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Below are test questions for the Louisiana CDL test. The site is free and you are able to take the practice test as many times as you need to. Questions in these practice tests cover questions from the Louisiana CDL manual and the Louisiana CDL study guide. The Louisiana CDL test contains 50 questions, of which candidates must answer 40 questions correctly to pass. 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 Quiz" button below to begin. 

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Who is responsible for certifying on the bills of lading that the hazardous materials are prepared properly?

2 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except...

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

What are slack adjusters?

7 / 40

The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle should not exceed ____psi a minute.

8 / 40

Vehicle handling can become unsafe if the weight is not properly balanced. Hard steering can be caused by:

9 / 40

Which of the following statements about the bus interior is false?

10 / 40

For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required be stainless steel?

11 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to large combination vehicles taking longer to stop.

12 / 40

How do you determine if slack adjusters need to be adjusted?

13 / 40

Which of these is a good rule for backing a straight bus?

14 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

15 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

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Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous materials except:

17 / 40

An example of a low pressure warning signal for air brakes is:

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

Before pulling away, make sure the landing gear of the trailer is:

20 / 40

Make sure____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is sitting on the tractor.

21 / 40

Unless you_____you will feel the effects of a liquid surge.

22 / 40

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

23 / 40

What does outage mean?

24 / 40

When driving tank vehicles you should:

25 / 40

When backing, what is the best method to use to avoid blind spots?

26 / 40

This item does not need to be checked during the cab check.

27 / 40

How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires?

28 / 40

Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

29 / 40

Select when you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

30 / 40

Where is compressed air stored?

31 / 40

Select the action that is not recommended when driving on slippery roads:

32 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 Dangerous When Wet material?

35 / 40

It is important to know the outage required for the liquids you carry because:

36 / 40

What is a passive railway crossing?

37 / 40

When should you avoid using the parking brake?

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

What can you do at an accident site to help avoid another accident?

40 / 40

This object should be checked to make sure that the cap(s) are on tight, that it is secure, and there are no leaks.

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How To Get A louisiana Commercial Drivers License

Applicants looking to obtain their CDL for interstate driving and any Hazardous Materials Endorsement must be 21 years of age or older. Those who are 18 years of age, but under the age of 21 may apply for an intrastate CDL. These individuals are not able to operate doubles, triples, loaded buses, or HazMat vehicles. All applicants must have a completed Form DPSMV2219 from their medical examiner to apply for their CDL.

There are certain situations in which an individual will automatically be disqualified from receiving their CDL. These are listed below.

  • Having CDL privileges in another state disqualified.
  • Being convicted of driving impaired in a commercial vehicles 24 months prior to the application.
  • Having more than one driver’s license.
  • Having a denied, canceled, revoked, or suspended driver’s license.

All commercial driver’s license applicants must pass a practical skills CDL test and one or more knowledge tests.

Endorsements
T – Double/Triple Trailers
P – Passenger
N – Tank Vehicles
H – Hazardous Materials
X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazardous Materials
M – Motorcycle
S – School Bus

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louisiana CDL License Test Tips

Each applicant will be required to successfully pass one or more knowledge tests in order to move onto the practical skills test to receive their CDL. A passing score must be received for each test taken and is considered at 80 percent or higher. General knowledge tests are 50 to 70 questions in length and are required when applying for any Louisiana Class CDL. Those looking to have endorsements on their CDL will need to pass one additional knowledge test per endorsement.

Each applicant, regardless of Class, is required to pass a three-part practical skills test. This includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills, and an on-road driving test. This test ensures that the applicant is able to inspect a vehicle for safety, operate the vehicle, and can handle the vehicle with different road situations.

Additional Information

Information on the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV)

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles Public Safety Services regulates CDL requirements in Louisiana. To get more information contact them via:

Website: http://dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov/

Phone:  888.214.5367

 

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