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CDL Practice Test

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

What should you hear when you test the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at rear of trailer with the hand valve on?

you should hear air escape from the open valve

none of the answers listed

the emergency air line will release air

the service brakes will move to a fully applied position

2 / 40

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

because other drivers do it

safety for yourself and other road users

to make sure the vehicle will make your destination

to make sure nothing has been stolen from the vehicle

3 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

they are required to be activated the loss of air pressure

all of these answers are correct

they are required to be held on by a mechanical force

they are required on all commercial vehicles

4 / 40

Select when you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

when parking at a loading dock

never

when parking on a downgrade

when parking in a commercial lot

5 / 40

Select the factor that has no effect on how much liquid you can carry:

The liquid's weight.

The legal amount of weight you can carry of any particular liquid.

How much the liquid will expand in transport.

The density of the liquid.

6 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

Within two feet of an emergency exit.

In front of the standee line.

Behind the standee line.

Forward of the rear of the driver's seat.

7 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

You should be able to stop within the distance that you can see ahead.

The posted speed limit is safe for all conditions.

Speed limits for buses are the same as cars.

All of these answers are correct.

8 / 40

The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others is known as.

road rage

aggressive driving

distracted driving

defensive driving

9 / 40

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

Stop, look, and turn on the radio lights overhead.

None of these answers are correct.

Stop, go, and stop.

Stop, look, and listen.

10 / 40

Select what you should not do when coupling the glad hands.

cross the air supply lines to test for leaks

press the seals together at a 90 degree angle

clean the couplers before connecting them

make sure to match the colors or check the tags before connecting

11 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to an application pressure gauge:

when accelerating it releases air

it is connected to the generator

it shows how much air pressure you are applying to the brakes

it prevents the brakes from failing

12 / 40

What is the stopping distance for a tractor trailer that is traveling at 55 mph on dry pavement?

about 600 feet with is about two football field lengths

about 200 feet which is 2/3 of a football field

about 150 feet which is 1/2 of a football field

about 300 feet which is about a football field length

13 / 40

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

there is a huge fire risk

the abs will need to be repaired but the brakes will function normally

you will have no control over your truck as the brakes will not be functioning

you will need to pull over immediately

14 / 40

You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

Radio system

Air leaks

Engine brakes

Electric or air horn

15 / 40

You must carry a gas mask with you when transporting:

Liquid gas

Poison

Chlorine

Flammable materials

16 / 40

Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

Allowing you to stop faster.

Allowing you to take tighter turns.

Decreasing the wind drag.

Moving the truck in the direction of liquid flow.

17 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

see the blind spot immediately behind the bus

monitor traffic that approaches and enters the blind spot area

see the area where students exit the bus

see all of the students

18 / 40

When should you drain air tanks that do not have an automatic tank drain?

every 4 hours of the working shift

once every 14 days

once every 7 days

at the end of each working day

19 / 40

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

All of these answers are correct.

If a traffic signal is green.

Where a policeman or flagman is directing traffic.

At crossings marked as "exempt" or "abandoned".

20 / 40

What are the three types of emergency equipment that you must have with your vehicle?

none of these answers are correct

warning devices for parked vehicles, first aid kit, flares

first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flares

fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses, warning devices for parked vehicles

21 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

as if it is an axle with a fifth wheel

as if it is cargo

as if it is a trailer

as if it is an engine

22 / 40

What are the dividers that are inside tankers that have an opening at the bottom and top?

Layers

Baffles

Bulkmets

Taffles

23 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

All of these answers are correct.

Before driving your bus.

Only if defects are found.

At the end of each shift.

24 / 40

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

Place transmission in park or neutral and set parking brake.

Activate the amber flashing caution lights to warn vehicles that the bus will stop to load passengers soon.

Open the service door just enough to activate the alternating red light when traffic is in a safe distance from the bus.

Make a final check to confirm all traffic stops before opening the bus door and signaling students to approach.

25 / 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:

Acids and poisons

Explosives A and B

Liquids

Corrosives and oxidizers

26 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that:

You can help impaired drivers.

Accident reports will be accurate.

Law enforcement personnel can be called.

You will have time to plan your escape if the hazard becomes an emergency.

27 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

Allow the driver to move freely and easily.

Protect riders from injury if carry-ons fall or shift.

All of these answers are correct.

Allow riders to exit by any window or door in an emergency.

28 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

Descriptive name in roman print

Un marks

Identification number

Name in italics

29 / 40

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

Was created by the national department of transportation, so it is used nationwide.

Contains an index of hazardous material id numbers, which is why you must label things correctly.

All of these answers are correct.

Is studied by emergency personnel to help keep the public safe.

30 / 40

The safety valve is usually set to open at:

75 psi

150 psi

125 psi

225 psi

31 / 40

Start by___when coupling.

coupling the tractor to the second trailer

having the second trailer against the dock

coupling the converter hook to the pintle tongue of the first trailer

backing the converter dolly under the second trailer

32 / 40

You must have placards for explosives, poison gas or flammables exceeding:

10 cartons

100 pounds

10 pounds

Any amount

33 / 40

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

Voltmeter

Power steering

Coolant system

Oil pressure

34 / 40

Cargo tanks ____.

are large drums used to contain hazmat that is loaded on a trailer

are bulk packagings permanently attached to a vehicle

are tanks that the military uses to transport hazardous materials

are large drums temporarily attached to a vehicle

35 / 40

Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

Red indicator lamp on the brake cylinder.

The certification on the driver side door.

Yellow abs malfunction lamp on the instrument panel will light when you start the engine.

The bus operators manual.

36 / 40

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

50 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward approaching traffic

100 feet, 200 feet, and 300 feet toward approaching traffic

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic

20 feet, 50 feet, and 100 feet toward approaching traffic

37 / 40

The manual says you should look _____ ahead while driving.

15 to 20 seconds, at highway speeds, about a half of a mile

9 to 12 seconds, at highway speeds, about a quarter of a mile

5 to 8 seconds, at highway speeds, about an eighth of a mile

12 to 15 seconds, at highway speeds, about a quarter of a mile

38 / 40

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

that the registration is in the cup holder

that the tire tread is sufficient for the expected driving conditions

that there are no leaks in the air brake system

that the radio transmits a signal

39 / 40

The brake pushrod should not move more than____for manual slack adjusters.

movement is not allowed

1-2 inches while the brakes are set

an inch when pulled by hand with the brakes released

checking is not required in vehicles built after 1994 as they have automatic slack adjusters

40 / 40

Select the true statement:

a bobtail tractor will take longer to stop than a combination vehicle that is loaded to the max

light vehicles require more braking power than heavier vehicles

you should always ride the brakes

wait to brake heavy vehicles for as long as you can

Your score is

The average score is 37%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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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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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

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