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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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Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

2 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

3 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to an application pressure gauge:

4 / 40

Front wheel brakes are good under what kind of conditions?

5 / 40

When transporting explosives you may not park:

6 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

7 / 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?

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

Select the correct setup for shut-off valves:

14 / 40

Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

15 / 40

The belt that you need to make sure is securely mounted, without frays, and adjusts and latches properly is the:

16 / 40

While driving on a clear night with low beam headlights, you should be able to stop within:

17 / 40

The average person requires how many hours of sleep per 24 hour period?

18 / 40

Upon what does the amount of liquid you can carry in a load depend?

19 / 40

Select the two reasons as to why special care is needed when driving a tank vehicle:

20 / 40

Which of the following is not a prohibited practice on the bus:

21 / 40

Start by___when coupling.

22 / 40

When not towing a trailer, why should the tractor glad hands be locked?

23 / 40

When should you drain air tanks that do not have an automatic tank drain?

24 / 40

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

25 / 40

What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

26 / 40

The purpose for the emergency air line is:

27 / 40

Select the vehicle that off-tracks the most.

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

30 / 40

What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

31 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to when a bulk tank vehicle stops at an intersection on a slippery surface:

32 / 40

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

33 / 40

Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

34 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

35 / 40

How do you test your service brakes?

36 / 40

This object should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers or damage to the glass.

37 / 40

It takes special care to drive tankers with liquid in them because:

38 / 40

When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

39 / 40

The designation RQ identifies the material's:

40 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

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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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