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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 will happen should a driver cross the air lines when hooking up the an older trailer?

2 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

3 / 40

A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

4 / 40

Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?

5 / 40

There should be ___space between the upper and lower fifth wheel after coupling.

6 / 40

What is the service air line controlled by?

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

9 / 40

A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle is _____.

10 / 40

It is good practice to_____when uncoupling.

11 / 40

Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

When should you not use the parking brakes?

15 / 40

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

16 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

17 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to crossing your air lines on a new trailer with spring brakes

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

20 / 40

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

21 / 40

You should never brake and should rely only steering inputs to avoid a crash while driving a tanker truck.

22 / 40

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

23 / 40

Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs. However, buses must never carry:

24 / 40

A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

Select the best description of a baffle tank:

27 / 40

What should you hook up before backing a tractor to a trailer for coupling?

28 / 40

This object should not be damaged, bent, or rusted through and be evenly centered with the tires and dual wheels evenly separated.

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

Puddles or dripping fluids from the underside of the transmission and engine may indicate:

32 / 40

Which seats not securely fastened to the bus are usually allowed?

33 / 40

This object should be free of shiny treads, rust, free of cracks and distortions.

34 / 40

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

35 / 40

The longest crack that brake or disc drums can have is:

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

40 / 40

Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

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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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