What We Teach – Professional CDL Training Designed for Your Success
Industry-Leading CDL Training With a 98% First-Try Pass Rate
At Get Your CDL Quick, we provide comprehensive, FMCSA-compliant CDL training designed to prepare you for real-world driving and to pass the Texas DPS Skills Test on your very first attempt. Our curriculum is focused, efficient, and proven—98% of our students pass their test the first time. Your success is our success, and we are committed to giving you the tools, confidence, and knowledge you need to become a safe, competent commercial driver.
Whether you are new to commercial driving or simply need structured training to pass the DPS exam, we teach everything required by federal law, Texas state requirements, and DPS examiner expectations.
ELDT Theory Training (Online Through ELDTChimp.com)
All Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Theory is completed online before Behind-the-Wheel training begins. Students complete:
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FMCSA Class A Theory
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FMCSA Class B Theory
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HazMat Theory (optional)
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Passenger Bus (optional)
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School Bus (optional)
We partner with ELDTChimp.com, an FMCSA-approved online theory provider that uploads your results directly to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR). This satisfies the federal theory requirement and prepares you for hands-on driving.
Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Range Training — Hands-On Driving Skills
We Teach All Required FMCSA Skills
Our range training gives you the real-world skills you need to operate a commercial vehicle confidently. You will learn:
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Vehicle familiarization and control
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Proper mirror use and reference points
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Smooth clutch, throttle, and brake control
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Straight-line backing
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Offset backing (left and right)
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Alley dock backing
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Setup angles, pull-up strategy, and correction techniques
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Vehicle turning radius and tracking
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Spatial awareness and trailer swing control
Our instructors break each maneuver down to simple, repeatable steps using techniques based on how DPS examiners evaluate performance.
Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Road Training — Real Driving Experience
Road training prepares you for real traffic conditions and the DPS road test. You will learn:
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Shifting and speed control (manual & automatic)
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Visual scanning and hazard awareness
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Lane control and lane changes
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Intersection approach and turning
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Roundabouts and multi-lane navigation
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Highway merging and exit management
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Safe following distance
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Defensive driving techniques
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How to avoid automatic failures on the DPS exam
We take you through DPS-style routes so you understand exactly what the examiner is looking for.
Texas DPS Pre-Trip Inspection Training — Step-By-Step Mastery
We teach the Texas DPS Class A pre-trip inspection exactly the way the examiner requires it. Students learn:
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Engine compartment inspection
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Steering linkage
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Suspension and braking system
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Tire, rim, hub, and seal inspection
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Side and trailer components
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Landing gear and coupling system
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In-cab inspection and air brake check
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Lights, reflectors, and safety equipment
We provide verbal scripts, hands-on practice, and video demonstrations. Our training removes guesswork—students walk into the DPS test fully prepared.
Basic Control Skills (Backing) — Master the DPS Exam Maneuvers
We Teach All 4 Required DPS Maneuvers
Students practice each of the required basic control skills:
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Step 1 – Forward Stop
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Step 2 – Straight-Line Backing
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Step 3 – Forward Offset Tracking (left)
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Step 4 – Reverse Offset Backing (right)
We teach you how to:
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Use proper reference points
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Correct drift early
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Use pull-ups strategically
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Control trailer swing
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Position your tractor and trailer for perfect alignment
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Recognize final position
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Score - how to count points lost
These skills are the foundation of safe commercial driving and account for a major portion of the CDL exam.
Road Test Preparation — We Teach Exactly What DPS Examiners Want
The DPS Road Test evaluates your ability to drive safely in real traffic. We teach the test exactly as DPS examiners conduct it.
Students learn:
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Proper use of turn indicators
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Lane change protocol
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Speed management
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Traffic scanning
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Intersection handling
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Highway driving
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Controlled stops and starts
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How to avoid point deductions and automatic test failures
Our training puts you inside the mind of the examiner so you know precisely how to perform each task.
Why Learning the Exact DPS Testing Method Matters
Most CDL students are surprised to learn that the majority of Texas DPS examiners who administer the CDL Skills Test do not hold a CDL themselves and have never driven a commercial vehicle. Only a very small percentage of examiners in the entire state possess real commercial driving experience. While DPS examiners are trained to evaluate CDL applicants, their knowledge is based strictly on the testing criteria, not on practical truck-driving experience.
This means that the CDL exam is not a demonstration of “how well you drive” — it is a demonstration of how well you perform the test exactly the way the examiner was trained to score it. The pre-trip inspection, the Basic Control Skills (backing), and the Road Test are all evaluated according to very specific verbal scripts, behaviors, and step-by-step procedures that examiners are required to follow. Even highly experienced drivers, diesel technicians, and mechanics with decades of real-world knowledge often fail the pre-trip or backing test simply because they do not use the precise wording or demonstration sequence DPS expects.
We have even trained DPS examiners who struggled with backing and pre-trip concepts, proving that experience is not the focus of the test — the test is about giving the examiner exactly what they are trained to hear and see. Examiners may attempt to clarify, redirect, or challenge a student’s answer, and if you are not prepared for this, it can result in failure even when your driving ability is excellent.
At Get Your CDL Quick, we specialize in teaching the exact language, behaviors, and demonstrations the DPS examiner must check off during the test. We train you to perform the inspection, the backing maneuvers, and the road test exactly the way the examiners are trained to grade them. This is one of the major reasons our students achieve a 98% first-attempt pass rate. We prepare you not only to operate a commercial vehicle safely — but also to pass the test with confidence by understanding precisely what the examiner needs to hear, see, and mark as correct.
Our Instructors — Patient, Experienced, and Dedicated to Your Success
Our instructors truly care. They are patient, understanding, and trained to adjust their teaching style to your personal learning needs. Whether you’re nervous, inexperienced, or learning English as a second language, our instructors will support you through each part of the training process.
We believe:
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No student should ever feel rushed
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Everyone learns differently
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A calm instructor produces a confident driver
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Encouragement is a powerful teaching tool
This approach is a major reason we proudly maintain a 98% first-attempt pass rate at Texas DPS.
Your Success Is Our Success
Our goal is simple: to help you earn your CDL quickly, correctly, and confidently. You will receive professional instruction, modern training equipment, and support from experienced instructors who want you to succeed.
When you train with Get Your CDL Quick, you aren’t just learning to pass a test—you are learning to drive safely for life.
Quickly obtain your CDL with our 3-day training program at Get your CDL Quick. Our CDL training is designed to help you pass the tests at the TXDPS CDL mega centers.
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