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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

What is the purpose of a baffle?

It makes it easier to clean the tanker out.

It stops side to side surging.

It controls the surge of liquid forward and backwards.

It allows you to haul loads that are mixed.

2 / 40

It takes special care to drive tankers with liquid in them because:

The low center of gravity of the load.

The baffles create odd rocking motions.

The movement of the liquid even when the truck is stopped.

The high center of gravity of the load.

3 / 40

The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

300 feet

200 feet

100 feet

400 feet

4 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

a vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs

a vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers

a vehicle transporting hazardous materials

all of these answers are correct

5 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

you should apply a firm pressure to the brake pedal at the same moment you do quick steering movements

nothing will occur

it is easier to countersteer doubles/triples than other vehicles

it is easier to tip doubles and triples from quick steering movements than other vehicles

6 / 40

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

it keeps water and dirt out of the lines

the system pressure will not build up

this should never be done

the connected brake circuit will become a back up air tank

7 / 40

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

ensuring the freshness of sealed cargo

making sure that cargo is properly secured

recognizing possible overloads

inspecting the cargo

8 / 40

When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

let your tires cool down (remain stopped) if they are too hot to touch

check your tires every 2 hours or every 100 miles

all of these answers are correct

insure that you have enough antifreeze in the system

9 / 40

The CDL manual indicates the last step on picking up students at the bus stop is as follows:

Open the service door just enough to activate the alternating red light when traffic is in a safe distance from the bus.

Activate the amber flashing caution lights to warn vehicles that the bus will stop to load passengers soon.

Make a final check to confirm all traffic stops before opening the bus door and signaling students to approach.

Place transmission in park or neutral and set parking brake.

10 / 40

Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?

Classes 1, 4, and 51

Classes 1, 3, and 6

Classes 1, 21, and 3

Classes 1, 3, and 4

11 / 40

The bolst, brackets, or bushings that attach the air bag and/or spring to the vehicle and axle frame are _____.

none of the answers listed

shock dampeners

spring mounts

lug bolt

12 / 40

You should decrease to a safe speed before entering a curve and then_____through it.

ride the brakes

accelerate

shift down 2 gears

pump the brakes

13 / 40

When should you not use the parking brakes?

when the brakes are hot

while in hot weather

while on a steep hill

when air pressure is low

14 / 40

When backing your vehicle, which of the following is NOT recommended

use the lowest reverse gear

back and turn towards the driver's side

back as slow as possible

back towards the right side

15 / 40

The best way to test if the spring brakes come on automatically is to:

all of these answers are correct

apply pressure on and off the brake pedal until the manufacturer's low psi specification has been met for the spring brakes to deploy

apply pressure on and off the brake pedal until the parkng brake valve pops out on tractor-trailer vehicles

apply pressure on and off the brake pedal until the parking valve pops out on single vehicles

16 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

Anywhere except on the front wheels.

On front wheels.

When it's been raining.

On the outside rear wheels.

17 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

you can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop

stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency

anti-lock braking systems (ABS) only activate when wheels are about to lock

if a tire blows, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly

18 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to if a glad hand on the blue air line is missing a seal.

it is not a big problem

you should remove one from the red air line to use as a temporary replacement

there may be an emergency line air leak

there may be a service line air leak

19 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

a paper certification given to the manufacturer from the shipper

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

a paper certification from the manufacturer given to the shipper

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

20 / 40

A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

three

two

four

six

21 / 40

Select the false statement about suspension:

Check to make sure torsion bars and/or arms are lubricated.

Check for shifted, missing, or cracked leaf springs.

Check for distorted or broken coil springs.

Check for broken or cracked spring hangers.

22 / 40

Mirrors with a convex surface or "spot" mirrors _____.

make things look farther away and smaller than they actually are

make things look closer and larger than they actually are

are illegal in most states

they show a larger area than flat mirrors so do not need to be checked as often

23 / 40

A safe haven is ______.

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with explosive materials

an approved place for parking attended vehicles loaded with flammable materials

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with radioactive materials

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with corrosive materials

24 / 40

The parking brakes should be used____in air brake vehicles.

only when parked on an incline

only during post trip inspection

as rarely as possible

every time the vehicle is parked

25 / 40

Upon what does the amount of liquid you can carry in a load depend?

All of the answers listed.

The legal weight limits.

The weight of it.

The amount of expansion that will occur.

26 / 40

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

shifting down to a low gear and trying to pull forward gently

while in neutral increase the rpm to 1500

all answers listed

shift up into a high gear and let off the clutch quickly

27 / 40

How often should you check your cargo?

after every break you take during driving

within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip

all of these answers are correct

every 150 miles or every three hours

28 / 40

What is the next step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

Call school administrator or the police to remove the student.

Stand up and speak respectfully to the offender, if a change of setting is needed, have the student move to a seat near you.

Remove the student from the vehilce for the safety of the other children.

Unload the student at the next stop.

29 / 40

Alcohol evaporators in some air brake systems help to:

decreases the risk of water in the air brake valves in cold weather

decrease the chances of ice in the air brake valves in cold weather

cleans out oil from the air lines

it removes fuel from the air lines

30 / 40

Select the statement of what you should not do if you are required to drive through flowing water or deep puddles.

shift into a lower gear

drive at a high speed

quickly turn the steering wheel side to side

increase engine rpm

31 / 40

Commerical vehicles typically have this type of brake.

stab brakes

S-Cam brakes

rectangle brakes

drum brakes

32 / 40

When should you avoid using the parking brake?

when the air pressure is low

when the brakes are hot

while on an incline

whenever you park

33 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the center of gravity for tanks:

None of the answers listed.

The center of gravity is generally lower than with other large trucks.

The vehicle can turn over even when driving at the posted speed limit for curves.

The vehicle can handle higher speeds around curves than other large trucks.

34 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

Allow riders to exit by any window or door in an emergency.

Allow the driver to move freely and easily.

Protect riders from injury if carry-ons fall or shift.

All of these answers are correct.

35 / 40

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

Do not park within 200 feet.

Do not park within 300 feet.

Do not park within 500 feet.

Do not park within 100 feet.

36 / 40

What kind of surge occurs with baffles?

Side to side

Back to front

Circular

Bottom to top

37 / 40

What is a passive railway crossing?

The type of crossing where you can pass the tracks without stopping.

The type of crossing with no cross buck sign.

The type of crossing, which does not have any type of traffic control device.

The type of crossing on which the driver does not have to stop.

38 / 40

The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

When the students become unruly on the bus.

When loading and unloading students.

Crossing railway crossing.

On long bus journeys.

39 / 40

What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

all of these answers are correct

it tells you how much pressure is in the air lines

it tells you how much slack is in the slack adjusters

it tells you how much pressure is in the air tanks

40 / 40

Make sure____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is sitting on the tractor.

neither of the answers listed

both of the answers listed

there is enough space for clearance between the landing gear and the tractor frame

there is enough space for clearance between the nose of the trailer and the tops of the tractor tires

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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.

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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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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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