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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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You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

2 / 40

How often should you drain your air tanks?

3 / 40

Which of the following is something the driver must watch for:

4 / 40

There must be a hazardous materials identification number on the ______ and on the ______.

5 / 40

When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

6 / 40

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

7 / 40

When using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided?

8 / 40

The method for testing hydraulic brakes for leaks is to _____.

9 / 40

Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

Tankers used to transport hazardous materials on vehicles must be marked with:

12 / 40

Puddles or dripping fluids from the underside of the transmission and engine may indicate:

13 / 40

What are the liquid tight separations between compartments inside tanks called?

14 / 40

What is most likely to occur when the front wheels begin to skid?

15 / 40

The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

Should your air compressor stop working:

18 / 40

When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

19 / 40

With Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B, how close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building?

20 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

21 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

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

23 / 40

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

24 / 40

What is the service air line controlled by?

25 / 40

Why are you required to take an exam about air brakes?

26 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

27 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving a set of doubles and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

28 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valves and pintle hook be in?

29 / 40

The 3 parts of the air brake system are: service brakes, parking brakes, and ____.

30 / 40

What does the drain valve for air tanks remove?

31 / 40

Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

32 / 40

A safe haven is ______.

33 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

34 / 40

The cause of almost half of all truck driver deaths are:

35 / 40

In the event of a tire failure you should...

36 / 40

When should you avoid using the parking brake?

37 / 40

To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

38 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to managing the space to the sides:

39 / 40

What do you need to do to supply air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

40 / 40

What is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?

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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.

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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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