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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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The 3 parts of the air brake system are: service brakes, parking brakes, and ____.

2 / 40

Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

3 / 40

What is the normal operating range for a truck's oil pressure?

4 / 40

Select the statement that best describes what the service line is for.

5 / 40

With the controlled braking method, you _____?

6 / 40

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

7 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to quick steering movements and triple/double trailers:

8 / 40

At around____the governor allows the air compressor to start pumping again:

9 / 40

What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

10 / 40

School buses are one of the safest means of transportation. What two key factors contribute to this impressive safety record?

11 / 40

If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?

12 / 40

In what location must you keep your shipping papers which describe any hazardous materials?

13 / 40

A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives:

14 / 40

Tires should should be replaced:

15 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

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You must be alert for road hazards so that:

17 / 40

On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

18 / 40

You should____to check the free play of manual slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

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The emergency air line is used to:

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You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

21 / 40

What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

22 / 40

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

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You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

24 / 40

The walls that separate compartments inside the tanks and having openings at the top and bottom are called:

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

How do you check the air flow to the last trailer?

28 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

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What should you do if the low air pressure warning comes on for only one system in a truck or bus that has a dual air brake system?

30 / 40

What does the air compressor governor control?

31 / 40

What is the best way to prevent brakes form overheating while drive down a steep grade?

32 / 40

This object is not checked at the rear of the trailer.

33 / 40

Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

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You should be extra cautious when___while driving a smooth bore tanker combination.

35 / 40

The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

36 / 40

What are the dividers that are inside tankers that have an opening at the bottom and top?

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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.

38 / 40

When is it acceptable for non-hazardous materials to be described by hazard class words or identification numbers?

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

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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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