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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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Students exit the bus and walk:

2 / 40

While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

3 / 40

You need to be extra careful when driving smooth bore tanks:

4 / 40

What must vehicles with air brakes have?

5 / 40

Should your air compressor stop working:

6 / 40

If your bus has an emergency exit door, it must:

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

After the initial drop, the maximum leakage rates per minute is:

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

This gauge has a governor cut-off.

12 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

13 / 40

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

You should have the fifth wheel plate greased as recommened because:

16 / 40

While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

17 / 40

Before backing under the trailer you should______when coupling a tractor and trailer with air lines already connected.

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

20 / 40

The interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used:

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

23 / 40

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

24 / 40

The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

25 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

26 / 40

Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?

27 / 40

Which of the following is a clue another driver is impaired:

28 / 40

The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

29 / 40

Shifting into a lower gear and removing your foot off of the accelerator to slow your vehicle is known as?

30 / 40

To prevent a roll over a driver can 1) keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible and 2) _____.

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

Is this statement true or false: You do not need to use the parking brake if are leaving your vehicle for a short amount of time.

33 / 40

The 3 parts of the air brake system are: service brakes, parking brakes, and ____.

34 / 40

Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

35 / 40

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

36 / 40

Which of the following is something the driver must watch for:

37 / 40

If there is no traffic light or attendant, how far from the draw of a drawbridge must you stop?

38 / 40

If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

39 / 40

For emergency braking to avoid a crash when driving a double trailer you should:

40 / 40

Select the true statement about converter dollies:

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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.