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CDL Practice Test

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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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A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

6 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

What is the next step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

9 / 40

What is the best way to prevent brakes form overheating while drive down a steep grade?

10 / 40

The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

11 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

12 / 40

A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

13 / 40

Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous materials except:

14 / 40

This gauge has a governor cut-off.

15 / 40

What do you do first during step 3 of starting the engine and inspecting the inside of the cab?

16 / 40

This object should be free of shiny treads, rust, free of cracks and distortions.

17 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

18 / 40

_____ 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.

19 / 40

With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park?

20 / 40

What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

21 / 40

What does the amount of liquid allowed in the tank depend on?

22 / 40

Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?

23 / 40

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

24 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

25 / 40

When inspecting the_____you pump the pedals 3 times and then hold it down for 5 seconds feeling for no movement to occur.

26 / 40

How should the trailer be lined up when preparing to back the tractor up?

27 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving double and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

28 / 40

How do you check the power steering fluid?

29 / 40

Air brake systems should not lose air faster than____when testing for air leakage rates in combination vehicles before applying the brake pedal.

30 / 40

For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs.

31 / 40

Select the true statement about converter dollies:

32 / 40

Which of the following statements about stopping distances is NOT true?

33 / 40

Why are you required to take an exam about air brakes?

34 / 40

Drivers who transport route controlled radioactive materials must carry a dated certificate of radioactive materials training. This training must have ocurred within the last:

35 / 40

This object should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers or damage to the glass.

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

Select the true statement about double or triple trailers.

38 / 40

What does the drain valve for air tanks remove?

39 / 40

This object should not have any missing parts, be fully raised, the crank handle is secured, and that there is no damage to the frame.

40 / 40

Select the true statement about handling triples and doubles:

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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

 

Additional Utah CDL Helpful Links

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