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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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You should decrease to a safe speed before entering a curve and then_____through it.

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

Select whether the following statement is true or false: Front wheel brakes are good to use in all conditions.

4 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

5 / 40

The most stable tanker shape is:

6 / 40

What is the best way to stop all skids?

7 / 40

A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to another _______ carrier or treatment facility, who then signs the ______, giving you a copy which you must keep.

8 / 40

At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

9 / 40

On tandem axle for trailers, the sliding mechanism and locking device is:

10 / 40

Some school busses are marked with the LNG placard. What does LNG stand for?

11 / 40

You should turn off your engine when loading flammable liquid unless:

12 / 40

You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

13 / 40

Why should you cover cargo?

14 / 40

What should you do before you begin to couple?

15 / 40

Select the true statement about seeing ahead.

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

What does the amount of liquid allowed in the tank depend on?

18 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

19 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

20 / 40

Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

21 / 40

Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

22 / 40

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

23 / 40

A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

24 / 40

How often should you drain your air tanks?

25 / 40

A "transport index" relates to products that are:

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

You should keep a minimum of ____between another vehicle and the double trailer with 100 ft truck driving at 30 mph.

29 / 40

Which of the following materials would be an acceptable floor liner for moving Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials?

30 / 40

How far away are you required to park from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?

31 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

32 / 40

Which of the following hazard classes utilizes a transport index in order to determine how much of it can be loaded on a single vehicle for transport?

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

The safety valve is usually set to open at:

35 / 40

____is what can legally hold the parking brake or emergency brake in position for a bus, truck, or truck tractor.

36 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to as why you should make sure the fifth wheel plate is greased as recommended:

37 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

38 / 40

What does the drain valve for air tanks remove?

39 / 40

You don't want to use wheel chocks when hooking a combination to a second trailer with no spring brakes. What should you do?

40 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

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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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