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Welcome to the Utah CDL practice test site. As you prepare to obtain your CDL in Utah, have this site be a guide for practicing common test questions. You can take these practice test questions as many times as you like, and the site is free to use as you prepare to take the Utah CDL test. 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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Your rig should be parked on__to uncouple double trailers.

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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?

3 / 40

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

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Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

5 / 40

What does it mean when the safety valve releases air?

6 / 40

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

7 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

8 / 40

How do you make sure the trailer height is correct before coupling?

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

Of the following hazardous material classes, which is the most dangerous?

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Be careful to check the_____when unloading the smaller tanks of bulk heads.

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You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

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

14 / 40

While driving on a clear night with low beam headlights, you should be able to stop within:

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How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

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As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

17 / 40

The best way to describe a dual air brake system is:

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Select the true statement in regards to if a glad hand on the blue air line is missing a seal.

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What kind of surge occurs with baffles?

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If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

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You should_____to make an emergency stop with air brakes when using the stab braking method.

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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.

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

24 / 40

This gauge will indicate if the generator or alternator is charging:

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At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

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_____ create a little above 90 degree angle between the adjuster arm and push rod when the brakes are released and no less than 90 degrees when the brakes are applied.

27 / 40

To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

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You are checking the_______when looking at the dipstick to see if the lubrication is at the safe operating range or above the refill line.

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

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How do you know when your brakes are fading?

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When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

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How do you check the coolant level?

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When approaching a school bus stop, you should:

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How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?

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Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

36 / 40

Select the statement that is not part of the air-brake system:

37 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand:

38 / 40

It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas is slippery?

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You should brake on a long steep downgrade hill as a supplement to the braking effects of the engine

40 / 40

Which of the following is NOT a part of the steering system?

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How To Get A utah Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in Utah, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Utah only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Utah).

Applicants who are under the age of 21 years old will not be permitted to apply for endorsements in HAZMAT, passenger vehicles and school buses.

Utah CDL applicants must be certified that they are medically 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

(CDL-42) Commercial Driver’s License Medical Self Certification

Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Utah. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

Utah CDL Endorsements

  • H – Hazmat Vehicles
  • N – Tank Vehicles
  • P – Passenger Vehicles
  • S – School Bus
  • T – Double or Triple Trailer
  • X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazmat Vehicles

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utah CDL License Test Tips

All Utah CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the Utah test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The Utah 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.
  • Have operated a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties for at least 2 years.
  • Have been discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
  • Submit (Form CDL-ST WVR) CDL Skills Test Waiver Application for Military Skills Waiver. The commanding officer must sign this document.

Additional Information

Information on the Utah Department of Public Safety

The Utah Department of Public Safety administers CDL license requirements in Utah. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dld.utah.gov/licensingid-cards/commercial-driver-license-cdl/

Phone: 801.965.4437

 

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Please use the links below to access Utah CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Utah.