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Below are test questions for the Louisiana CDL test. The site is free and you are able to take the practice test as many times as you need to. Questions in these practice tests cover questions from the Louisiana CDL manual and the Louisiana CDL study guide. The Louisiana CDL test contains 50 questions, of which candidates must answer 40 questions correctly to pass. 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 Quiz" button below to begin. 

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

2 / 40

When driving with multiple trailers, which one should be right behind the tractor?

3 / 40

What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

4 / 40

Which seats not securely fastened to the bus are usually allowed?

5 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

6 / 40

If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

7 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to a converter dolly:

8 / 40

What does the amount of liquid allowed in the tank depend on?

9 / 40

How do you check the air flow to the last trailer?

10 / 40

Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

11 / 40

A tank trailer should never be fully loaded due to:

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

The gauge that indicates normal or increasing lubrication pressure to prevent engine seizure, failure or breakdown is:

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

The main reason you should pull the dolly out from under a trailer before disconnecting it from the trailer in front is:

16 / 40

Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

17 / 40

This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

While completing the 3rd component of the air brake check of a combination vehicle, at what psi should the tracor protection valve and parking brake valve should pop out?

20 / 40

The designation RQ identifies the material's:

21 / 40

What will probably happen if the converter dolly is still under the second trailer and the pintle hook is unhooked?

22 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

23 / 40

What handling effect will baffles have?

24 / 40

Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

This object should not move more than an inch by pulled by hand with the brakes released for manual slack adjusters.

27 / 40

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

28 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

29 / 40

Select whether the following statement is true or false: Front wheel brakes are good to use in all conditions.

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

The Emergency Response Guide, ERG, can best be explained as _____.

32 / 40

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

33 / 40

Select the factor that has no effect on how much liquid you can carry:

34 / 40

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

35 / 40

What does the amount of liquid you can carry depend on?

36 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

37 / 40

The transport index of a radioactive material:

38 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to turn over when you make a sudden turn while pulling doubles?

39 / 40

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

40 / 40

This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

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How To Get A louisiana Commercial Drivers License

Applicants looking to obtain their CDL for interstate driving and any Hazardous Materials Endorsement must be 21 years of age or older. Those who are 18 years of age, but under the age of 21 may apply for an intrastate CDL. These individuals are not able to operate doubles, triples, loaded buses, or HazMat vehicles. All applicants must have a completed Form DPSMV2219 from their medical examiner to apply for their CDL.

There are certain situations in which an individual will automatically be disqualified from receiving their CDL. These are listed below.

  • Having CDL privileges in another state disqualified.
  • Being convicted of driving impaired in a commercial vehicles 24 months prior to the application.
  • Having more than one driver’s license.
  • Having a denied, canceled, revoked, or suspended driver’s license.

All commercial driver’s license applicants must pass a practical skills CDL test and one or more knowledge tests.

Endorsements
T – Double/Triple Trailers
P – Passenger
N – Tank Vehicles
H – Hazardous Materials
X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazardous Materials
M – Motorcycle
S – School Bus

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louisiana CDL License Test Tips

Each applicant will be required to successfully pass one or more knowledge tests in order to move onto the practical skills test to receive their CDL. A passing score must be received for each test taken and is considered at 80 percent or higher. General knowledge tests are 50 to 70 questions in length and are required when applying for any Louisiana Class CDL. Those looking to have endorsements on their CDL will need to pass one additional knowledge test per endorsement.

Each applicant, regardless of Class, is required to pass a three-part practical skills test. This includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills, and an on-road driving test. This test ensures that the applicant is able to inspect a vehicle for safety, operate the vehicle, and can handle the vehicle with different road situations.

Additional Information

Information on the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV)

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles Public Safety Services regulates CDL requirements in Louisiana. To get more information contact them via:

Website: http://dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov/

Phone:  888.214.5367

 

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