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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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You must be alert for road hazards so that:

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How should you know when to shift?

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Which trailer is most likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

4 / 40

With most hazardous materials, you may park within 5 feet of the road briefly, if your work requires it. The materials that are the exception and do not allow parking this close to the road are:

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

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When would a drive-wheel skid result in a jackknife when pulling doubles?

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

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Check to ensure that____when inspecting the coupling.

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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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You should decrease to a safe speed before entering a curve and then_____through it.

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Which of the following hazard classes utilizes a transport index in order to determine how much of it can be loaded on a single vehicle for transport?

12 / 40

You should_____when checking the slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

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After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

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How do you supply air to the trailer tanks?

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The safety valve is usually set to open at:

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

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The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

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What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

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Overhead inside mirror is used to:

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In the slide mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel, this object should have no missing pins or be loose when fully engaged.

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

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Select the factor that is known to cause brakes to fail or fade. (more than one answer may be correct, but select only one)

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Within 3 minutes, this gauge pressure should build to 90 psi from 50 psi.

24 / 40

What are the liquid tight separations between compartments inside tanks called?

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Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

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You should line up_____when getting ready to back under the trailer.

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The driver's manual advises you to disconnect the steering axle brake to keep the rig straight:

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What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

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Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

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Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

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Select the true statement about handling triples and doubles:

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A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

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A truck with baffles will handle:

34 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

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What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

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What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle?

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Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?

38 / 40

Cargo tanks are:

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For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs.

40 / 40

What does outage mean?

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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.