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This site is available to take practice questions to prepare for the Hawaii CDL test. The tests are free and you are able to take them as many times as you would like as you look to obtain a Hawaii CDL. 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. 

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

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and put on the brake, the service air pressure will escape and cause the:

4 / 40

Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

5 / 40

If you are driving a 100-foot truck with double trailers at 30 mph in dry conditions, how many seconds of space should there be between your truck and other vehicles?

6 / 40

The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

7 / 40

This object should not have any missing parts, be fully raised, the crank handle is secured, and that there is no damage to the frame.

8 / 40

Some city transit buses may have a brake-door interlock system, this system:

9 / 40

Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

10 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

11 / 40

The _____of the kingpin has the locking jaw close around it.

12 / 40

Where are shut-off valves located?

13 / 40

Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

14 / 40

The crack-the-whip effect is more likely to cause the front trailer to tip over.

15 / 40

You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

16 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

17 / 40

You don't want to use wheel chocks when hooking a combination to a second trailer with no spring brakes. What should you do?

18 / 40

The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

19 / 40

The pintle hook should be_____ and the converter dolly air tank drain valve is___when doing a walk around inspection of a triple or double trailer.

20 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

21 / 40

A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

22 / 40

This object should be checked to make sure that the cap(s) are on tight, that it is secure, and there are no leaks.

23 / 40

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

24 / 40

You should turn off your engine when loading flammable liquid unless:

25 / 40

A placarded vehicle must carry what type of fire extinguisher?

26 / 40

How should the pintle hook be when backing a dolly under the second trailer?

27 / 40

What are spring brakes?

28 / 40

Which of the following is something the driver must watch for:

29 / 40

How often should you drain your air tanks?

30 / 40

How should you know when to shift?

31 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

32 / 40

When checking for_____you are looking for dripping fluids or puddles on the ground below the transmission or engine.

33 / 40

Select the two reasons as to why special care is needed when driving a tank vehicle:

34 / 40

How do you check the connection after locking the kingpin into the fifth wheel?

35 / 40

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

36 / 40

What is the service air line controlled by?

37 / 40

What should you hear when you have the hand valve on and are testing the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at the back of the trailer?

38 / 40

What is the best way to stop all skids?

39 / 40

The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second or third trailer when:

40 / 40

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

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How To Get A hawaii Commercial Drivers License

Applicants can apply for a CDL at age 18. Only applicants over the age of 21 years old can drive commercial vehicles in other states than Hawaii. Hazmat Endorsements and transporting persons is restricted to those applicants that are 21 years or older. Those applying for a commercial driver’s license must supply a DOT medical card and pass a vision assessment at the Hawaii State testing facility.

If any of the following statements are true about an applicant, they are automatically disqualified from receiving a CDL.

  • Having more than one driver’s license.
  • Being disqualified from commercial driving privileges in another state.
  • Having a driving impaired conviction in a commercial vehicle in the past 24 months.
  • Having a suspended, denied, canceled, or revoked license.

Applicants must successfully pass both a knowledge test and a practical skills test in order to be eligible for their CDL.

Endorsements
H – Hazardous Materials
X – Tank with Hazmat
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicle
T – Triples / Double Rigs

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hawaii CDL License Test Tips

To obtain a CDL, all applicants must complete a knowledge test. This knowledge test contains 50 questions about the topic of commercial driving. All applicants for Class A CDLs must complete an additional 20 questions about combination driving. Those looking to obtain endorsements or to remove the Air Brake restriction will need to take additional assessments. Those seeking the Passenger, Doubles/Triples, and Tank Endorsements will need to pass a 20 question test. Those looking for the School Bus Endorsement and/or the Air Brake Restriction Removal will need to complete a 25 question test. The Hazmat Endorsement requires successful completion of a 30 question test. A passing score is marked at 80 percent or above.

Applicants must successfully complete a three-section skills assessment. This includes a vehicle inspection, driving test, and basic control skills test. This showcases the applicant’s ability to properly operate a commercial vehicle. Applicants must utilize the vehicle they are seeking an endorsement with to obtain their CDL endorsement.

Additional Information

Hawaii Division of Motor Vehicles Information

The State of Hawaii County of Hawaii Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division regulates CDL requirements and testing in Hawaii. To get more information contact them via:

Website: http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/finance-cdl-general-info

Phone:  808.961.2222

Additional HAWAII CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access more valuable Hawaii CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Hawaii.