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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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You should be extra cautious when___while driving a smooth bore tanker combination.

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

4 / 40

Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?

5 / 40

If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except...

6 / 40

What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

7 / 40

This item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

8 / 40

If you are transporting cargo, you should inspect the cargo and securing devices:

9 / 40

Air tanks need to be drained:

10 / 40

Why do air brakes take longer to stop than hydraulic brakes?

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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?

12 / 40

This should have no illegal stickers, dirt, obstructions, or damage to the glass.

13 / 40

If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

14 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

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This object should not move more than an inch by pulled by hand with the brakes released for manual slack adjusters.

16 / 40

What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

17 / 40

The cause of almost half of all truck driver deaths are:

18 / 40

Which of the following is the most important reason for doing a pre-trip inspection?

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The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

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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?

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In what location must you keep your shipping papers which describe any hazardous materials?

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What do you need to do to supply air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

23 / 40

How do you secure a second trailer to your combination vehicle?

24 / 40

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

25 / 40

Select why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving:

26 / 40

A "transport index" relates to products that are:

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

Do converter dollies have spring brakes?

29 / 40

What is the best way to prevent brakes form overheating while drive down a steep grade?

30 / 40

What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

31 / 40

At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

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When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

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The two other places where the hazardous identification number must appear are:

34 / 40

When a substance in the materials table is written in italics it means :

35 / 40

In Column 1 the symbol "I" means:

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

The container for the mechanism that transforms the steering column action into wheel action is:

38 / 40

Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

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The main reason you should pull the dolly out from under a trailer before disconnecting it from the trailer in front is:

40 / 40

When stopped on a divided highway where should your reflectors be placed?

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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.