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Below are practice questions for the Kansas CDL test. The site is free and you are able to take the practice test as many times as you need to as you prepare to obtain your Kansas CDL. The questions and answers covered in these Kansas practice CDL tests are taken from the Kansas DOT CDL manual. 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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Charter drivers should not:

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The baffles in a tank trailer help to control:

3 / 40

For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required be stainless steel?

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

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When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

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You must have placards for explosives, poison gas or flammables exceeding:

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

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

9 / 40

What does outage mean?

10 / 40

You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver license. When can you legally haul hazardous materials?

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You should adjust all the outside left and right side convex mirrors to see:

12 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

How do you make sure the trailer height is correct before coupling?

15 / 40

Before pulling away, make sure the landing gear of the trailer is:

16 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

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The purpose for the emergency air line is:

18 / 40

Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

19 / 40

After the initial drop, the maximum leakage rates per minute is:

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This object should not move more than an inch by pulled by hand with the brakes released for manual slack adjusters.

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How should the hand valve be used?

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How many different hazard classes are there?

23 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

24 / 40

In the slide mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel, this object should have no missing pins or be loose when fully engaged.

25 / 40

The best way to describe a dual air brake system is:

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What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

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

28 / 40

Select the true statement about double or triple trailers.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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What should you do if you start a trailer skid?

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A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

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This item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

33 / 40

Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

34 / 40

The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second trailer when:

35 / 40

You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials ______.

36 / 40

Cargo tanks are:

37 / 40

When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

38 / 40

What must vehicles with air brakes have?

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

How can you check slack adjusters?

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How To Get A kansas Commercial Drivers License

Applicants can apply for their CDL at the age of 18 years old. However, they may not drive out of the state of Kansas until they are 21 years of age. In addition, applicants must be 21 years of age or older to obtain their HazMat Endorsement and Double / Triple Endorsement. All CDL applicants must complete a Medical Self-Certification form and provide a valid DOT medical card to be eligible.

If an applicant falls into any of the descriptions below they are disqualified from obtaining their CDL.

  • You have more than one driver’s license.
  • Your driver’s license is currently suspended, revoked, denied, or canceled.
  • You have been convicted of driving impaired within the past 24 months.
  • You are disqualified from your CDL driving privileges in another state.

All Kansas CDL applicants must complete both a knowledge test and skills test to be eligible for their CDL. Specific Classes and Endorsements will require multiple tests.

Endorsements
T – Double and Triple Trailers
P – Passenger Vehicles (including city buses or transport)
S – School Buses
N – Tank Vehicles
H – HazMat
X – Tank Vehicle that carries Hazardous Materials

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kansas CDL License Test Tips

All applicants are required to take at least one general knowledge test that displays their acquired knowledge about commercial driving. This test is comprised of 50 general knowledge questions. Applicants must get a score of 80 percent or better to be eligible for their CDL Permit. Those seeking a Class A CDL will be required to complete an additional 20 questions regarding commercial combination driving. Applicants who are seeking endorsements are required to take one test per endorsement sought. These tests range between 20 and 30 questions. Applicants must receive a score of 80 percent or better to obtain their endorsement.

The skills test is comprised of three separate assessments. These include the pre-trip inspection, basic operating skills test, and the basic driving skills test. All of these must be successfully passed in order for the driver to obtain their CDL. Those seeking specific vehicle-related endorsements must take the skills test in the type of vehicle they are looking for an endorsement in.

Additional Information

Information on the Kansas Department of Revenue,
Division of Vehicles

The Kansas Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles regulates CDL requirements in Kansas. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://ksrevenue.org/dovcdl.html

Phone:  785.296.3671

 

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