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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 the true statement in regards to the braking power of spring brakes.

2 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

3 / 40

What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle?

4 / 40

How do you secure a second trailer to your combination vehicle?

5 / 40

Shifting into a lower gear and removing your foot off of the accelerator to slow your vehicle is known as?

6 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

7 / 40

What will happen should a driver cross the air lines when hooking up the an older trailer?

8 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

9 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

If there is rust around the nuts, what may it indicate?

12 / 40

What is most likely to occur when the front wheels begin to skid?

13 / 40

A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

14 / 40

On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

15 / 40

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

16 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid?

17 / 40

What is the stopping distance for a tractor trailer that is traveling at 55 mph on dry pavement?

18 / 40

What should you hear when you have the hand valve on and are testing the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at the back of the trailer?

19 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

20 / 40

The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

21 / 40

Signs of distracted drivers include:

22 / 40

Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

23 / 40

When accelerating:

24 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

25 / 40

You should follow behind other vehicles ______when traveling under 40 mph.

26 / 40

You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

27 / 40

Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

28 / 40

If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

29 / 40

Select when you should use the parking brake:

30 / 40

The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

31 / 40

The minimum tread depth for tires other than the front tires is ____.

32 / 40

When inspecting the_____you pump the pedals 3 times and then hold it down for 5 seconds feeling for no movement to occur.

33 / 40

What do you do first during step 3 of starting the engine and inspecting the inside of the cab?

34 / 40

Select the portion of the combination vehicle that is most likely to turn over suddenly when pulling a double trailer:

35 / 40

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

36 / 40

Select the true statement about convex ("spot") mirrors.

37 / 40

Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

38 / 40

When checking the wheelchair lift, the things you should look for are:

39 / 40

What color are all school buses painted?

40 / 40

What are spring brakes?

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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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