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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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What can side to side surge cause?

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This object releases the fifth wheel locking jaw to allow uncoupling.

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Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

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What kind of surge can occur in a tank with baffles?

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

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School buses are one of the safest means of transportation. What two key factors contribute to this impressive safety record?

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

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Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

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Always try to back toward the driver's side because

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

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Tires should should be replaced:

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A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

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What school bus accidents should be reported?

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You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

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Make sure that____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is resting on the tractor.

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When driving a combination vehicle, the trailer breaks away severing the air lines. The trailer brakes should come on and ____.

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It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas is slippery?

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The crack-the-whip effect is more likely to cause the front trailer to tip over.

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Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

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On tandem axle for trailers, the sliding mechanism and locking device is:

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If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

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When should you not use the parking brakes?

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What handling effect should you expect when your tank has baffles?

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Select how you can tell if your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system:

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Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

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Anti-lock brakes:

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If you have riders on board, you must never refuel:

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When should you avoid using the parking brake?

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You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

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This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

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Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

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What are the three hazard classes should NOT be loaded into a trailer that has a heater air conditioner unit?

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When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

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Air brake systems should not lose air faster than____when testing for air leakage rates in combination vehicles before applying the brake pedal.

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Front wheel brakes are good under what kind of conditions?

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When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

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You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

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

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Select the statement that is true in regards to quick steering movements and triple/double trailers:

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Select why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving:

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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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