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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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Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

4 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

5 / 40

Check to ensure that____when inspecting the coupling.

6 / 40

What school bus accidents should be reported?

7 / 40

The manual says you should look _____ ahead while driving.

8 / 40

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

9 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

10 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and you apply pressure to the brakes, the service air pressure will escape and:

11 / 40

What is the service air line controlled by?

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

The best way to test the low air pressure warning signal is to:

15 / 40

If you have to swerve to avoid a hazard, it's important to:

16 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

17 / 40

What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?

18 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valves and pintle hook be in?

19 / 40

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

20 / 40

Select the true statement about converter dollies:

21 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an important reason to look far ahead when you are driving?

22 / 40

When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

23 / 40

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

24 / 40

The amount of liquid you can carry depends on:

25 / 40

When this item is missing or loose, movement may occur between the fifth wheel assembly and the frame.

26 / 40

Hazardous materials (that are not forbidden) carried on a bus must be:

27 / 40

Wet brakes can cause _____.

28 / 40

When should you avoid using the parking brake?

29 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

30 / 40

Which of the following statements about "Radioactive" labels is true?

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

33 / 40

Make sure that____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is resting on the tractor.

34 / 40

Which of the following statements about the bus interior is false?

35 / 40

This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

36 / 40

Of the following hazardous material classes, which is the most dangerous?

37 / 40

At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

38 / 40

It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas is slippery?

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

What is the correct number of red reflective triangles that you should carry?

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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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