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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

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

the trailer emergency brakes will kick on

the tractor spring brakes will kick on

the hand valve will stop functioning

the trailer tank pressure will be gone

2 / 40

Select the answer that is not a part of the braking process when driving a tractor-trailer combination vehicle that has ABS:

you should drive at a higher speed to keep the trailer in line

only use the braking that is necessary to safely stay in control of the vehicle

you should monitor the tractor and trailer as you decrease your speed to keep control

you should brake in the same manner regardless of what you are driving

3 / 40

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

Emergency drug shipments

Small arms ammunition (orm-d)

Emergency hospital supplies

Tear gas

4 / 40

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

you should leave the landing gear at the half way mark to make the uncoupling process easier later

you should use a low gear until the tractor is supporting the trailer

you should grease the landing gear the increase the speed of the process

you should use a high gear to make the process faster

5 / 40

What are the dividers that are inside tankers that have an opening at the bottom and top?

Baffles

Bulkmets

Layers

Taffles

6 / 40

It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes?

All hazard classes.

Corrosive, radioactive, dangerous, slippery when wet, inhalation.

Explosives, flammable gas, oxidizers, flammable solids, flammable liquids.

It is ok to smoke anywhere.

7 / 40

What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

service brake system

engine brake system

lock brake system

none of the answers listed

8 / 40

Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

Red indicator lamp on the brake cylinder.

The certification on the driver side door.

The bus operators manual.

Yellow abs malfunction lamp on the instrument panel will light when you start the engine.

9 / 40

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

Opening the emergency exits.

Notifying the dispatch office of the evacuation.

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

Securing the bus.

10 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

Only if defects are found.

At the end of each shift.

Before driving your bus.

All of these answers are correct.

11 / 40

The manual says you should look _____ ahead while driving.

15 to 20 seconds, at highway speeds, about a half of a mile

12 to 15 seconds, at highway speeds, about a quarter of a mile

5 to 8 seconds, at highway speeds, about an eighth of a mile

9 to 12 seconds, at highway speeds, about a quarter of a mile

12 / 40

Do empty trucks have the best braking?

yes, but only if the truck is newer than 1998

yes, but only on wet surfaces

yes

13 / 40

When transporting hazardous loads, you must check the tires at least:

Twice every day.

Every six hours.

Every 200 miles.

Every two hours or 100 miles.

14 / 40

Shifting into a lower gear and removing your foot off of the accelerator to slow your vehicle is known as?

anti-lock braking

brake fade

engine braking

double clutching

15 / 40

If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?

7 seconds

3 seconds

6 seconds

4 seconds

16 / 40

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

The low center of gravity of the load.

The high center of gravity of the load.

The baffles create odd rocking motions.

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

17 / 40

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

you might damage your leaf springs

someone might try to pass you on your left

someone might try to pass you on your right

all of these answers are correct

18 / 40

For emergency braking when driving a double trailer and having to use your brakes to avoid a collision is to:

use stab or controlled braking

apply a firm pressure to the brake pedal and don’t let off

use the engine brake

use just the trailer brakes

19 / 40

Select the false statement about suspension:

Check for broken or cracked spring hangers.

Check for shifted, missing, or cracked leaf springs.

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

Check for distorted or broken coil springs.

20 / 40

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

open the door and jump out of the vehicle

find a service station to pull into

pull off the road and park in an open area

open the hood and let the flames die down

21 / 40

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

air brake lines

electric/air lines

mud flaps

lifts/door/ties

22 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

Only when you will be driving over 35 mph.

Only if your bus holds more than 27 people.

Only if required by company policy.

Always.

23 / 40

The transport index of a radioactive material:

Is something that only the shipper needs to worry about.

Is another way of writing the weight of the package.

None of these answers are correct.

Tells the degree of control needed during transportation.

24 / 40

Select the true statement about slack adjusters:

they should only be adjusted by a mechanic that is certified in slack adjusters

they do not ever need to be adjusted

they can be adjusted automatically or manually

they should move a minimum of 2 inches from the push rod attachment

25 / 40

This item does not need to be checked during the cab check.

The windshield wipers and fluid levels

The horn

The defroster/heater

The air conditioning

26 / 40

Which of the following is the most important reason for doing a pre-trip inspection?

to make sure nothing has been stolen from the vehicle

to make sure the vehicle will make your destination

safety for yourself and other road users

because other drivers do it

27 / 40

You should____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop due to a crash.

use only the engine brakes

use stab or controlled braking

use the hand valve

maintain pressure on the brake pedal

28 / 40

What school bus accidents should be reported?

Only accidents determined to be the fault of the bus driver.

All accidents.

Only accidents casusing injury.

No accidents.

29 / 40

This object is not checked at the rear of the trailer.

The bumper

The header board

The mud flaps

The back doors

30 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to empty trucks:

they are easier to stop because there isn't cargo shifting in the trailer

none of the answers listed

they may have poor traction due to bouncing and wheel lockup

they require a shorter stopping distance than a fully loaded trailer

31 / 40

How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires?

Check tires every 2 hours or 100 miles.

Check tires every 3 hours or 150 miles.

Check tires every 4 hours or 200 miles.

Check tires every hour or 75 miles.

32 / 40

Which of the following is a key steering component?

torque rod

leaf spring

bearing plate

gear box

33 / 40

Select the true statement about baffled tankers:

It has walls with holes inside for liquid to flow through.

It has hollow balls in it to slow the motion of the liquid in the trailer.

None of the answers listed.

It has separate tanks.

34 / 40

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

Not have any signs, stickers, or markings near it.

Always have a red door light turned on.

Be secured when the bus is being driven.

All of these answers are correct.

35 / 40

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:

100 pounds

300 pounds

250 pounds

500 pounds

36 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the liquid inside of a bulk tank causing a tank truck to roll sideways.

All answers listed.

It can occur when driving through a curve.

It can occur even with baffles inside that slow the flow.

It can occur even when driving at the posted speed limit.

37 / 40

What position should the tractor protection control valve be in after coupling?

lowered

normal

raised

mid position

38 / 40

You should be in the proper gear before going down a hill because:

brakes may fail or fade from excessive heat due to relying on them too much and not using the engine brake effect

it builds up the air pressure in the air tanks

it helps control your speed better

water may build up in the air tanks if you do not rely on the engine brake

39 / 40

A baffled tanker has:

Balls floating in it to increase the speed of the liquid movement.

Separate compartments inside the trailer.

No side to side surge.

Bulkheads with holes that allow liquid to flow through it.

40 / 40

Air pressure should build___with a dual air system.

from 60 to 100 psi in 45 seconds

from 70 to 125 psi in 60 seconds

from 50 to 80 psi in 60 seconds

from 85 to 100 psi in 45 seconds

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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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