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CDL Practice Test

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Use this site as you prepare to take the Ohio CDL test. You can work through these practice test questions as you prepare for the Ohio CDL Test. The questions on these practice tests will gauge your knowledge on the various areas that apply to obtain a CDL in Ohio. This site is completely free and you are welcome to take the practice tests as many times as you would like. 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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Select the true statement in regards to the center of gravity for tanks:

2 / 40

This gauge has a governor cut-off.

3 / 40

These tires should have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 inches.

4 / 40

Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?

5 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

6 / 40

Which of the following materials would be an acceptable floor liner for moving Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials?

7 / 40

When driving with multiple trailers, which one should be right behind the tractor?

8 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

9 / 40

When driving normally, some drivers use the hand valve before applying the brake pedal to prevent jack knifing. Select the most appropriate response to this statement.

10 / 40

This gauge will indicate if the generator or alternator is charging:

11 / 40

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

12 / 40

What does the amount of liquid allowed in the tank depend on?

13 / 40

To decide which placards you need, if any, what three things do you need to know?

14 / 40

The emergency air line is _____and the service air line is____.

15 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

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

18 / 40

After coupling with a trailer, what position should the front trailer supports be in before driving away?

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

When should air tanks be drained?

21 / 40

What are spring brakes?

22 / 40

The two other places where the hazardous identification number must appear are:

23 / 40

This should be cleaned and then adjusted properly while inside the cab.

24 / 40

When accelerating:

25 / 40

Select the inappropriate way to test for the low pressure warning signal.

26 / 40

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

27 / 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:

28 / 40

The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

29 / 40

Select the definition of "off-tracking."

30 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

If you double your speed, what will happen to your stopping distance?

33 / 40

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?

34 / 40

What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

35 / 40

The method for testing hydraulic brakes for leaks is to _____.

36 / 40

Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

37 / 40

The cause of almost half of all truck driver deaths are:

38 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums or discs:

39 / 40

In column 1, the "D" symbol means:

40 / 40

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

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How To Get A ohio Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in Ohio, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Ohio only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Ohio).

Ohio CDL applicants must be medically certified that they are medically capable of operating a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Ohio applicants must get assistance with completing the forms from a CDL-certified doctor.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents.

  • Medical Examiner’s Certificate
  • (Form 649-F) Medical Examination Report for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination

Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Ohio. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

Ohio CDL Endorsements
H – Hazmat Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
S – School Bus
T – Double or Triple Trailer
X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazmat Vehicles

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ohio CDL License Test Tips

All Ohio CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the Ohio test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The Ohio skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans and active military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

  • Be active duty military personnel.
  • Operate a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
  • Have been honorably discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
  • Submit an Application for CDL Skills Test Waiver.

Additional Information

Information on the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

The Ohio Department of Public Safety Bureau of Motor Vehicles oversees CDL license requirements in Ohio. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-cdl-testing.aspx

Phone: 844.644.6268

 

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Please use the links below to access more valuable Ohio CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Ohio.