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CDL Practice Test

Below are practice questions for the Kansas CDL test. The site is free and you are able to take the practice test as many times as you need to as you prepare to obtain your Kansas CDL. The questions and answers covered in these Kansas practice CDL tests are taken from the Kansas DOT CDL manual. 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

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

cargo tanks are bulk containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle

portable tanks are bulk containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle

portable tanks are bulk containers, which are permanently attached to a vehicle

none of these answers are correct

2 / 40

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

yell loudly for the students to sit down and behave themselves

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

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

3 / 40

This object should be free of shiny treads, rust, free of cracks and distortions.

Lug nuts

Bolt spacers

None of the answers listed

Rims

4 / 40

Two causes of tire fires are ______.

under-inflated tires and duals that touch

hot brakes and under-inflated tires

duals that touch and road debris

under-inflated tires and poor retreads

5 / 40

Select the reason as to why air tanks need to be drained:

tanks usually do not need to be drained

to provide greater control of your vehicle

to prevent the left sided brake from locking up

to release water and other contaminents which may cause brakes to fail in freezing weather

6 / 40

What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

it tells you how much pressure is in the air lines

it tells you how much slack is in the slack adjusters

all of these answers are correct

it tells you how much pressure is in the air tanks

7 / 40

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

none of the answers listed

the locking jaw is closed around the kingpin and there is no space beween the lower and upper fifth wheel

that the locking jaw is open around the kingpin and that there is some space between the lower and upper fifth wheel

that the locking jaw is closed around the kingpin and that there is no space between the upper and lower fifth wheel

8 / 40

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

100 psi

175 psi

125 psi

225 psi

9 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

10 / 40

How do you check the coolant level?

While wearing rubber gloves and safety glasses.

Inspect the reservoir sight glass or remove the radiator cap if the engine isn't hot.

None of the answers listed.

Remove the radiator cap once it is at operating temperature.

11 / 40

The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle should not exceed ____psi a minute.

12 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

Only when you will be driving over 35 mph.

Always.

Only if required by company policy.

Only if your bus holds more than 27 people.

13 / 40

How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

all of these answers are correct

after every break you take during driving

within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip

every 150 miles or every three hours

14 / 40

Which of the following must drivers have in their possession while transporting class A or B explosives?

The written route plan.

None of these answers are correct.

A gas mask.

The carrier's insurance policy.

15 / 40

What is the main difference between a portable tank and a cargo tank?

Cargo tanks are filled while on the vehicle, portable tanks are filled while off the vehicle.

Portable tanks must additionally show the owner or lessee's name on them.

Cargo tanks are permanently attached, portable tanks are temporarily attached.

All of these answers are correct.

16 / 40

When should you not use the parking brakes?

while in hot weather

when the brakes are hot

while on a steep hill

when air pressure is low

17 / 40

Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?

notify authorities

care for the injured

gather the contact information of all the drivers involved

protect the area

18 / 40

You should___to reduce the air leakage rate.

leave the engine running while charging the air system

release the service brake as the engine is running

monitor the air pressure gauge as you press on the brake pedal

release the service brake after turning off the engine

19 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate reason to flash your braking lights?

to signal to tailgaters that they are too close to your vehicle

to alert drivers behind you that there are hazards ahead

to warn vehicles approaching you from behind that you are driving slowly

to warn drivers behind you when you need to slow down

20 / 40

It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas is slippery?

wet-looking road

a bridge

a shaded area

all of these answers are correct

21 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to large combination vehicles taking longer to stop.

they take longer to stop when loaded down

they take longer to stop when they are empty

they take the same amount of time to stop when empty or loaded

they take longer to stop than bobtail tractors

22 / 40

When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

Have the word "waste" before the name of the material on the bills.

All of these answers are correct.

Sign a uniform hazardous waste manifest.

Carry a uniform hazardous waste manifest in the truck.

23 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

On all packages.

It is a separate document that all hazmat drivers must keep in their vehicles.

There is no such thing.

On the original shipping paper.

24 / 40

With the engine cut off and the brakes released the air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than:

3 psi in a minute

4 psi in a minute

5 psi in a minute

2 psi in a minute

25 / 40

Air brake systems should not lose air faster than____when testing for air leakage rates in combination vehicles before applying the brake pedal.

6 psi a minute

3 psi a minute

2 psi a minute

5 psi a minute

26 / 40

If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

Any more than safety required.

Any more that 450 feet.

Any more than 500 feet.

In an upwind direction.

27 / 40

You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

wait until the air brakes kick in automatically

maintain highway speed and keep an eye on your air pressure gauge

come to a safe stop while you still have control of the brakes

pump the brake pedal to come to a stop immediately

28 / 40

Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

leaking shock absorbers

cracked or broken spring hangers

all of these answers are correct

broken leaves in leaf spring

29 / 40

What is the next step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

Stand up and speak respectfully to the offender, if a change of setting is needed, have the student move to a seat near you.

Remove the student from the vehilce for the safety of the other children.

Unload the student at the next stop.

Call school administrator or the police to remove the student.

30 / 40

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

Any stop the bus makes.

Busy intersection.

Sharp turns.

Stop to load or unload students.

31 / 40

Which of the following about the front tires on a commercial bus is true?

Can be regrooved or recapped as long as they have 4/32 tread depth.

Must not have recapped or regrooved tires.

Can be recapped, but never regrooved.

Must not be recapped, but can be regrooved.

32 / 40

Why should you cover cargo?

because many states require it

all of these answers are correct

to protect your cargo from bad weather

to protect individuals from any spilled cargo

33 / 40

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

4/32 inch

14 mm

2/23 inch

None of the answers listed

34 / 40

The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

oil pressure

oil temperature

blood pressure

air brake pressure

35 / 40

With the controlled braking method, you _____?

apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels

lightly apply braking pressure

repeatedly tap the brakes as fast as you can

apply the brakes all the way until the wheels lock up, release the brakes and apply them again when the wheels start to roll again

36 / 40

It is important to know the outage required for the liquids you carry because:

Tank baffles may not always be permitted with outage.

Some of the denser liquids don't need any.

Some liquids will expand more than others when warm.

None of these answers are correct.

37 / 40

Select the situation in which you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

when parking on a grade

when parking at loading docks

during the winter

in no situation

38 / 40

When does stab braking occur?

apply pressure all the way on the brake pedal

when the wheels lock up, release the brakes

all of these answers are correct

when the wheels start rolling, apply the brakes

39 / 40

You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

If a traffic signal is green.

Where a policeman or flagman is directing traffic.

All of these answers are correct.

At crossings marked as "exempt" or "abandoned".

40 / 40

Drivers who transport route controlled radioactive materials must carry a dated certificate of radioactive materials training. This training must have ocurred within the last:

4 years

2 years

1 years

3 years

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How To Get A kansas Commercial Drivers License

Applicants can apply for their CDL at the age of 18 years old. However, they may not drive out of the state of Kansas until they are 21 years of age. In addition, applicants must be 21 years of age or older to obtain their HazMat Endorsement and Double / Triple Endorsement. All CDL applicants must complete a Medical Self-Certification form and provide a valid DOT medical card to be eligible.

If an applicant falls into any of the descriptions below they are disqualified from obtaining their CDL.

You have more than one driver’s license.
Your driver’s license is currently suspended, revoked, denied, or canceled.
You have been convicted of driving impaired within the past 24 months.
You are disqualified from your CDL driving privileges in another state.

All Kansas CDL applicants must complete both a knowledge test and skills test to be eligible for their CDL. Specific Classes and Endorsements will require multiple tests.

Endorsements
T – Double and Triple Trailers
P – Passenger Vehicles (including city buses or transport)
S – School Buses
N – Tank Vehicles
H – HazMat
X – Tank Vehicle that carries Hazardous Materials

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All applicants are required to take at least one general knowledge test that displays their acquired knowledge about commercial driving. This test is comprised of 50 general knowledge questions. Applicants must get a score of 80 percent or better to be eligible for their CDL Permit. Those seeking a Class A CDL will be required to complete an additional 20 questions regarding commercial combination driving. Applicants who are seeking endorsements are required to take one test per endorsement sought. These tests range between 20 and 30 questions. Applicants must receive a score of 80 percent or better to obtain their endorsement.

The skills test is comprised of three separate assessments. These include the pre-trip inspection, basic operating skills test, and the basic driving skills test. All of these must be successfully passed in order for the driver to obtain their CDL. Those seeking specific vehicle-related endorsements must take the skills test in the type of vehicle they are looking for an endorsement in.

Additional Information

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The Kansas Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles regulates CDL requirements in Kansas. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://ksrevenue.org/dovcdl.html

Phone: 785.296.3671

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