south carolina
CDL Practice Test

0

This is a site to help you prepare to take the CDL permit test in South Carolina. You can take these practice test questions as many times as you like, and the site is free to use. The questions on this practice test cover rules from the SC CDL manual. 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.

1 / 40

Select the statement of what you should not do if you are required to drive through flowing water or deep puddles.

2 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

3 / 40

What is the movement of the liquid called when the tanks are partially filled?

4 / 40

You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

5 / 40

When does your vehicle's single brake system need an adjustment?

6 / 40

How do you check the air flow to the last trailer?

7 / 40

Why are you required to take an exam about air brakes?

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

Which of the following is a key steering component?

10 / 40

Most states require school bus drivers to take a physical examination:

11 / 40

Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

12 / 40

Select the reason as to why air tanks need to be drained:

13 / 40

How often should air tanks be drained?

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

16 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

17 / 40

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

18 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

19 / 40

Which of the following statements about the bus interior is false?

20 / 40

When this item is missing or loose, movement may occur between the fifth wheel assembly and the frame.

21 / 40

Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

22 / 40

Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

23 / 40

How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires?

24 / 40

A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

Which seats not securely fastened to the bus are usually allowed?

27 / 40

The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

30 / 40

Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

31 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

32 / 40

Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

33 / 40

Water is drained from the compressed air tanks because:

34 / 40

Under which two special conditions should you downshift?

35 / 40

A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to another _______ carrier or treatment facility, who then signs the ______, giving you a copy which you must keep.

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

You should brake on a long steep downgrade hill as a supplement to the braking effects of the engine

38 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to unhooking the pintle hook while the converter dolly is still under the trailer.

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

Your score is

The average score is 0%

5/5 - (1 vote)

CDL Category Practice Tests

CDL Practice Test

How To Get A south carolina Commercial Drivers License

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

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

South Carolina CDL applicants must be certified that they are medically fit enough to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants are required to submit the following documents.

  • (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate
  • (Form DL-405A) Medical Certification Requirements

Interstate non-excepted (drivers who do not work for the state or federal governments) must meet federal DOT requirements. Intrastate non-excepted drivers must meet the state requirements. Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in South Carolina. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

South Carolina 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

Hit the Open Road

south carolina CDL License Test Tips

All South Carolina CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. To pass the South Carolina test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The South Carolina 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 current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

  • Be currently enlisted in the military.
  • Possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
  • Have operated a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
  • Have been discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
  • Submit (Form DL-408A) CDL Skills Test Waiver Application for Military Personnel. The commanding officer must sign this document within 90 days of the CDL application.

Additional Information

Information on the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles

The South Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles administers CDL license requirements in South Carolina. To get more information contact them via:

Website: http://www.scdmvonline.com/Driver-Services/Commercial-Licenses

Phone:  803.896.5000

 

Additional South Carolina CDL Helpful Links

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