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CDL Practice Test

This site is available to take practice questions to prepare for the Georgia CDL test. The tests are free and you are able to take them as many times as you would like. The questions below are available to help you practice for the Georgia CDL test. These tests are intended to help you prepare to obtain a CDL license in Georgia. You are able to take tests as many times as you would like and this is a free site. Topics on the test are related to the actual Georgia CDL test and come from the Georgia CDL handbook. 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.

1 / 40

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

A child set off a stink bomb inside the bus.

The bus abs warning light is on.

The bus is stalled on a rail road track, but there is no train in sight.

The bus is stalled on a shoulder of a 4-lane divided highway and it is getting hot inside.

2 / 40

What is the earliest way to notice a trailer skid?

you can hear the tires squealing

you can see it in your mirrors

you can feel a jerk in the back of the tractor

you can feel it pulling your steering wheel

3 / 40

Which of the following would NOT be part of a standard vehicle inspection?

seating defects

tire problems

steering system defects

bad brake drums or shoes

4 / 40

What is the benefit of ABS?

it decreases your stopping distance

all of these answers are correct

it provides an added layer of safety for truck drivers

it prevents the wheels from locking up during heavy braking or slippery conditions

5 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

Across the street.

At least 8 feet away from the side of the bus.

At least 10 feet away from the side of the bus.

The distance it takes to clear the danger zone.

6 / 40

Select the first action to do when the low air pressure warning comes on:

release the supply control valve

adjust the engine brake

shift into a higher gear

come to a stop and safely park as soon as possible

7 / 40

Air pressure should build___with a dual air system.

from 85 to 100 psi in 45 seconds

from 70 to 125 psi in 60 seconds

from 50 to 80 psi in 60 seconds

from 60 to 100 psi in 45 seconds

8 / 40

Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

Moving the truck in the direction of liquid flow.

Allowing you to take tighter turns.

Allowing you to stop faster.

Decreasing the wind drag.

9 / 40

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

the front trailer

the back trailer

all are equally likely

the tractor

10 / 40

If there is rust around the nuts, what may it indicate?

They are fitted just right.

There is a leak somewhere.

They are loose.

They need to be changed out.

11 / 40

You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

Electric or air horn

Radio system

Engine brakes

Air leaks

12 / 40

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

Describe the hazardous materials first.

Have the hazardous materials highlighted.

Identify the materials by the letter x or rq in the hm column.

Any one of the above.

13 / 40

Select the two things that are important in preventing a rollover:

maintaining properly inflated tires and an even load on the trailer

the length and weight of the vehicle

drive slowly around turns and keep the center of gravity of the cargo as high as possible

drive slowly around turns and keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible

14 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

Tear gas

Emergency hospital supplies

Emergency drug shipments

Small arms ammunition (orm-d)

15 / 40

If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except...

about 100 feet in front of your vehicle

about 100 feet behind your vehicle

on the other side of a divided highway

within 10 feet of the front or rear corners

16 / 40

To prevent a roll over a driver can 1) keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible and 2) _____.

drive while intoxicated

have the brakes properly adjusted

take turns slowly

have the fifth wheel's free play as tight as possible

17 / 40

The walls that separate compartments inside the tanks and having openings at the top and bottom are called:

Bulktears

Layers

Free walls

Baffles

18 / 40

Why should you not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jack knifing trailer?

this is the only situation in which you should use the hand brake

none of the answers listed

the trailer wheels caused the skid in the first place once the trailer wheels grip the road again, the trailer will start to follow the tractor and straighten out

the tractor wheels caused the skid in the first place once the trailer wheels grip the road again, the trailer will start to push the tractor and straighten out

19 / 40

Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?

care for the injured

protect the area

notify authorities

gather the contact information of all the drivers involved

20 / 40

What is most likely to occur when the front wheels begin to skid?

The power of the surge will disconnect the tank from the truck.

A roll over will occur.

You will continue heading in a straight line and moving forward no matter what direction you turn the steering wheel.

All answers listed.

21 / 40

Bus drivers must have a commercial driver license if they drive a vehicle designed to seat more than:

10 or more persons, including the driver.

16 or more persons, including the driver.

20 or more persons, excluding the driver.

15 or more persons, including the driver.

22 / 40

Suspension systems:

keep the brake drums from failing

keep the axles in place

keep the load secure

keep the steering wheel tight

23 / 40

After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

Notifying the dispatch office of the evacuation.

Opening the emergency exits.

Securing the bus.

Dangle the radio microphone out of the driver window for later use.

24 / 40

The container for the mechanism that transforms the steering column action into wheel action is:

Air brake system

Steering hoses/box

Steering linkage

Locking pin

25 / 40

To transport cargo safely, which of these are you NOT responsible for?

recognizing possible overloads

making sure that cargo is properly secured

inspecting the cargo

ensuring the freshness of sealed cargo

26 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

Behind the standee line.

In front of the standee line.

Within two feet of an emergency exit.

Forward of the rear of the driver's seat.

27 / 40

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

cargo tanks are bulk containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle

none of these answers are correct

portable tanks are bulk containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle

portable tanks are bulk containers, which are permanently attached to a vehicle

28 / 40

How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

after every break you take during driving

all of these answers are correct

within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip

every 150 miles or every three hours

29 / 40

You should_____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop your tanker.

turn off the abs and brace for impact

use the emergency brakes only

keep a firm pressure on the brake pedal

use stab or controlled braking

30 / 40

Select which vehicles are required to have a low air pressure warning signal:

they are optional

all vehicles built after 2010

all vehicles built after 2005

all operating vehicles with air brakes

31 / 40

This object should not move more than an inch by pulled by hand with the brakes released for manual slack adjusters.

The brake chambers

The air lines

The bounce absorbers

The brake pushrod

32 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums:

They are bolted to the wheels.

All of these answers are correct.

Hold the brake linings and shoes.

They are located at both ends of the axles of the vehicle.

33 / 40

Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

Driving in the mountains.

Driving too fast.

Driving on a wet surface.

Driving with bad tires.

34 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

a paper certification given to the manufacturer from the shipper

a certification that the package has been prepared according to the rules when the shipper packages hazardous materials

a test for shippers that certifies that they are qualified to package hazardous materials

a paper certification from the manufacturer given to the shipper

35 / 40

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

you need to be aware that a tire has failed

engage the brakes hard and immediately

hold the steering wheel firmly

stay off the brake pedal

36 / 40

How high should you crank the landing gear?

for it to be 6 inches above the ground

as high up as it will go

so that you can clear railroad tracks

until the crank handle is loose

37 / 40

What are the three hazard classes should NOT be loaded into a trailer that has a heater air conditioner unit?

None of these answers are correct.

Class 2 explosives, class 3 flammable solids, and division 21 inhalation hazard.

Class 1 explosives, class 8 corrosives, and division 5 oxidizers.

Class 1 explosives, class 3 flammable liquids, and division 21 flammable gas.

38 / 40

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

The apron

The release arm

The locking pins

The arm bar

39 / 40

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

You need about four times as much stopping distance at 40 mph as at 20 mph.

The total stopping distance of a bus is the distance it takes to stop once the brakes are applied.

The posted speed limit will always allow you to stop safely.

Stopping time increases by one second for each 10 mph over 20 mph.

40 / 40

A leak rate for a straight truck or bus air brake system should not exceed _____psi per minute when the engine is off and the brakes are released.

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How To Get A georgia Commercial Drivers License

Georgia residents can apply for their commercial driver’s license at the age of 18. All CDL drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 are restricted to intrastate driving. Hazmat and transporting passengers is restricted to those who are 21 years of age or older.Applicants must have a DOT medical examiner’s card before applying for their CDL.

Individuals who fall into the below categories are disqualified from receiving their CDL:

Suspended, revoked, canceled, or denied license.
Possessing multiple driver’s licenses.
Being convicted of a commercial impaired driving offense in the past 2 years.
Being disqualified from commercial driving privileges in another state.

All commercial driver’s license applicants must complete an on-site vision assessment, knowledge test(s), and hands-on skills test. All of these assessments must be passed in order for the applicant to receive their CDL.

Endorsements
P – Passenger
N – Tank Vehicles
H – Hazardous Materials
X – Tanks Carry Hazardous Materials
T – Triple or Double Rigs

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Applicants will need to complete the necessary knowledge assessments for the Class and Endorsement(s) they are seeking to acquire. Class A applicants must complete a 70 question exam. Class B and C applicants must compete a 50 question assessment. Each endorsement requires an additional knowledge test which ranges between 20 and 30 questions. All tests must be passed with a score of 80 percent or greater.A hand-on skills assessment must be performed by all applicants. The skills assessment is comprised of an on-road driving test, vehicle inspection, and basic controls skills test. Individuals must pass all three portions of the skills test to be considered eligible for a commercial driver’s license. Those applying for special vehicle endorsements must operate the type of vehicle the endorsement is for in order to obtain the endorsement.

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Information on the Georgia Department of Driver Services

The State of Georgia Department of Driver Services regulates CDL requirements and testing in Georgia. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dds.georgia.gov/apply-commercial-license

Phone: 678.413.8400

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