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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 of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

2 / 40

What is the movement of the liquid called when the tanks are partially filled?

3 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

4 / 40

Some city transit buses may have a brake-door interlock system, this system:

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

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

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

10 / 40

How high should you crank the landing gear?

11 / 40

Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

12 / 40

Two causes of tire fires are ______.

13 / 40

What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?

14 / 40

Front wheel brakes are good under what kind of conditions?

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

A truck with baffles will handle:

17 / 40

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

18 / 40

What can side to side surge cause?

19 / 40

What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle when doing the walk-around inspection?

20 / 40

What are spring brakes?

21 / 40

The two main things to look ahead for while driving are _____.

22 / 40

What does the amount of liquid allowed in the tank depend on?

23 / 40

Water is drained from the compressed air tanks because:

24 / 40

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

25 / 40

If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

26 / 40

What school bus accidents should be reported?

27 / 40

What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?

28 / 40

What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving?

29 / 40

What is the standee line?

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

What keeps air in the tanks should the air compressor develop a leak?

33 / 40

Select the load of the trailer that will require the shorter distance to stop.

34 / 40

In safe driving, what does communicating mean?

35 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

36 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

37 / 40

Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?

38 / 40

When driving normally, some drivers use the hand valve before applying the brake pedal to prevent jack knifing. Select the most appropriate response to this statement.

39 / 40

The driver's manual advises you to disconnect the steering axle brake to keep the rig straight:

40 / 40

Select the statement that describes how you could damage the landing gear.

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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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