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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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Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?

2 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

3 / 40

Which of the following is a clue another driver is impaired:

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

If you do become sleepy while driving, you should _____.

6 / 40

When checking for_____you are looking for dripping fluids or puddles on the ground below the transmission or engine.

7 / 40

Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

8 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

Anti-lock brakes:

11 / 40

The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

12 / 40

What handling effect will baffles have?

13 / 40

What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

14 / 40

If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

15 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

16 / 40

If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

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

18 / 40

If your bus has an emergency exit door, it must:

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Select the item that is not checked in the engine compartment:

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Vehicle handling can become unsafe if the weight is not properly balanced. Hard steering can be caused by:

21 / 40

This object is not checked at the rear of the trailer.

22 / 40

How do you know when your brakes are fading?

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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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Select the factor that has no effect on how much liquid you can carry:

25 / 40

Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

26 / 40

To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

27 / 40

Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

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What can you do at an accident site to help avoid another accident?

29 / 40

With the controlled braking method, you _____?

30 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

31 / 40

Before pulling away, make sure the landing gear of the trailer is:

32 / 40

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

33 / 40

Which signals may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle that contains explosives?

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Which of these statements about speed management and braking is true?

35 / 40

When approaching a school bus stop, you should:

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

Which of the following is a reason that shippers package material?

38 / 40

What is the main difference between a portable tank and a cargo tank?

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

Which of the following is not a prohibited practice on the bus:

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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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