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

2 / 40

Cargo tanks are:

3 / 40

What are some of the important parts in the steering system?

4 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to crossing your air lines on a new trailer with spring brakes

5 / 40

How should the shut off valves at the rear of the trailer be when inspecting doubles?

6 / 40

While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

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Which of the following statements about the bus interior is false?

8 / 40

You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

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If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should:

13 / 40

The best way to have control on curves is:

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

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

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

17 / 40

The floor liner for explosives may not:

18 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

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After the initial drop, the maximum leakage rates per minute is:

20 / 40

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

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Which seats must have a seat belt:

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

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

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You are driving a 60 foot truck at 55 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

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Which of the following is NOT an important reason to look far ahead when you are driving?

26 / 40

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

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For emergency braking to avoid a crash when driving a double trailer you should:

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Which seats not securely fastened to the bus are usually allowed?

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You should look into the back of the fifth wheel on a dolly to see if it is locked onto the kingpin.

30 / 40

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

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Remember to_____to prevent rollovers.

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To inspect the______you should pump the pedal 3 times and hold it down for 5 seconds while making sure the pedal doesn't move during those 5 seconds.

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Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

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

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How many seats may be placed in the aisle if the bus is a charter and is carrying agricultural (farm) workers?

36 / 40

What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials ______.

39 / 40

The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

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Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

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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.