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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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Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

2 / 40

This object should not have any missing parts, be fully raised, the crank handle is secured, and that there is no damage to the frame.

3 / 40

What should you hear when you have the hand valve on and are testing the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at the back of the trailer?

4 / 40

What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

5 / 40

The emergency air line is used to:

6 / 40

Should your air compressor stop working:

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When a substance in the materials table is written in italics it means :

8 / 40

To test the tractor-trailer connection for security, you should:

9 / 40

When should you not use the parking brakes?

10 / 40

Select the reason as to why air tanks need to be drained:

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This should have no illegal stickers, dirt, obstructions, or damage to the glass.

12 / 40

Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

13 / 40

The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

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Why should you know the outage?

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

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Which seats must have a seat belt:

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How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?

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When is it acceptable for non-hazardous materials to be described by hazard class words or identification numbers?

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Select the true statement:

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Forward and back surge is powerful in this type of tanker.

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When does stab braking occur?

22 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

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At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

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The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

25 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

Which hazard classes must you NEVER smoke, or perform any activity involving fire, within 25 feet of?

30 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to crossing your air lines on a new trailer with spring brakes

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While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on the foot brake and _____.

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When not towing a trailer, why should the tractor glad hands be locked?

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How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires?

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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:

35 / 40

Which of the following about the front tires on a commercial bus is true?

36 / 40

If there is not a sight glass to check the oil level you are required to look for leaks around the _____.

37 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

38 / 40

The trailer should be lowered so that _____.

39 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

40 / 40

When transporting explosives you may not park:

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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

 

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