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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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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?

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

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Cargo tanks are:

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If you have to swerve to avoid a hazard, it's important to:

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The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

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The best way to test if the spring brakes come on automatically is to:

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Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

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

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Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

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In the slide mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel, this object should have no missing pins or be loose when fully engaged.

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What are some of the important parts in the steering system?

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Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

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What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

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

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Before transporting a sealed load, you must check:

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

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

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You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

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The safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever must be ____ for a coupling to be complete.

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the steering system?

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When you have a major leak in the service line and put on the brake, the service air pressure will escape and cause the:

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

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What does the service brake system do?

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Select the true statement in regards to brake drums or discs:

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

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Where is compressed air stored?

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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 must not allow riders to stand:

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______is a device that connects the service and emergency air lines between the tractor and trailer.

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What will occur as a result of failing to perform all 3 components of the air brake check?

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How do you check the air flow to the last trailer?

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The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

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How should the shut off valves at the rear of the trailer be when inspecting doubles?

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For what reason do you keep the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

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Select the statement that is true in regards to what is required of a driver with a double or triple trailers:

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You should_____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop your tanker.

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

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How often should air tanks be drained?

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Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs. However, buses must never carry:

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Select the action that is not appropriate when driving on slippery roads:

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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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