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CDL Practice Test

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This is a practice test site for helping you earn your CDL in Tennessee. Rules and regulations covered on these practice tests are based on the Tennessee CDL Manual. You can take these practice tests as many times as you like as the site is free to use. 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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A drawbridge does not have a traffic light showing green or a traffic control attendant. How many feet before the draw of a bridge must a bus driver stop?

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

You should_____to make an emergency stop with air brakes when using the stab braking method.

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

Select the action that is not appropriate when driving on slippery roads:

6 / 40

What is the standee line?

7 / 40

How often should you check your cargo?

8 / 40

To find out if a shipment includes a hazardous material, you should:

9 / 40

Suspension systems:

10 / 40

What is a common cause of tire fires?

11 / 40

You downshift automatic transmissions ______.

12 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

13 / 40

Which trailer is more likely to roll over when pulling 3 trailers?

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

16 / 40

Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

17 / 40

If you have riders on board, you must never refuel:

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

Which of the following statements about bus evacuation is true?

20 / 40

When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

21 / 40

The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

22 / 40

The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second or third trailer when:

23 / 40

To transport cargo safely, which of these are you NOT responsible for?

24 / 40

How do you release the dolly brakes when coupling twin trailers?

25 / 40

If there is not a sight glass to check the oil level you are required to look for leaks around the _____.

26 / 40

An example of a low pressure warning signal for air brakes is:

27 / 40

The CDL manual indicates the last step on picking up students at the bus stop is as follows:

28 / 40

When checking for_____you are looking for dripping fluids or puddles on the ground below the transmission or engine.

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

31 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

32 / 40

When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

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The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the identification number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper?

34 / 40

What is most likely to occur when the front wheels begin to skid?

35 / 40

When should you avoid using the parking brake?

36 / 40

You are checking the_______when looking at the dipstick to see if the lubrication is at the safe operating range or above the refill line.

37 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency steering and tankers:

38 / 40

Why should you cover cargo?

39 / 40

You should adjust all the outside left and right side flat mirrors to see:

40 / 40

What is the service air line controlled by?

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How To Get A tennessee Commercial Drivers License

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

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

Tennessee CDL applicants must be medically certified that they are physically fit 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 (This document must be completed by an FMCSA-certified physician.)
  • (SF-1438) Self-Certification Form

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 Tennessee. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses. Tennessee CDL applicants will conduct a driving record check of the past 10 years in all 50 states.

Tennessee CDL Endorsements

  • H – Hazmat Vehicles
  • N – Tank Vehicles
  • P – Passenger Vehicles
  • S – School Bus
  • T – Double or Triple Trailer

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tennessee CDL License Test Tips

All Tennessee CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the Tennessee test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The Tennessee 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 and:

  • Be a Tennessee resident with a valid Tennessee driver’s license or eligible for a Tennessee license.
  • Possess a military operator’s permit.
  • Have a minimum of 2 years of experience operating the same type of vehicle as the applicant is applying to drive.
  • Have been discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
  • Submit (Form SF-1507) CDL Skills Test Waiver Application. The commanding officer must sign this document within 90 days of the CDL application.

Additional Information

Information on the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commercial Driver License Division administers CDL license regulations and testing in Tennessee. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/commercial-driver-license.html

Phone: 615.253.5221

 

Additional Tennessee CDL Helpful Links

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