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This site is available to take practice questions to prepare for the Florida CDL test. The questions on these practice tests come from the Florida CDL Handbook. The tests are free and you are able to take them as many times as you would like. Use these practice tests as a way to prepare to obtain a CDL in Florida. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 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. Good luck!

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What do you check when doing a visual inspection of the coupling?

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What will occur if you cross the connect the air lines?

3 / 40

Which of the following must be closed while the bus is in motion?

4 / 40

Why should you know the outage?

5 / 40

A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

6 / 40

Select the vehicle that off-tracks the most.

7 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

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This object should not be damaged, bent, or rusted through and be evenly centered with the tires and dual wheels evenly separated.

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

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If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

11 / 40

You are checking the_______when looking at the dipstick to see if the lubrication is at the safe operating range or above the refill line.

12 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency steering and tankers:

13 / 40

You may use DANGEROUS placards instead of separate placards for each Table 2 hazard class when:

14 / 40

After the initial drop, the maximum leakage rates per minute is:

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The amount of liquid you can carry depends on:

16 / 40

What is a passive railway crossing?

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Why should you use chocks when parking a trailer without spring brakes?

18 / 40

Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

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What will happen should a driver cross the air lines when hooking up the an older trailer?

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The designation RQ identifies the material's:

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A battery box check is important. The battery must be secure, connection must be tight, and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:

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With most hazardous materials, you may park within 5 feet of the road briefly, if your work requires it. The materials that are the exception and do not allow parking this close to the road are:

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At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

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Which seats must have a seat belt:

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Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

26 / 40

At around____the governor allows the air compressor to start pumping again:

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The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

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Before backing under the trailer you should______when coupling a tractor and trailer with air lines already connected.

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What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

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What is a technical name?

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Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

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By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a:

33 / 40

What should you do before you begin to couple?

34 / 40

If you double your speed, what will happen to your stopping distance?

35 / 40

The cause of almost half of all truck driver deaths are:

36 / 40

Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

37 / 40

What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

38 / 40

Five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount are ______.

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

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How To Get A florida Commercial Drivers License

Applicants can get their CDL at the age of 18. Person between the ages of 18 and 21 are restricted to intrastate driving, cannot drive doubles or triples, and may not be endorsed for Hazmat transport. Those age 21 and older may receive all available endorsements and drive interstate. CDL applicants must obtain a DOT medical card to be eligible for their commercial driver’s license.

Any drivers that fall into the below categories are disqualified from obtaining their CDL.

  • Having a license from any other state than Florida.
  • Being convicted of driving impaired in a commercial vehicle in the past two years.
  • Having a suspended, revoked, or canceled driver’s license.
  • Being disqualified from CDL driving privileges in another state.

All applicants must complete one or more knowledge tests and a skills test in order to be eligible to receive their commercial driver’s license.

Endorsements
H – Hazmat
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passengers
S – School Bus
T – Double / Triple Trailers
X – Placarded Hazmat & Tank Vehicles

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florida CDL License Test Tips

Each applicant is required to complete a knowledge test in order to receive their CDL, with a score of 80% or better. Depending on the Class and Endorsements sought, there are multiple knowledge tests that much be taken. These include:

  • Class A – 70 Questions (50 General Knowledge + 20 Combined Vehicle)
  • Class B,C – 50 General Knowledge Questions
  • Passenger, Doubles/Triples, and Tank Endorsements – 20 Questions
  • School Bus Endorsement, Air Brake Restriction Removal – 25 Questions
  • Hazmat Certification – 30 Questions

All applicants must complete a three section skills test. This includes a vehicle inspection, on-road driving assessment, and basic controls test. Those seeking endorsements for School Bus and Passengers as well as the Air Brake Restriction Removal will need to complete the skills test in the respective vehicle for their endorsement or removal. For example, those seeking the School Bus Endorsement must complete the skills test in a school bus.

Additional Information

Information on the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles

The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles provides oversight and administration for the CDL requirements and testing in Florida. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/commercial-motor-vehicle-drivers/

Phone:  850.617.2606

 

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