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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

Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

starting up a hill and entering a curve

starting down a hill and entering a curve

starting up a hill and finishing a curve

starting down a hill and finishing a curve

2 / 40

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

They are loose.

There is a leak somewhere.

They need to be changed out.

They are fitted just right.

3 / 40

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

20 feet, 50 feet, and 100 feet toward approaching traffic

50 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward approaching traffic

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic

100 feet, 200 feet, and 300 feet toward approaching traffic

4 / 40

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

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

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

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

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

5 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

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

The distance it takes to clear the danger zone.

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

Across the street.

6 / 40

Select the factors that can cause your brakes to fade or fail:

not relying on engine braking enough

the brakes are out of adjustment

using the service brakes excessively

all of these answers are correct

7 / 40

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

The mud flaps

The header board

The bumper

The back doors

8 / 40

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

The driver

The dock workers

The shipper

The carrier

9 / 40

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

anti-lock braking

double clutching

brake fade

engine braking

10 / 40

When driving tank vehicles you should:

Come to a stop before entering a curve and then accelerate through it.

Decrease your speed before entering a curve and then accelerate through it.

Maintain the posted speed limit as you enter the curve.

None of the answers listed.

11 / 40

Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

A 200 inch wheelbase trailer.

None of these answers are correct.

A placarded cargo tank.

Two or more trailers.

12 / 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

13 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

All of these answers are correct.

At the end of each shift.

Only if defects are found.

Before driving your bus.

14 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

about 1/4 mile

about two car lengths

about the length of a football field or 100 yards

about two truck lengths

15 / 40

Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?

Your spouse

The driver

The shipper

The carrier

16 / 40

It is important to know the outage required for the liquids you carry because:

Some liquids will expand more than others when warm.

None of these answers are correct.

Some of the denser liquids don't need any.

Tank baffles may not always be permitted with outage.

17 / 40

While completing the 3rd component of the air brake check of a combination vehicle, at what psi should the tracor protection valve and parking brake valve should pop out?

40 psi

They should never pop out

70 psi

20 psi

18 / 40

Is this statement true or false: You do not need to use the parking brake if are leaving your vehicle for a short amount of time.

only when the vehicle has over 25,000 miles on it

only when the vehicle has over 60,000 miles on it

true

false

19 / 40

Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

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

Because motorists ignore students walking to school.

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

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

20 / 40

Do converter dollies have spring brakes?

some do

none of the answers listed

yes

21 / 40

Select whether the following statement is true or false: Front wheel brakes are good to use in all conditions.

only in bad weather

true

only in ideal conditions

false

22 / 40

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

there is an equal chance for trailers to tip

true

trailers never tip

false

23 / 40

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

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

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.

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 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.

24 / 40

When using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided?

signal when you are merging into traffic

signal just before you start to make a turn

signal before you exit

signal when you want to change lanes

25 / 40

Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 Dangerous When Wet material?

Yes

Only in populated areas

Only if you have more than 1,001 pounds of it

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

because other drivers do it

to make sure the vehicle will make your destination

safety for yourself and other road users

27 / 40

To avoid rollover when going through a curve, the best thing to do is:

Pump the brakes through the curve.

Drive at a speed below the posted speed limit.

Drive at a speed higher than the posted speed limit.

Ride the brakes through the curve.

28 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

the weight of the cargo changes a truck's height

warning lights are always installed on low bridges and overpasses

an empty van is lower than a loaded one

athe heights posted at bridges are usually accurate

29 / 40

The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

3 turns down from the top and the crank handle secured in its bracket

raised fully and the crank handle secured in its bracket

raised 1/3 of the way with the crank handle secured in its bracket

raised 1/2 way with the crank handle secured in its bracket

30 / 40

Rods, connecting links, and arms from the steering box to the wheel are a part of the:

Power steering fluid

Braking system

CB radio

Steering linkage

31 / 40

While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

a low air warning device should sound before the air pressure drops below 40 psi

none of the answers listed

the tractor protection valve and parking brake valve should pop out before air pressure falls below 60 psi for combination vehicles

a low air warning device should sound before the air pressure drops below 60 psi

32 / 40

Where is compressed air stored?

in the storage tank

in the hose lines

in the gasoline tank

in the compartment for the engine

33 / 40

While driving on a clear night with low beam headlights, you should be able to stop within:

2 lengths of your vehicle.

The distance you can see ahead of you.

The distance you will travel in the next 20 seconds.

Half of a football field.

34 / 40

Select the true statement about stop valves in a cargo tank:

They are manually operated.

They protect the piping and tank during rear end collisions.

They will fall off in an emergency.

They will close in an emergency.

35 / 40

The reason a bulk liquid tanker is hard to handle is:

Because the cargo has a high density.

Because the cargo has a high center of gravity.

Because the cargo has a low center of gravity.

Because of the high friction point.

36 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

the rear wheels follow a different pathway than that of the front wheels

the rear part of the trailer goes into the shoulder

the front part of the trailer pulls to the right

the rear wheels follow the front wheels in a straight path

37 / 40

When would a drive-wheel skid result in a jackknife when pulling doubles?

when the trailer pushes the towed vehicle sideways

when the tractor spins around

when the trailer slides to the right into the shoulder

when the tractor brakes lock up

38 / 40

Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

The person in attendance must be aware of the danger.

The person in attendance must be within 50 ft of the tanker.

The person in attendance must be authorized and able to move the vehicle.

The person attending the tanker must have a clear view of it.

39 / 40

Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

Designed to seat more than 16 or more persons, including the driver.

That has a gross weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds.

That has air brakes.

That is designed to carry more than nine passengers.

40 / 40

What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

that the spare tire is secured if there is one

all answers listed

that the converter dolly air tank drain valve is in the closed position

that the safety chains are secured to the trailer

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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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