⚠️ NEW FEDERAL REQUIREMENT

CDL English Communication Test

Starting 2025, all CDL drivers must demonstrate English proficiency at DOT inspections and weigh stations

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English
I speak English
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Spanish
Hablo Español
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Chinese
我说中文
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Russian
Я говорю по-русски
Lesson 1 of 3
LESSON 1

Basic DOT Inspection Communication

📍 SCENARIO

You're at a weigh station. A DOT officer approaches your truck for a routine inspection.

👮 DOT OFFICER
"Good morning, driver. May I see your CDL and medical card?"
Buenos días, conductor. ¿Puedo ver su CDL y tarjeta médica?
早上好，司机。我可以看看您的CDL和医疗卡吗？
Доброе утро, водитель. Могу я увидеть ваш CDL и медицинскую карту?
🚛 YOU RESPOND
"Sure, here you go. Everything is up to date."
Claro, aquí tiene. Todo está actualizado.
当然，给您。所有文件都是最新的。
Конечно, вот. Все документы актуальны.

🔑 Key Phrases to Remember

1 "Here are my documents" - When presenting paperwork
2 "Everything is current" - Confirming validity
3 "Yes, officer" - Polite acknowledgment
Lesson 2 of 3
LESSON 2

Explaining Your Route & Cargo

📍 SCENARIO

The officer asks about your trip details and what you're hauling.

👮 DOT OFFICER
"Where are you heading today and what's your cargo?"
¿A dónde se dirige hoy y cuál es su carga?
您今天要去哪里，运的是什么货物？
Куда вы направляетесь сегодня и что везете?
🚛 YOU RESPOND
"I'm heading to Dallas, Texas. I'm carrying produce - fresh vegetables."
Me dirijo a Dallas, Texas. Llevo productos frescos - vegetales.
我要去德克萨斯州达拉斯。我运的是农产品-新鲜蔬菜。
Я направляюсь в Даллас, Техас. Везу продукты - свежие овощи.
👮 DOT OFFICER
"Do you have your bill of lading?"
¿Tiene su conocimiento de embarque?
您有提单吗？
У вас есть транспортная накладная?
🚛 YOU RESPOND
"Yes, it's right here in my paperwork folder."
Sí, está aquí en mi carpeta de documentos.
是的，就在我的文件夹里。
Да, она здесь в моей папке с документами.

🔑 Common Cargo Types You Should Know

📦 "Dry goods" - Non-refrigerated items
❄️ "Refrigerated cargo" - Temperature controlled
⚠️ "Hazmat" - Hazardous materials
Lesson 3 of 3
LESSON 3

Emergency & Safety Communication

📍 SCENARIO

The officer notices an issue with your truck and asks about it.

👮 DOT OFFICER
"Your left rear tire looks worn. When was it last inspected?"
Su llanta trasera izquierda se ve desgastada. ¿Cuándo fue la última inspección?
您的左后轮胎看起来磨损了。上次检查是什么时候？
Ваша левая задняя шина выглядит изношенной. Когда была последняя проверка?
🚛 YOU RESPOND
"I did my pre-trip inspection this morning. I'll check it again and replace it if needed."
Hice mi inspección pre-viaje esta mañana. Lo revisaré de nuevo y lo reemplazaré si es necesario.
我今天早上做了行前检查。我会再检查一下，如果需要就更换。
Я провел предрейсовый осмотр этим утром. Я проверю еще раз и заменю при необходимости.

🚨 Emergency Phrases Every Driver Must Know

🛑 "I need help" - Requesting assistance
🔧 "My brakes failed" - Reporting brake problems
📍 "I'm at mile marker..." - Giving location
🚑 "Call 911" - Emergency request
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