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CDL Practice Test

This site is available to take practice questions to prepare for the Georgia CDL test. The tests are free and you are able to take them as many times as you would like. The questions below are available to help you practice for the Georgia CDL test. These tests are intended to help you prepare to obtain a CDL license in Georgia. You are able to take tests as many times as you would like and this is a free site. Topics on the test are related to the actual Georgia CDL test and come from the Georgia CDL handbook. 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.

1 / 40

The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is:

“stop”

“go”

“faster”

“turn up the music”

2 / 40

When inspecting the ______you are making sure that the lines and hoses are not chafed, cut, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts.

lifts/door/ties

electric/air lines

air brake lines

mud flaps

3 / 40

When not towing a trailer, why should the tractor glad hands be locked?

the system pressure will not build up

the connected brake circuit will become a back up air tank

this should never be done

it keeps water and dirt out of the lines

4 / 40

Which of the following types of emergency equipment must you have on your bus?

Hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, and signal flares.

Reflectors, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit.

Spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit.

Fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, and reflectors.

5 / 40

Select the statement that tells you how you can check the low pressure warning signal.

Turn the electrical power off and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 30 psi in the air tank.

The low pressure warning signal is only testable by the factory.

Turn the electrical power on and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease the air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 60 psi in the air tank.

Turn the electrical power on and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to increase air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure increases to more than 60 psi in the air tank.

6 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

you can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop

stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency

anti-lock braking systems (ABS) only activate when wheels are about to lock

if a tire blows, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly

7 / 40

How should the pintle hook be when backing a dolly under the second trailer?

removed from the dolly

in the latched position

in a halfway open position

in the unlatched position

8 / 40

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

The dock workers

The shipper

The driver

The carrier

9 / 40

Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

all of these answers are correct

listen for any strange noises while applying pressure to the brake pedal

while wearing gloves, pull hard on each slack adjuster that you can reach

brake hard after accelerating

10 / 40

What should you hear when you have the hand valve on and are testing the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at the back of the trailer?

air leaving the open valve

the engine brake to kick on

the service brakes more to a fully applied position

the emergency line valve to release air

11 / 40

How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires?

Check tires every 4 hours or 200 miles.

Check tires every hour or 75 miles.

Check tires every 2 hours or 100 miles.

Check tires every 3 hours or 150 miles.

12 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that:

You can help impaired drivers.

Accident reports will be accurate.

You will have time to plan your escape if the hazard becomes an emergency.

Law enforcement personnel can be called.

13 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

They must be stamped on the tank.

All answers listed.

Must have a date of the last retest marked.

It shows what type of inspection or test was completed.

14 / 40

Make sure____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is sitting on the tractor.

there is enough space for clearance between the landing gear and the tractor frame

both of the answers listed

neither of the answers listed

there is enough space for clearance between the nose of the trailer and the tops of the tractor tires

15 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

Keep checking the rear view mirror so you can see what happened and report to the principal.

Have the unruly students move to the front of the bus.

Yell loudly for the students to sit down and behave themselves.

Pull off the road in a safe location, secure the bus, stand up, and tell the students what behavior you expect of them.

16 / 40

A safe haven is:

The slang term for the last stop at the end of your driving day when carrying hazardous materials.

A place where it is safe to dump any kind of hazardous materials.

A place that has been approved to park unattended vehicles carrying explosives.

A place to stay once you have reported your company for illegal activity.

17 / 40

How many seats may be placed in the aisle if the bus is a charter and is carrying agricultural (farm) workers?

18 / 40

Be careful to check the_____when unloading the smaller tanks of bulk heads.

percentage of alcohol

weight distribution

the fuel to air ratio

percentage of water

19 / 40

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

defensive driving

tailgating

road rage

aggressive driving

20 / 40

You should follow behind other vehicles ______when traveling under 40 mph.

as close as possible so other drivers won't cut in front of you

at a distance of 1 seconds for every 10 feet of your vehicle length

at a distance of 1 second for every 15 feet of your vehicle length

at a distance of 1 second for every 5 feet of your vehicle length

21 / 40

Your rig should be parked on__to uncouple double trailers.

the company's lot

a downgrade

level ground

grass

22 / 40

A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

two

four

three

six

23 / 40

What is the purpose of cladding in a tanker?

It eliminates liquid surge.

It protects the cargo from changes in temperature.

It controls the temperature of the cargo.

It protects the tanker form any corrosive cargo.

24 / 40

If you have to swerve to avoid a hazard, it's important to:

None of these answers are correct.

Know where other vehicles are around your bus by checking your mirrors.

Warn passengers with a loud and clear voice.

Make sure your passengers are wearing seat belts.

25 / 40

Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

Hazardous materials table.

List of hazardous materials and reportable quantities.

Segregation and separation chart.

Hazardous waste manifest.

26 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

the engine brake

the emergency brake

the shut off valves

the service air line

27 / 40

What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

in the middle

in the back

in the front

it makes no difference

28 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to if a glad hand on the blue air line is missing a seal.

you should remove one from the red air line to use as a temporary replacement

it is not a big problem

there may be a service line air leak

there may be an emergency line air leak

29 / 40

Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

Allowing you to take tighter turns.

Moving the truck in the direction the liquid flows in.

None of the answers listed.

Increasing the wind drag.

30 / 40

Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

they all contain the same amount of alcohol

12-ounce glass of 5% beer

5-ounce glass of 12% wine

1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor

31 / 40

Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs. However, buses must never carry:

More than 1000 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 200 pounds of any one class.

More than 250 pounds total of all allowed hazardous materials.

More than 500 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 100 pounds of any one class.

More than 750 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 100 pounds of any one class.

32 / 40

An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

This material is only restricted when shipped by air and/or water.

There is no restrictions with this material if shipped by water only.

It is ok to ship this material by air only.

This material has no restrictions when shipped by air and/or water.

33 / 40

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

Students should be told not to use the handrails when exiting the bus due to the possibility of causing a clothing hang up.

Students should be told to remain seated while the bus is in motion.

Students should be told to leave any dropped objects and move to the point of safety out of danger and get the driver's attention to retrieve the object.

Students should be told to pick up any dropped objects as long as it is not under the bus.

34 / 40

This should have no illegal stickers, dirt, obstructions, or damage to the glass.

The headlights

The rearview mirror

None of the answers listed

Mirrors and windshield

35 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

elevate

minimize

take away

communicate

36 / 40

What is a king pin?

it is a pin that holds the wheel on to the axles

it is a pin that locks the trailer to the tractor on the fifth wheel

it is a pin that locks the air brake lines together

it is a pin that a driver receives for being a safe driver

37 / 40

Why is it dangerous to unlock the pintle hook with the dolly still under the rear trailer?

the fifth wheel may be misaligned

the spring brakes may release

the kingpin may snap in half

the dolly tow bar may fly up

38 / 40

Suspension systems:

keep the load secure

keep the axles in place

keep the steering wheel tight

keep the brake drums from failing

39 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

Proceed only when you are sure no train is coming.

Remember to never shift gears while crossing tracks.

Stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail.

All of these answers are correct.

40 / 40

What is the minimum amount of distance you should maintain when driving at 50 mph in ideal conditions with a 100 ft twin trailer combination?

11 seconds

6 seconds

13 seconds

8 seconds

Your score is

The average score is 0%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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How To Get A georgia Commercial Drivers License

Georgia residents can apply for their commercial driver’s license at the age of 18. All CDL drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 are restricted to intrastate driving. Hazmat and transporting passengers is restricted to those who are 21 years of age or older.Applicants must have a DOT medical examiner’s card before applying for their CDL.

Individuals who fall into the below categories are disqualified from receiving their CDL:

Suspended, revoked, canceled, or denied license.
Possessing multiple driver’s licenses.
Being convicted of a commercial impaired driving offense in the past 2 years.
Being disqualified from commercial driving privileges in another state.

All commercial driver’s license applicants must complete an on-site vision assessment, knowledge test(s), and hands-on skills test. All of these assessments must be passed in order for the applicant to receive their CDL.

Endorsements
P – Passenger
N – Tank Vehicles
H – Hazardous Materials
X – Tanks Carry Hazardous Materials
T – Triple or Double Rigs

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Applicants will need to complete the necessary knowledge assessments for the Class and Endorsement(s) they are seeking to acquire. Class A applicants must complete a 70 question exam. Class B and C applicants must compete a 50 question assessment. Each endorsement requires an additional knowledge test which ranges between 20 and 30 questions. All tests must be passed with a score of 80 percent or greater.A hand-on skills assessment must be performed by all applicants. The skills assessment is comprised of an on-road driving test, vehicle inspection, and basic controls skills test. Individuals must pass all three portions of the skills test to be considered eligible for a commercial driver’s license. Those applying for special vehicle endorsements must operate the type of vehicle the endorsement is for in order to obtain the endorsement.

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Information on the Georgia Department of Driver Services

The State of Georgia Department of Driver Services regulates CDL requirements and testing in Georgia. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dds.georgia.gov/apply-commercial-license

Phone: 678.413.8400

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