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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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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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Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

3 / 40

Never refuel your bus:

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Which trailer is most likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

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When driving tank vehicles you should:

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Which of the following are possible causes of tire fires?

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Wet brakes can cause _____.

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You should make sure the_____before backing under a trailer.

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When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be:

10 / 40

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

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

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What is a technical name?

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A driver of a tank vehicle should take curves, off ramps, and on ramps at a speed lower than the posted speed limit.

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When inspecting the ______you are making sure that the lines and hoses are not chafed, cut, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts.

15 / 40

You need to be extra careful when driving smooth bore tanks:

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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:

17 / 40

Select the best description of a baffle tank:

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With Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B, how close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building?

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With most hazardous materials, you may park within 5 feet of the road briefly, if your work requires it. The materials that are the exception and do not allow parking this close to the road are:

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Tankers used to transport hazardous materials on vehicles must be marked with:

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A truck with baffles will handle:

22 / 40

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

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Which of the following parts do not get checked in the Bus Interior inspection:

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Select the portion of the combination vehicle that is most likely to turn over suddenly when pulling a double trailer:

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Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

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

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As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

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Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

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What does the service brake system do?

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How should the hand valve be used?

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While driving on a clear night with low beam headlights, you should be able to stop within:

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Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

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

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How often should you drain your air tanks?

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Select the true statement in regards to large combination vehicles taking longer to stop.

36 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

37 / 40

Select the definition for outage:

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A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

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

40 / 40

A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives:

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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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