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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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Select the correct setup for shut-off valves:

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

Under which two special conditions should you downshift?

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

Select the part that is not a part of the drum brake:

6 / 40

Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

7 / 40

How do you check the air compressor governor "cut in" and "cut out" pressures?

8 / 40

Why should you test the tractor protection valve?

9 / 40

Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

10 / 40

How do you check the coolant level?

11 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

12 / 40

You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

13 / 40

What should you hear when you test the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at rear of trailer with the hand valve on?

14 / 40

Commerical vehicles typically have this type of brake.

15 / 40

Air pressure should build___with a dual air system.

16 / 40

Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials?

17 / 40

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

18 / 40

If there is not a sight glass to check the oil level you are required to look for leaks around the _____.

19 / 40

You don't want to use wheel chocks when hooking a combination to a second trailer with no spring brakes. What should you do?

20 / 40

Drivers who transport route controlled radioactive materials must carry a dated certificate of radioactive materials training. This training must have ocurred within the last:

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

23 / 40

You are checking the_______when looking at the dipstick to see if the lubrication is at the safe operating range or above the refill line.

24 / 40

An emergency escape ramp should be used _____.

25 / 40

You should____in order to inspect the coupling.

26 / 40

A tank vehicle:

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

32 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

33 / 40

Five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount are ______.

34 / 40

Start by___when coupling.

35 / 40

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

36 / 40

Select the statement that tells you how you can check the low pressure warning signal.

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

39 / 40

A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle is _____.

40 / 40

The longest crack that brake or disc drums can have is:

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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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