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CDL Practice Test

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This site is available to practice and prepare to take the Connecticut CDL test. These tests are free and you are able to take tests as many times as you would like as you prepare to go to the DMV to take the CT CDL knowledge test. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 32 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin. 

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Tankers used to transport hazardous materials on vehicles must be marked with:

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A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

3 / 40

You should keep a minimum of ____between another vehicle and the double trailer with 100 ft truck driving at 30 mph.

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Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous materials except:

5 / 40

Select the action that is not appropriate when driving on slippery roads:

6 / 40

After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

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While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on the foot brake and _____.

8 / 40

What is the best way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?

9 / 40

You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

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The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the identification number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper?

11 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

12 / 40

When backing, what is the best method to use to avoid blind spots?

13 / 40

Why are you required to take an exam about air brakes?

14 / 40

Which of the following is not a prohibited practice on the bus:

15 / 40

Who is responsible for certifying on the bills of lading that the hazardous materials are prepared properly?

16 / 40

The CDL manual indicates the last step on picking up students at the bus stop is as follows:

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What do yo need to do before supplying air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

18 / 40

If you park the trailer at an angle to the tractor when uncoupling:

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Why should you know the outage?

20 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

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The emergency air line is _____and the service air line is____.

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Select the true statement:

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It is good practice to_____when uncoupling.

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While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

25 / 40

When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

26 / 40

Why should you not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jack knifing trailer?

27 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to managing space to the sides.

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You should brake on a long steep downgrade hill as a supplement to the braking effects of the engine

29 / 40

The system that needs to be checked for signs of leaks with rust or carbon soot and damage is the _____.

30 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

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How should you inspect a converter dolly?

32 / 40

Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

33 / 40

What kind of surge occurs with baffles?

34 / 40

The baffles in a tank trailer help to control:

35 / 40

The parking brakes should be used____in air brake vehicles.

36 / 40

The best way to describe a dual air brake system is:

37 / 40

What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

38 / 40

You should check the_____when loading small tanks equipped with bulkheads.

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Hazardous materials (that are not forbidden) carried on a bus must be:

40 / 40

What does the service brake system do?

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How To Get A connecticut Commercial Drivers License

Those looking to obtain a Connecticut CDL must have a valid operator’s license and the following requirements below. Applicants between the ages of 18 and 21 can apply for an intrastate CDL license. Only those who are 21 years of age or older may apply for an interstate CDL as well as Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, Passenger, and School Bus Endorsements. All CDL applicants must have a medical examiner’s certificate, or DOT physical card, to be eligible for a CDL. In addition, all applicants must complete a self-certification form which describes the types of vehicles that the applicant intends to drive with their commercial driver’s license.

Any applicants who have the following are disqualified from receiving their commercial driver’s license.

  • If you are subject from receiving CDL driving privileges in another state.
  • If you have an impaired driving conviction in a commercial vehicle in the past 24 months.
  • If your license is currently suspended, revoked, denied, or canceled.
  • If you have more than one driver’s license.

CDL applicants are required to complete at least one knowledge assessment and a skills test to ensure their proficient understanding and knowledge of the commercial driving laws in the state of Connecticut.

Endorsements
T – Double or Triple Trailers
P – Passenger / Transport
N – Liquid Bulk / Tank Cargo
H – Hazardous Materials
X – Hazardous Material and Tank Combined
S – School Bus
V – Student Transportation Vehicle
A – Activity Vehicle
F – Taxi, Service Bus, Livery, Motor Bus, Motor Coach

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connecticut CDL License Test Tips

All applicants are required to complete written knowledge tests to obtain their CDL. Those looking for a Class A CDL will need to complete a 70-question test. Those looking for Class B and C CDLs will need to complete a 50-question general knowledge test. Those seeking endorsements and removal of the Air Brake Restriction will be responsible for taking a knowledge test for each endorsement or removal sought. These tests range between 20 and 30 questions. All tests must be passed with a score of 80 percent or greater.All applicants must complete a skills test in accordance with the federal regulations. Each skills test is comprised of a pre-trip inspection, driving assessment, and basic control skills. All three parts must be passed in order for the applicant to receive their commercial driver’s license. Those seeking endorsements must take the skills test in the vehicle type their intended endorsement is for.

Additional Information

Information on the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles

The State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles regulates the CDL requirements and testing in Connecticut. To get more information contact them via:

Website:  https://portal.ct.gov/DMV/Licenses/Licenses/Commercial-Drivers/CDL---Main-Menu

Phone:  860.263.5700

 

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