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CDL Practice Test

This is a practice test site for helping you earn your CDL in Tennessee. Rules and regulations covered on these practice tests are based on the Tennessee CDL Manual. You can take these practice tests as many times as you like as the site is free to use. 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

Select the statement that is true in regards to quick steering movements and triple/double trailers:

there are no issues that occur from quick steering

they flip over due to quick steering movements a lot easier than other vehicles

it is easier to countersteer compared to other vehicles

as you perform quick steering movements you should apply pressure to the brake pedal

2 / 40

What is the best way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?

a helper

your mirrors

all of these answers are correct

rear view cameras

3 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valve be in for double trailer combination?

in an open position

in a closed position

in a halfway closed position

in a 1/3 open position

4 / 40

When stopped on a divided highway where should your reflectors be placed?

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic

20 feet, 150 feet, and 300 feet toward the approaching traffic

15 feet, 75 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic

30 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic

5 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

minimize

elevate

take away

communicate

6 / 40

Select how you can tell if your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system:

the vehicle is manufactured after 2005

the vehicle is manufactured after 1998

the vehicle is manufactured after 1990

the vehicle is manufactured after 2001

7 / 40

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

That has air brakes.

Designed to seat more than 16 or more persons, including the driver.

That is designed to carry more than nine passengers.

That has a gross weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds.

8 / 40

The compressor is connected to the engine via _____?

stag gears

r-belt

v-belt or gears

lines

9 / 40

Select the inappropriate way to test for the low pressure warning signal.

ask for a pedestrian to listen for the signal

have the electrical power on

turn off the engine

decreased the air pressure by stepping on and off the brake pedal

10 / 40

Which of the following is NOT something you need to know in order to determine if you need to use placards?

The manufacturing date for the materials.

The amount of all hazardous materials of all classes in your vehicle.

The amount of a substance or material being shipped.

The substance or material's hazard class.

11 / 40

Select the definition of "off-tracking."

it is wheen the rear wheel skid and the front wheels maintain a straight path

it is when the rear wheels of the vehicle follow a different path way than that of the front wheels

it is when the trailer wheels go in a different direction from the front wheels

none of the answers listed

12 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

They come to a stop faster when you use only the emergency brake.

They have better traction on wet roads than full tanks.

They can take longer to stop than a truck with a full tank.

All answers listed.

13 / 40

What is a king pin?

it is a pin that locks the air brake lines together

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

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

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

14 / 40

What handling effect will baffles have?

There will be an increase in slow surge.

There will be less side to side surging.

None of the answers listed.

There will be less of surging front to back.

15 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

a vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers

a vehicle transporting hazardous materials

all of these answers are correct

a vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs

16 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

Do not talk with riders or engage in any other distracting activity while driving.

Avoid fueling your bus with riders on board unless absolutely necessary. never refuel in a closed building with riders on board.

Do not transport intoxicated passengers.

Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard either vehicle, unless getting off the bus would be unsafe.

17 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

all of these answers are correct

manually when the automatic devices fail

at the end of each shift or day

to prevent sludge from clogginng up the brake system valves

18 / 40

It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes?

It is ok to smoke anywhere.

Explosives, flammable gas, oxidizers, flammable solids, flammable liquids.

Corrosive, radioactive, dangerous, slippery when wet, inhalation.

All hazard classes.

19 / 40

Hazardous materials (that are not forbidden) carried on a bus must be:

Stored in the passenger compartment

Labeled

All of these answers are correct

Carried in a metal box

20 / 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 to stay once you have reported your company for illegal activity.

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.

21 / 40

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

20 feet, 50 feet, and 100 feet toward approaching traffic

50 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward approaching traffic

100 feet, 200 feet, and 300 feet toward approaching traffic

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic

22 / 40

When driving a combination vehicle, the trailer breaks away severing the air lines. The trailer brakes should come on and ____.

the trailer supply valve will remain open

the tractor protection valve will close

the tractor to lose all air pressure in the tanks

the tractor will gain air pressure

23 / 40

One reason hauling liquids in tank vehciles require special care is:

Because of uneven expansion.

Because of the extreme weight.

Because of the movement of the liquid.

Because of strong winds.

24 / 40

Which of the following statements about the bus interior is false?

Never drive with an open emergency exit door or window.

If there is a red emergency door light, it must work.

If you use your outside lights, you don't need to turn on red emergency door light.

The seats must be safe for riders all seats must be securely fastened to the bus.

25 / 40

Select the true statement about what the Air Compressor Governor controls:

it controls when the air compressor pumps air into the storage tanks

it controls when air is released from the storage tank

it controls when the warning system is activated

it controls when the brakes will be applied

26 / 40

This object should not be spliced, cut, chafed, or worn through to allow steel braid to show.

Electric/air lines

Mud flaps

The lockjaw

Tires

27 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo can never be carrier on a bus with riders?

Emergency tear gas.

Small arms ammunition (orm-d).

Emergency hospital supplies.

Emergency drug shipments.

28 / 40

There are 2 reasons as to why hauling liquids take special care. One reason is the ___center of gravity.

narrow

low

high

long

29 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to a converter dolly:

it is a coupling device with only two axles and a sixth wheel to which a semitrailer can be coupled to the rear of a tractor-trailer combination forming a double bottom rig

it is a coupling device with one or two axles and a fifth wheel with which a semitrailer can be coupled to the rear of a tractor-trailer combination forming a double bottom rig

none of the answers listed

it is a connecting device consisting of one axle which disconnects a semitrailer combination vehicle converting it into two separate trailers

30 / 40

Your rig should be parked on__to uncouple double trailers.

the company's lot

level ground

a downgrade

grass

31 / 40

When backing your vehicle, which of the following is NOT recommended

back as slow as possible

back and turn towards the driver's side

use the lowest reverse gear

back towards the right side

32 / 40

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

it increases by four times

it increases by two times

it stays about the same

none of these answers are correct answers are correct

33 / 40

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

the tractor brakes will lock up

the tractor will not be able to move

there will not be air going to the trailer brakes

nothing will occur, it'll funciton as normal

34 / 40

What do yo need to do before supplying air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

close the shut off valves at the back of the second trailer and open the shut off valves at the back of the first trailer

close the shut off valves at the back of the first and second trailer

open the shut off valves at the back of the second trailer and close the shut off valves at the back of the first trailer

open the shut off valves at the back of the first and second trailer

35 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

The location.

All of these answers are correct.

The next departure time.

The reason for stopping.

36 / 40

To decide which placards you need, if any, what three things do you need to know?

Materials hazard class, location being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials on your vehicle.

Materials hazard class, amount being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials of all classes on your vehicle.

Materials hazard class, percentage of total volume, and amount of all hazardous materials on your vehicle.

Packing group numbers, amount being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials of all classes on your vehicle.

37 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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

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

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

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

38 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

warning lights are always installed on low bridges and overpasses

an empty van is lower than a loaded one

athe heights posted at bridges are usually accurate

the weight of the cargo changes a truck's height

39 / 40

Select the answer that is not a part of the braking process when driving a tractor-trailer combination vehicle that has ABS:

you should monitor the tractor and trailer as you decrease your speed to keep control

you should drive at a higher speed to keep the trailer in line

only use the braking that is necessary to safely stay in control of the vehicle

you should brake in the same manner regardless of what you are driving

40 / 40

For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required be stainless steel?

Yes

Never use a floor liner for any explosive class

Any type of floor liner is sufficient

Your score is

The average score is 37%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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How To Get A tennessee Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in Tennessee, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Tennessee only).
Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Tennessee).

Tennessee CDL applicants must be medically certified that they are physically fit to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants are required to submit the following documents.

(Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate (This document must be completed by an FMCSA-certified physician.)
(SF-1438) Self-Certification Form

Interstate non-excepted (drivers who do not work for the state or federal governments) must meet federal DOT requirements. Intrastate non-excepted drivers must meet the state requirements. Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Tennessee. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses. Tennessee CDL applicants will conduct a driving record check of the past 10 years in all 50 states.

Tennessee CDL Endorsements

H – Hazmat Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
S – School Bus
T – Double or Triple Trailer

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All Tennessee CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the Tennessee test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The Tennessee skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must be currently enlisted in the military and:

Be a Tennessee resident with a valid Tennessee driver’s license or eligible for a Tennessee license.
Possess a military operator’s permit.
Have a minimum of 2 years of experience operating the same type of vehicle as the applicant is applying to drive.
Have been discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
Submit (Form SF-1507) CDL Skills Test Waiver Application. The commanding officer must sign this document within 90 days of the CDL application.

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Information on the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commercial Driver License Division administers CDL license regulations and testing in Tennessee. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/commercial-driver-license.html

Phone: 615.253.5221

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