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Welcome to the site for practicing questions on the Kentucky CDL test. The site is free and you are able to take the practice test as many times as you need to. Questions are from the KY CDL Manual and cover items such as Air Brakes, Double/Triple Trailers, Hazardous Materials, and School Busses. 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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The driver's manual advises you to disconnect the steering axle brake to keep the rig straight:

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When stopped on a divided highway where should your reflectors be placed?

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Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

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Select the true statement in regards to what the fifth wheel should be checked for.

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What is the main difference between a portable tank and a cargo tank?

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Which of the following parts do not get checked in the Bus Interior inspection:

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Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

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Which of the following is the most important reason for doing a pre-trip inspection?

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Which of the following statements about bus evacuation is true?

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Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

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If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?

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When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

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For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs.

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What does the air compressor governor control?

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

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Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

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How should you know when to shift?

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Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

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Select the statement that is true in regards to what is required of a driver with a double or triple trailers:

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The sliding mechanism and locking device for a tandem axle on trailers is:

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You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

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What is the benefit of ABS?

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Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

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If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

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A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

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Which of the following answers lists the three types of emergency equipment you must have on your bus?

27 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

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This item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

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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?

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

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You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials ______.

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The safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever must be ____ for a coupling to be complete.

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The baffles in a tank trailer help to control:

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Select the true statement about empty trucks:

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Select the true statement about converter dollies:

36 / 40

What will occur if you cross the connect the air lines?

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Which trailer is more likely to roll over when pulling 3 trailers?

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To inspect the______you should pump the pedal 3 times and hold it down for 5 seconds while making sure the pedal doesn't move during those 5 seconds.

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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?

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You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

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How To Get A kentucky Commercial Drivers License

All applicants must possess a valid Kentucky Class D driver’s license and meet all the below requirements to be eligible for their CDL. Applicants who are age 18 may apply for their CDL license. These drivers are restricted to in-state driving, may not operate school buses, or haul hazardous materials. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older to drive out-of-state and receive their School Bus and/or Hazardous Materials Endorsement(s). All drivers applying for their commercial driver’s license must provide the Division of Driver Licensing with a valid DOT medical card.

Drivers who fall into the below categories are disqualified from receiving their CDL:

  • Having more than one driver’s license.
  • Current license is suspended or revoked.
  • Being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol within 24 months of submitting an application.
  • Being convicted of two or more serious moving violations within a 36 month period.

All CDL applicants are required to complete both knowledge tests as well as a practical skills test.

Endorsements
T – Double/ Triples
P – Passenger
N – Tank
H – Hazardous Materials
S- School Bus

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kentucky CDL License Test Tips

General knowledge tests for Class B and C driver applicants are comprised of 50 questions. Those applying for a Class A CDL are required to complete the initial 50 questions as well as 20 additional questions about combinations. Each endorsement requires the applicant to complete a separate knowledge assessment. Endorsements for Doubles/Triples, School Bus, Tank, and Passenger Transport are comprised of 20 questions. The Hazardous Materials Endorsement requires a 30 question test. Lastly, the removal of the Air Brake Restriction is comprised of 25 questions. All assessments must be passed with a score of 80 percent or better.

All applicants will need to take a skills test that assesses their ability to operate their intended vehicle. Once applicants receive their Kentucky CDL permit after completing the knowledge assessment(s), they may apply for the skills test 14 days later. The skills test is comprised of three different parts that will all be assessed in one testing session. These areas include the pre-trip inspection, basic control skills, and driving test. All applicants must successfully show their skills in all three of these areas to be considered eligible for their CDL.

Additional Information

Information on the Kentucky Division of Driver Licensing

The Kentucky State Police regulates CDL requirements in Kentucky. To get more information contact them via:

Website: http://kentuckystatepolice.org/drivers-testing/

Phone:  502.782.1800

 

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