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This site is available to take practice questions to prepare for the Florida CDL test. The questions on these practice tests come from the Florida CDL Handbook. The tests are free and you are able to take them as many times as you would like. Use these practice tests as a way to prepare to obtain a CDL in Florida. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 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. Good luck!

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What will happen right away should the service air line come apart but the emergency line is intact while driving a combination vehicle?

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Which of the following is NOT something you need to know in order to determine if you need to use placards?

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You are driving a 60 foot truck at 55 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

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On a bus, you may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than:

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How often should you drain your air tanks?

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How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

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This object releases the fifth wheel locking jaw to allow uncoupling.

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

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You should never brake and should rely only steering inputs to avoid a crash while driving a tanker truck.

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Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

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Cargo tanks are:

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You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

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In column 1, the "D" symbol means:

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What should you hook up before backing a tractor to a trailer for coupling?

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When stopped on a divided highway where should your reflectors be placed?

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There are 2 reasons as to why hauling liquids take special care. One reason is the ___center of gravity.

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The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

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Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

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A tank trailer should never be fully loaded due to:

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Which trailer is most likely to turn over when you make a sudden turn while pulling doubles?

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What are slack adjusters?

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How do you make sure the trailer height is correct before coupling?

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What is the value of the overhead rear-view mirror inside of the bus?

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If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

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An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

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Remember to_____to prevent rollovers.

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Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

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A safe haven is:

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Shifting into a lower gear and removing your foot off of the accelerator to slow your vehicle is known as?

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You should expect____when backing a tractor under a trailer.

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Air tanks need to be drained:

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Select the true statement:

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Why should you test the tractor protection valve?

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Why is the proper adjustment and use of all mirrors so vital to the safe operation of the school bus?

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When this item is missing or loose, movement may occur between the fifth wheel assembly and the frame.

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Select the correct setup for shut-off valves:

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What should you do if you start a trailer skid?

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Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

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

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Drivers who transport route controlled radioactive materials must carry a dated certificate of radioactive materials training. This training must have ocurred within the last:

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How To Get A florida Commercial Drivers License

Applicants can get their CDL at the age of 18. Person between the ages of 18 and 21 are restricted to intrastate driving, cannot drive doubles or triples, and may not be endorsed for Hazmat transport. Those age 21 and older may receive all available endorsements and drive interstate. CDL applicants must obtain a DOT medical card to be eligible for their commercial driver’s license.

Any drivers that fall into the below categories are disqualified from obtaining their CDL.

  • Having a license from any other state than Florida.
  • Being convicted of driving impaired in a commercial vehicle in the past two years.
  • Having a suspended, revoked, or canceled driver’s license.
  • Being disqualified from CDL driving privileges in another state.

All applicants must complete one or more knowledge tests and a skills test in order to be eligible to receive their commercial driver’s license.

Endorsements
H – Hazmat
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passengers
S – School Bus
T – Double / Triple Trailers
X – Placarded Hazmat & Tank Vehicles

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florida CDL License Test Tips

Each applicant is required to complete a knowledge test in order to receive their CDL, with a score of 80% or better. Depending on the Class and Endorsements sought, there are multiple knowledge tests that much be taken. These include:

  • Class A – 70 Questions (50 General Knowledge + 20 Combined Vehicle)
  • Class B,C – 50 General Knowledge Questions
  • Passenger, Doubles/Triples, and Tank Endorsements – 20 Questions
  • School Bus Endorsement, Air Brake Restriction Removal – 25 Questions
  • Hazmat Certification – 30 Questions

All applicants must complete a three section skills test. This includes a vehicle inspection, on-road driving assessment, and basic controls test. Those seeking endorsements for School Bus and Passengers as well as the Air Brake Restriction Removal will need to complete the skills test in the respective vehicle for their endorsement or removal. For example, those seeking the School Bus Endorsement must complete the skills test in a school bus.

Additional Information

Information on the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles

The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles provides oversight and administration for the CDL requirements and testing in Florida. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/commercial-motor-vehicle-drivers/

Phone:  850.617.2606

 

Additional Florida CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access more valuable Florida CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Florida.