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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

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

2 / 40

With the engine cut off and the brakes released the air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than:

3 / 40

What will occur if you cross the connect the air lines?

4 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

5 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

6 / 40

You are inspecting the_____when looking for broken welds, cracks, holes, or other damage to the longitudinal frame member, cross members, box, and floor.

7 / 40

Select the true statement about what the Air Compressor Governor controls:

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

The method used to make sure the spring brakes will come on automatically is to:

10 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

11 / 40

The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

12 / 40

The walls that separate compartments inside the tanks and having openings at the top and bottom are called:

13 / 40

Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

14 / 40

Mirrors with a convex surface or "spot" mirrors _____.

15 / 40

How often should you drain your air tanks?

16 / 40

Which of the following would NOT be part of a standard vehicle inspection?

17 / 40

What does the drain valve for air tanks remove?

18 / 40

To avoid rollover when going through a curve, the best thing to do is:

19 / 40

This object should not be spliced, cut, chafed, or worn through to allow steel braid to show.

20 / 40

A leak rate for a straight truck or bus air brake system should not exceed _____psi per minute when the engine is off and the brakes are released.

21 / 40

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

22 / 40

The system that needs to be checked for signs of leaks with rust or carbon soot and damage is the _____.

23 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to what is required of a driver with a double or triple trailers:

24 / 40

Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

What will occur as a result of failing to perform all 3 components of the air brake check?

27 / 40

The two main things to look ahead for while driving are _____.

28 / 40

Which of the following is a key steering component?

29 / 40

To be sure that air is supplied to the second trailer:

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid?

32 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to turn over when you make a sudden turn while pulling doubles?

33 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

34 / 40

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

35 / 40

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

36 / 40

How do you make sure the air lines are not crossed and the trailer brakes are working after supplying air to the trailer?

37 / 40

The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

38 / 40

Is this statement true or false: You do not need to use the parking brake if are leaving your vehicle for a short amount of time.

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

After coupling with a trailer, what position should the front trailer supports be in before driving away?

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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.