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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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On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

2 / 40

Front wheel brakes are good under what kind of conditions?

3 / 40

A truck with baffles will handle:

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials?

6 / 40

Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

7 / 40

The container for the mechanism that transforms the steering column action into wheel action is:

8 / 40

To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

9 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to turn over when you make a sudden turn while pulling doubles?

10 / 40

The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

11 / 40

The emergency air line is _____and the service air line is____.

12 / 40

Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

13 / 40

Which of the following is a clue another driver is impaired:

14 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

15 / 40

What are slack adjusters?

16 / 40

When transporting explosives you may not park:

17 / 40

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

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

When a substance in the materials table is written in italics it means :

20 / 40

Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. Which of the following statements is true?

21 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valves and pintle hook be in?

22 / 40

What should you hear when you test the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at rear of trailer with the hand valve on?

23 / 40

Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

24 / 40

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

25 / 40

Select the inappropriate way to test for the low pressure warning signal.

26 / 40

The pintle hook should be_____ and the converter dolly air tank drain valve is___when doing a walk around inspection of a triple or double trailer.

27 / 40

To transport cargo safely, which of these are you NOT responsible for?

28 / 40

Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

29 / 40

A battery box check is important. The battery must be secure, connection must be tight, and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:

30 / 40

What are the three hazard classes should NOT be loaded into a trailer that has a heater air conditioner unit?

31 / 40

You should look into the back of the fifth wheel on a dolly to see if it is locked onto the kingpin.

32 / 40

What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?

33 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

34 / 40

Under which two special conditions should you downshift?

35 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

36 / 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:

37 / 40

_____ create a little above 90 degree angle between the adjuster arm and push rod when the brakes are released and no less than 90 degrees when the brakes are applied.

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums:

40 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

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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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