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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 correct setup for shut-off valves:

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

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You should be in the proper gear before going down a hill because:

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Before transporting a sealed load, you must check:

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When backing, what is the best method to use to avoid blind spots?

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Why should you cover cargo?

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You should make sure the_____before backing under a trailer.

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Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

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What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

10 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

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What is the earliest way to notice a trailer skid?

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You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

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Select the true statement about retest markings:

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When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

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What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

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You should follow behind other vehicles ______when traveling under 40 mph.

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How far before a railroad crossing should you stop your bus?

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

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When approaching a school bus stop, you should:

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

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Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

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You should expect____when backing a tractor under a trailer.

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Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

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

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What is most likely to occur when driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid?

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At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

27 / 40

The transport index of a radioactive material:

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For emergency braking to avoid a crash when driving a double trailer you should:

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Select the two things that are important in preventing a rollover:

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Select the statement that tells you how you can check the low pressure warning signal.

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Charter drivers should not:

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

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

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What method should be used to test that the air is flowing to all the trailers?

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The method used to make sure the spring brakes will come on automatically is to:

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Select the definition for outage:

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Select the true statement in regards to brake drums:

38 / 40

The minimum tread depth for tires other than the front tires is ____.

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How should you inspect a converter dolly?

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Your bus is disabled. With riders aboard, the bus may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:

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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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