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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 is the purpose of the supply pressure gauge?

2 / 40

Which of the following must drivers have in their possession while transporting class A or B explosives?

3 / 40

Remember to_____to prevent rollovers.

4 / 40

For what reason do you keep the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

5 / 40

Make sure that_____before you back under a trailer.

6 / 40

After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

7 / 40

Select how you can tell if your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system:

8 / 40

To test the security of the tractor semi trailer connection you should:

9 / 40

What is most likely to occur when the front wheels begin to skid?

10 / 40

Before backing under the trailer you should______when coupling a tractor and trailer with air lines already connected.

11 / 40

Two causes of tire fires are ______.

12 / 40

Start by___when coupling.

13 / 40

The safety valve is usually set to open at:

14 / 40

A minimum tread depth of 2/32 inch is required for:

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

What do you need to do to supply air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

17 / 40

You should brake on a long steep downgrade hill as a supplement to the braking effects of the engine

18 / 40

Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

19 / 40

This gauge has a governor cut-off.

20 / 40

What is the best way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?

21 / 40

Select how brakes work on long, steep downgrades:

22 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

23 / 40

The best way to have control on curves is:

24 / 40

Why is it dangerous to unlock the pintle hook with the dolly still under the rear trailer?

25 / 40

On a bus, you may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than:

26 / 40

What is the earliest way to notice a trailer skid?

27 / 40

Which of the following is NOT a part of the steering system?

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

What can you do at an accident site to help avoid another accident?

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

32 / 40

With the engine cut off and the brakes released the air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than:

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

35 / 40

Select what you should not do when coupling the glad hands.

36 / 40

A safe haven is:

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

39 / 40

Air pressure loss in a vehicle with a fully charged air system should be less than_______after the initial drop and brake applied.

40 / 40

The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

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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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