CDL testing facility located in the State of Florida.

Interstate Commercial Driving School (ICDS) is a Florida DOE, Commission of Independent Education, licensed truck driving school located in Crystal River, Florida. License #4646.

For the CDL Control Skills Test overview, visit our Website: https://smgofcrystalriver.com/cdldri...

How to exit the vehicle: (1:39)
Straight Line Backing Demo: (2:17)
Straight Line Backing Mistake Recovery (3:58)
Offset Backing Demo (4:33)
Offset Backing Mistake Recovery (7:45)
Alley Dock Demo (8:31)
Alley Dock Realign and Out of Box (10:59)
Alley Dock Oversteer (12:19)
Basic Control Skills Test Recap (13:15)