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CDL Practice Test

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.

1 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

You must complete a written inspection report for each bus driven.

None of these answers are correct.

If there are no defects, no report is necessary.

Only fill out report for buses with defects.

2 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

Rider signaling devices are working.

All of these answers are correct.

Emergency exit handles are secure.

Every handhold and railing is secure.

3 / 40

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

4/32-inch

3/8-inch

1/2-inch

1/32-inch

4 / 40

Tires should should be replaced:

all of these answers are correct

when there are broken valve stems

if the tread depth on your front tires is less than 4/32 deep

when the tread separates

5 / 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.

Place transmission in park or neutral and set parking brake.

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

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

6 / 40

At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

225 psi

125 psi

100 psi

150 psi

7 / 40

What is the movement of the liquid called when the tanks are partially filled?

Surging

Crashing

Framing

Knocking

8 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

they are required to be held on by a mechanical force

they are required to be activated the loss of air pressure

they are required on all commercial vehicles

all of these answers are correct

9 / 40

School buses are one of the safest means of transportation. What two key factors contribute to this impressive safety record?

Vehicles and drivers.

Bus drivers and driver training.

Vehicles and road conditions.

School district policies and police involvement.

10 / 40

What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

in the back

it makes no difference

in the front

in the middle

11 / 40

Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

Because school district officials have the authority to conduct surprise quizzes and you must know the correct answers to keep your job.

Because only high school students understand how to cross the road.

Because motorists ignore students walking to school.

Because many students are killed while getting on and off a school bus each year.

12 / 40

Select the true statement:

Wait as long as possible to brake when driving a heavy vehicle.

Lighter vehicles requiring more braking power to stop compared to heavier vehicles.

A "bobtail" tractor will take longer to stop than a combination vehicle that is fully loaded down to the maximum weight.

None of the answers listed.

13 / 40

When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

Keep people away and warn them of the danger.

Contact emergency authorities.

All of these answers are correct.

Prevent smoking and keep open flames away.

14 / 40

Most states require school bus drivers to take a physical examination:

Annually

Every 3 years

Twice per year

Every 2 years

15 / 40

Which is more likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

any trailer

the last trailer of a double

a fully loaded trailer behind the tractor

the last trailer of a triple

16 / 40

The method used to make sure the spring brakes will come on automatically is to:

Apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to increase the air tank pressure. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure meets to the manufacturer’s specification.

Apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease the air tank pressure. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure drops to 120 psi.

Apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease the air tank pressure. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure meets to the manufacturer’s specification.

Apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease the air tank pressure while driving at a high a speed. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure meets to the manufacturer’s specification.

17 / 40

What is the normal operating range for a truck's oil pressure?

This is engine-specific

40-60 psi

20-30 psi

30-75 psi

18 / 40

When is it acceptable for non-hazardous materials to be described by hazard class words or identification numbers?

Always

For hazards not described in the hazmat manual

Never

During an emergency

19 / 40

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

tailgating

aggressive driving

defensive driving

road rage

20 / 40

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

inspecting the cargo

making sure that cargo is properly secured

recognizing possible overloads

ensuring the freshness of sealed cargo

21 / 40

If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should:

Have the rider pay a second fare.

Instruct the rider to sit next to an open window.

Not allow the rider to do it.

Put the materials in the bus's "safe box".

22 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to your brake function when your ABS fails

you will have no control over your truck as the brakes will not be functioning

the abs will need to be repaired but the brakes will function normally

there is a huge fire risk

you will need to pull over immediately

23 / 40

You must have placards for explosives, poison gas or flammables exceeding:

10 cartons

10 pounds

Any amount

100 pounds

24 / 40

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

quickly turn the steering wheel side to side

increase engine rpm

shift into a lower gear

drive at a high speed

25 / 40

Which of the following answers lists the three types of emergency equipment you must have on your bus?

Hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, signal flares.

Emergency reflectors, fire extinguisher, signal flares and tire repair kit.

Repair kit, spare electric fuses (unless equipped with circuit breakers), and fire extinguisher.

Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses (unless equipped with circuit breakers), and emergency reflectors.

26 / 40

What is the minimum amount of distance you should maintain when driving at 50 mph in ideal conditions with a 100 ft twin trailer combination?

13 seconds

8 seconds

6 seconds

11 seconds

27 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

They have better traction on wet roads than full tanks.

They can take longer to stop than a truck with a full tank.

They come to a stop faster when you use only the emergency brake.

All answers listed.

28 / 40

Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

None of the answers listed.

They are divided down into smaller tanks.

It is one large tank.

They are divided with holes to allow liquid to flow through controlling surge.

29 / 40

Cylinders containing compressed gases may only be loaded onto a vehicle without a flat floor or platform if the cylinders are:

Loaded in an upright or horizontal position.

Loaded into racks attached to the vehicle.

In boxes that will keep them from turning over.

All of these answers are correct.

30 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving double and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

the tractor will continue moving in a straight line no matter how you turn the steering wheel

the trailer will jackknife

the rig will continue straight ahead but will slide sideways

none of the answers listed

31 / 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?

none of the answers listed

make sure the trailer will not roll away when coupling

use a portable generator to supply brake pressure

supply air to the trailer air system via the tractor and then disconnect the emergency line

32 / 40

A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

three

six

four

two

33 / 40

Who is responsible for certifying on the bills of lading that the hazardous materials are prepared properly?

The dock workers

The driver

The shipper

The carrier

34 / 40

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

5 degrees

15 degrees

10 degrees

30 degrees

35 / 40

What are the three types of emergency equipment that you must have with your vehicle?

warning devices for parked vehicles, first aid kit, flares

first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flares

none of these answers are correct

fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses, warning devices for parked vehicles

36 / 40

Select the statement that tells you how you can check the low pressure warning signal.

Turn the electrical power off and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 30 psi in the air tank.

Turn the electrical power on and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease the air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 60 psi in the air tank.

Turn the electrical power on and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to increase air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure increases to more than 60 psi in the air tank.

The low pressure warning signal is only testable by the factory.

37 / 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

it is easier to countersteer doubles/triples than other vehicles

nothing will occur

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

38 / 40

You should check that the _____are secure, caps are on tight, and is not leaking.

cb radio

fuel tanks

coolant system

none of the answers listed

39 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

Yell loudly for the students to sit down and behave themselves.

Pull off the road in a safe location, secure the bus, stand up, and tell the students what behavior you expect of them.

Have the unruly students move to the front of the bus.

Keep checking the rear view mirror so you can see what happened and report to the principal.

40 / 40

In what position should the shut off valves on a the rear of the front trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

in an open position

in a 1/3 way open position

in a closed position

in a halfway open position

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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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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

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