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CDL Practice Test

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This site is available to practice and prepare to take the Connecticut CDL test. These tests are free and you are able to take tests as many times as you would like as you prepare to go to the DMV to take the CT CDL knowledge test. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 32 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. 

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Select the load of the trailer that will require the shorter distance to stop.

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

3 / 40

The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others is known as.

4 / 40

The amount of liquid you can carry depends on:

5 / 40

Why should you use chocks when parking a trailer without spring brakes?

6 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

To prevent a roll over a driver can 1) keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible and 2) _____.

9 / 40

Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous materials except:

10 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to an application pressure gauge:

11 / 40

There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

12 / 40

The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

13 / 40

Most states require school bus drivers to take a physical examination:

14 / 40

Before backing under the trailer you should______when coupling a tractor and trailer with air lines already connected.

15 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that:

16 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

17 / 40

Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

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

19 / 40

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

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Select why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving:

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Cargo tanks are:

22 / 40

When you discharge an unruly passenger, you must choose a place that is:

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While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on the foot brake and _____.

24 / 40

To test the security of the tractor semi trailer connection you should:

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

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If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should:

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

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How do you check the connection after locking the kingpin into the fifth wheel?

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

31 / 40

After the initial drop, the maximum leakage rates per minute is:

32 / 40

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

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While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

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A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

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You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials ______.

36 / 40

Which trailer is more likely to roll over when pulling 3 trailers?

37 / 40

Select the statement that best explains the "crack-the-whip" effect.

38 / 40

When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be:

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In what location must you keep your shipping papers which describe any hazardous materials?

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You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

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How To Get A connecticut Commercial Drivers License

Those looking to obtain a Connecticut CDL must have a valid operator’s license and the following requirements below. Applicants between the ages of 18 and 21 can apply for an intrastate CDL license. Only those who are 21 years of age or older may apply for an interstate CDL as well as Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, Passenger, and School Bus Endorsements. All CDL applicants must have a medical examiner’s certificate, or DOT physical card, to be eligible for a CDL. In addition, all applicants must complete a self-certification form which describes the types of vehicles that the applicant intends to drive with their commercial driver’s license.

Any applicants who have the following are disqualified from receiving their commercial driver’s license.

  • If you are subject from receiving CDL driving privileges in another state.
  • If you have an impaired driving conviction in a commercial vehicle in the past 24 months.
  • If your license is currently suspended, revoked, denied, or canceled.
  • If you have more than one driver’s license.

CDL applicants are required to complete at least one knowledge assessment and a skills test to ensure their proficient understanding and knowledge of the commercial driving laws in the state of Connecticut.

Endorsements
T – Double or Triple Trailers
P – Passenger / Transport
N – Liquid Bulk / Tank Cargo
H – Hazardous Materials
X – Hazardous Material and Tank Combined
S – School Bus
V – Student Transportation Vehicle
A – Activity Vehicle
F – Taxi, Service Bus, Livery, Motor Bus, Motor Coach

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connecticut CDL License Test Tips

All applicants are required to complete written knowledge tests to obtain their CDL. Those looking for a Class A CDL will need to complete a 70-question test. Those looking for Class B and C CDLs will need to complete a 50-question general knowledge test. Those seeking endorsements and removal of the Air Brake Restriction will be responsible for taking a knowledge test for each endorsement or removal sought. These tests range between 20 and 30 questions. All tests must be passed with a score of 80 percent or greater.All applicants must complete a skills test in accordance with the federal regulations. Each skills test is comprised of a pre-trip inspection, driving assessment, and basic control skills. All three parts must be passed in order for the applicant to receive their commercial driver’s license. Those seeking endorsements must take the skills test in the vehicle type their intended endorsement is for.

Additional Information

Information on the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles

The State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles regulates the CDL requirements and testing in Connecticut. To get more information contact them via:

Website:  https://portal.ct.gov/DMV/Licenses/Licenses/Commercial-Drivers/CDL---Main-Menu

Phone:  860.263.5700

 

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