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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. 

1 / 40

Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

2 / 40

The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second trailer when:

3 / 40

Anti-lock brakes:

4 / 40

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

5 / 40

What should the driver pay special attention to when driving smaller tanks?

6 / 40

How high should you crank the landing gear?

7 / 40

Which of the following hazard classes utilizes a transport index in order to determine how much of it can be loaded on a single vehicle for transport?

8 / 40

Select when you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

9 / 40

You should check that the _____are secure, caps are on tight, and is not leaking.

10 / 40

Select the true statement about seeing ahead.

11 / 40

What can you do at an accident site to help avoid another accident?

12 / 40

A tank vehicle:

13 / 40

Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

14 / 40

Where are shut off valves located on trailers that are doubles or triples?

15 / 40

Is this statement true or false: You do not need to use the parking brake if are leaving your vehicle for a short amount of time.

16 / 40

What should you do if you start a trailer skid?

17 / 40

A safe haven is ______.

18 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

19 / 40

The walls that separate compartments inside the tanks and having openings at the top and bottom are called:

20 / 40

A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle is _____.

21 / 40

What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?

22 / 40

What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

23 / 40

A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

24 / 40

What product is typically carried in a liquid tank trailer without baffles?

25 / 40

What do you do first during step 3 of starting the engine and inspecting the inside of the cab?

26 / 40

If there is rust around the nuts, what may it indicate?

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

You should check____when loading the small tanks of a cargo tank with bulkheads.

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

32 / 40

Some city transit buses may have a brake-door interlock system, this system:

33 / 40

The trailer should be lowered so that _____.

34 / 40

A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

35 / 40

Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

36 / 40

When would you lock some emergency roof hatches in a partly open position?

37 / 40

If you are driving a 100-foot truck with double trailers at 30 mph in dry conditions, how many seconds of space should there be between your truck and other vehicles?

38 / 40

When checking for_____you are looking for dripping fluids or puddles on the ground below the transmission or engine.

39 / 40

Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

40 / 40

Select the part that is not a part of the drum brake:

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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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