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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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Which of the following statements about stopping distances is NOT true?

2 / 40

Which of the following should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

3 / 40

Your bus is disabled. With riders aboard, the bus may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

What is the correct number of red reflective triangles that you should carry?

6 / 40

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

7 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

8 / 40

What keeps air in the tanks should the air compressor develop a leak?

9 / 40

When inspecting the ______you are making sure that the lines and hoses are not chafed, cut, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts.

10 / 40

It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes?

11 / 40

What is the movement of the liquid called when the tanks are partially filled?

12 / 40

The purpose for the emergency air line is:

13 / 40

A trailer is at the right height to have the tractor backed up to it when:

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

16 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

17 / 40

Why do air brakes take longer to stop than hydraulic brakes?

18 / 40

Anti-lock brakes:

19 / 40

Select the true statement about converter dollies:

20 / 40

How should the trailer be lined up when preparing to back the tractor up?

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

23 / 40

Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

24 / 40

Select the correct setup for shut-off valves:

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

Which of the following statements about "Radioactive" labels is true?

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should:

29 / 40

You are driving a 40 foot truck at 35 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

30 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

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

33 / 40

Be careful to check the_____when unloading the smaller tanks of bulk heads.

34 / 40

When should you avoid using the parking brake?

35 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

36 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

37 / 40

What does the service brake system do?

38 / 40

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

39 / 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?

40 / 40

How much space should you see between the lower and upper fifth wheel when checking the coupling of a converter dolly?

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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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