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This is a free site and you are able to take the tests as a study guide as you prepare for the Indiana CDL knowledge exam. The topics covered in these Indiana practice CDL tests are taken from the Indiana CDL manual. You are welcome to take the tests as many times as you need to. 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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What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

2 / 40

Select the load of the trailer that will require the shorter distance to stop.

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

When driving with multiple trailers, which one should be right behind the tractor?

5 / 40

How do you secure a second trailer to your combination vehicle?

6 / 40

How do you test your service brakes?

7 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums:

8 / 40

There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

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A driver of a tank vehicle should take curves, off ramps, and on ramps at a speed lower than the posted speed limit.

10 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

11 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

12 / 40

Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

What method should be used to test that the air is flowing to all the trailers?

15 / 40

The container for the mechanism that transforms the steering column action into wheel action is:

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

To inspect the______you should pump the pedal 3 times and hold it down for 5 seconds while making sure the pedal doesn't move during those 5 seconds.

20 / 40

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

21 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to if a glad hand on the blue air line is missing a seal.

22 / 40

An air system that is fully charged will typically have ___ psi of pressure.

23 / 40

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

24 / 40

Drivers who transport route controlled radioactive materials must carry a dated certificate of radioactive materials training. This training must have ocurred within the last:

25 / 40

When not towing a trailer, why should the tractor glad hands be locked?

26 / 40

What do yo need to do before supplying air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

27 / 40

How much space should there be between the lower and upper fifth wheel?

28 / 40

Which of the following statements about stopping distances is NOT true?

29 / 40

Select when you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

30 / 40

The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the identification number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper?

31 / 40

The designation RQ identifies the material's:

32 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

33 / 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.

34 / 40

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

35 / 40

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

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

To decide which placards you need, if any, what three things do you need to know?

38 / 40

Select the situation in which you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

39 / 40

Within 3 minutes, this gauge pressure should build to 90 psi from 50 psi.

40 / 40

This gauge will indicate if the generator or alternator is charging:

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How To Get An indiana Commercial Drivers License

All applicants for an Indiana CDL must meet strict eligibility requirements. Each applicant must be a legal resident of the state of Indiana and withhold a driver’s license that is at least one year old. Some other eligibility requirements are listed below. Individuals can apply for a CDL to transport property within the Indiana state lines at the age of 18 years old. Individuals must be 21 years of age or older to drive outside of Indiana state lines. In addition, to receive a Hazmat Endorsement or to transport people, individuals must be at least 21 years old.All applicants are required to have a DOT medical card and submit a self-certification form that describes the types of vehicles they intend to operate. Failure to submit the form or have a medical card will automatically disqualify an individual from obtaining their CDL.

Any applicants that fall into the following categories are automatically disqualified from receiving their commercial driver’s license.

  • Current driver’s license is suspended, revoked, denied, or canceled.
  • Conviction of driving a commercial vehicle impaired with the past 24 months.
  • Possessing more than one driver’s license.
  • Currently has CDL privileges disqualified or revoked in Indiana or another state.

All applicants must pass a knowledge exam and a CDL skills test in a vehicle that represents the license Class they are applying for.

Endorsements
X – Hazmat Tank
H – Hazardous Materials
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
T – Double or Triple Trailers
S – School Bus

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indiana CDL License Test Tips

All applicants are required to pass a general knowledge test for their CDL. The knowledge test consists of 50 questions on the topic of commercial driving. Class A drivers must complete an additional 20 questions about combination vehicles. Those seeking endorsements must take an additional exam for each endorsement they wish to receive. A passing score for each test is at a minimum of 80 percent.

All skills tests will consist of three parts. These include a pre-trip inspection, basic control skills exam, and a road trip exam. These are to be completed at a local BMV office or other authorized examination site. An applicant must pass each part of the skills test to be eligible for their CDL.

Additional Information

Information on the Office of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is responsible for the administration of the CDL requirements and testing in Indiana. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.in.gov/bmv/2529.htm

Phone:  888.692.6841

 

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