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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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When should the trailer hand valve be used?

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

3 / 40

Your engine runs a pump when you are delivering compressed gas. Should you turn off your engine before or after you unhook the hoses after finishing that delivery?

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What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

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

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Why should you use chocks when parking a trailer without spring brakes?

8 / 40

Which signals may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle that contains explosives?

9 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to a converter dolly:

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For what reason do you keep the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

11 / 40

What is the service air line controlled by?

12 / 40

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

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What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?

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What is the best way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?

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In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valves and pintle hook be in?

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If you work for an interstate carrier:

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Select the true statement in regards to crossing your air lines on a new trailer with spring brakes

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The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

19 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

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Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

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Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

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How do you hook a combination to a second trailer without spring brakes and without using wheel chocks?

23 / 40

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

24 / 40

What is a king pin?

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

27 / 40

Select the best description of a baffle tank:

28 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

29 / 40

Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:

30 / 40

Cargo tanks are:

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

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What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

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What is always required before loading, driving, or unloading a tanker?

35 / 40

Where is compressed air stored?

36 / 40

Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

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Unless you_____you will feel the effects of a liquid surge.

38 / 40

Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

39 / 40

The golden rule for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks is:

40 / 40

On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

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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.