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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 transport index of a radioactive material:

2 / 40

Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

3 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

4 / 40

When driving a combination vehicle, the trailer breaks away severing the air lines. The trailer brakes should come on and ____.

5 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

6 / 40

The method for testing hydraulic brakes for leaks is to _____.

7 / 40

Air tanks need to be drained:

8 / 40

To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

9 / 40

How high should you crank the landing gear?

10 / 40

A trailer is at the right height to have the tractor backed up to it when:

11 / 40

What is the best way to prevent brakes form overheating while drive down a steep grade?

12 / 40

A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

13 / 40

Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. Which of the following statements is true?

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that:

16 / 40

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

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You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

18 / 40

If your bus has an emergency exit door, it must:

19 / 40

A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives:

20 / 40

How far before a railroad crossing should you stop your bus?

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

This item should be firmly attached the to frame, be solid, and clear of objects:

23 / 40

Which signals may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle that contains explosives?

24 / 40

You should_____to make an emergency stop with air brakes when using the stab braking method.

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

The trailer should be lowered so that _____.

27 / 40

Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

28 / 40

What does the air compressor governor control?

29 / 40

How do you test your service brakes?

30 / 40

When should you not use the parking brakes?

31 / 40

You should check____when loading the small tanks of a cargo tank with bulkheads.

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How often should you check your cargo?

33 / 40

What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle when doing the walk-around inspection?

34 / 40

The baffles in a tank trailer help to control:

35 / 40

When checking the wheelchair lift, the things you should look for are:

36 / 40

Select the statement that best describes what the trailer air supply control does:

37 / 40

This object should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers or damage to the glass.

38 / 40

If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from the traveled portion of the roadway?

39 / 40

The average person requires how many hours of sleep per 24 hour period?

40 / 40

What is the purpose of the supply pressure gauge?

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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.