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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 is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

2 / 40

When backing, what is the best method to use to avoid blind spots?

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

Select the statement that best describes what the service line is for.

5 / 40

Which of the following statements about the bus interior is false?

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What is the best way to prevent brakes form overheating while drive down a steep grade?

7 / 40

What is the standee line?

8 / 40

You should_____when checking the slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

9 / 40

How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

10 / 40

Select the accurate statement in regards to rolling up the landing gear to complete the coupling process.

11 / 40

What color are all school buses painted?

12 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and you apply pressure to the brakes, the service air pressure will escape and:

13 / 40

The trailer should be lowered so that _____.

14 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

15 / 40

A trailer is at the right height to have the tractor backed up to it when:

16 / 40

Which of the following hazard classes utilizes a transport index in order to determine how much of it can be loaded on a single vehicle for transport?

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When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

18 / 40

Select the action that is not recommended when driving on slippery roads:

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What is incorrect concerning disruptive passengers?

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A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

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

22 / 40

How often should air tanks be drained?

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

24 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

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Which seats must have a seat belt:

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When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

27 / 40

Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

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Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

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The two other places where the hazardous identification number must appear are:

30 / 40

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

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Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

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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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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

35 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

36 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums:

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A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

38 / 40

What can side to side surge cause?

39 / 40

Suspension systems:

40 / 40

What does the drain valve for air tanks remove?

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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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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.