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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. 

1 / 40

You should turn off your engine when loading flammable liquid unless:

2 / 40

Who is responsible for certifying on the bills of lading that the hazardous materials are prepared properly?

3 / 40

When accelerating:

4 / 40

When should you avoid using the parking brake?

5 / 40

This item does not need to be checked during the cab check.

6 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

7 / 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:

8 / 40

What kind of surge can occur in a tank with baffles?

9 / 40

When driving normally, some drivers use the hand valve before applying the brake pedal to prevent jack knifing. Select the most appropriate response to this statement.

10 / 40

Shifting into a lower gear and removing your foot off of the accelerator to slow your vehicle is known as?

11 / 40

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

12 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

15 / 40

The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle should not exceed ____psi a minute.

16 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to your brake function when your ABS fails

17 / 40

Which of the following is a clue another driver is impaired:

18 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

19 / 40

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

20 / 40

Which of the following is something the driver must watch for:

21 / 40

On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

22 / 40

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?

23 / 40

The transport index of a radioactive material:

24 / 40

The reason a bulk liquid tanker is hard to handle is:

25 / 40

Hazardous materials (that are not forbidden) carried on a bus must be:

26 / 40

How can you check slack adjusters?

27 / 40

Some city transit buses may have a brake-door interlock system, this system:

28 / 40

In Column 1 the symbol "I" means:

29 / 40

What color are all school buses painted?

30 / 40

What should you do if the low air pressure warning comes on for only one system in a truck or bus that has a dual air brake system?

31 / 40

The gauge that indicates normal or increasing lubrication pressure to prevent engine seizure, failure or breakdown is:

32 / 40

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

33 / 40

When should the trailer hand valve be used?

34 / 40

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

35 / 40

Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

36 / 40

You should check that the _____are secure, caps are on tight, and is not leaking.

37 / 40

You must control how far packages labeled "Radioactive II" or "Radioactive III" are located from people and cargo space walls by referring to:

38 / 40

Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

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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.