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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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What keeps air in the tanks should the air compressor develop a leak?

2 / 40

Suspension systems:

3 / 40

You should have the fifth wheel plate greased as recommened because:

4 / 40

You are driving a 40 foot truck at 35 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

5 / 40

Which of the following about the front tires on a commercial bus is true?

6 / 40

This object releases the fifth wheel locking jaw to allow uncoupling.

7 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and put on the brake, the service air pressure will escape and cause the:

8 / 40

Where is compressed air stored?

9 / 40

While completing the 3rd component of the air brake check of a combination vehicle, at what psi should the tracor protection valve and parking brake valve should pop out?

10 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

11 / 40

Air tanks need to be drained:

12 / 40

If your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas, should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?

13 / 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?

14 / 40

Select which vehicles are required to have a low air pressure warning signal:

15 / 40

Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?

18 / 40

Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

19 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand:

20 / 40

Select the true statement about handling triples and doubles:

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

How often should you check your cargo?

23 / 40

Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

24 / 40

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

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

On a bus, you may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than:

28 / 40

A safe haven is:

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

Select the true statement about slack adjusters:

31 / 40

Placarded vehicles must carry which type of fire extinguisher?

32 / 40

Before backing under the trailer you should______when coupling a tractor and trailer with air lines already connected.

33 / 40

On tandem axle for trailers, the sliding mechanism and locking device is:

34 / 40

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

35 / 40

When conducting a pre-trip inspection, the most important item to verify is _____.

36 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the center of gravity for tanks:

37 / 40

What should the driver pay special attention to when driving smaller tanks?

38 / 40

An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

39 / 40

While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

40 / 40

What are shippers trying to accomplish when they package the material?

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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.