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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.

1 / 40

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

2 / 40

The driver's manual advises you to disconnect the steering axle brake to keep the rig straight:

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

5 / 40

A safe haven is ______.

6 / 40

Select the factors that can cause your brakes to fade or fail:

7 / 40

Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?

8 / 40

There are 2 reasons as to why hauling liquids take special care. One reason is the ___center of gravity.

9 / 40

Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives:

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

When this item is missing or loose, movement may occur between the fifth wheel assembly and the frame.

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

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

18 / 40

Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

19 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

20 / 40

____is the most common type of foundation brakes used by heavy vehicles.

21 / 40

What are shippers trying to accomplish when they package the material?

22 / 40

What are spring brakes?

23 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

24 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums:

25 / 40

Select the statement that is not part of the air-brake system:

26 / 40

Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?

29 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

30 / 40

What do you need to do to supply air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

31 / 40

The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

32 / 40

How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

33 / 40

Air pressure loss in a vehicle with a fully charged air system should be less than_______after the initial drop and brake applied.

34 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

35 / 40

The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

36 / 40

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

When should air tanks be drained?

39 / 40

When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be:

40 / 40

Select the vehicle that off-tracks the most.

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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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