CDL School

ATI's Commercial Driving programs are designed to get you ready for a new career in just 6 weeks.

Commercial Driver’s License are:

  • Single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more
  • A combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more if the vehicle(s) being towed has a GVWR of more than 10,000 lbs.
  • A vehicle that carries 16 or more passengers, including the driver
  • Any size vehicle that transports hazardous materials and that requires federal placarding

Commercial Driver’s License requirements do not apply to:

  • operators of emergency vehicles, such as firefighters
  • Active-duty military personnel operating military vehicles
  • Operators of vehicles, such as recreational vehicles and rental moving vans, used only for personal use
  • Operators of Covered Farm Vehicles as defined in § 46.2-649.3
  • Operators of farm vehicles if:
    • The vehicle is used by farmers to move farm goods, supplies or machinery to or from their farm
    • The vehicle is used within 150 miles of the farm, and
    • The vehicle is not used as a common or contract motor carrier.

CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Practice Test

Getting your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is an essential step for a career in commercial driving. Whether you're aiming to drive a tractor-trailer, a bus, or a delivery truck, passing the CDL exam is crucial. This practice test is designed to help you prepare for the actual exam by covering key topics, including general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicles. By taking this practice test, you can assess your current knowledge, identify areas for improvement, and gain the confidence needed to succeed. Good luck with your preparation and on your journey to becoming a professional commercial driver!

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Results and answers will be email after completion.

1 / 50

Blocking the cargo to keep it from shifting must be done

2 / 50

Signs of distracted drivers include?

3 / 50

Name a suspension system defect

4 / 50

If you are convicted for driving under the influence while driving a commercial vehicle, and this is your first offense, you will most likely get:

5 / 50

What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?

6 / 50

To correct a rear wheel or drive wheel braking skid, you should:

7 / 50

Which is not one of the four basic skills that operating a commercial motor vehicle requires? 

8 / 50

Is it safe to add coolant to a coolant recovery tank or coolant overflow tank while the engine is at operating temperature?

9 / 50

Which of these statements about cold weather driving is true?

10 / 50

What is Hydroplaning?

11 / 50

What are some things to do at an accident scene to prevent another accident?

12 / 50

If you have a heavy load that is slowing you down on an upgrade, you should

13 / 50

To safely adjust your speed to current driving conditions, what should you look for ahead? 

14 / 50

How can you start moving without rolling backwards?

15 / 50

How many reflective triangles should you carry?

16 / 50

What is the minimum tread depth for tires not installed in the front?

17 / 50

For what three things related to cargo are drivers responsible?

18 / 50

How often should you check your mirrors?

19 / 50

Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true?

20 / 50

The road you are driving on becomes very slippery due to glare ice, which of these is a good thing to do in such a situation?

21 / 50

Which of these statements about tires and hot weather driving is true?

22 / 50

What is the average reaction distance?

23 / 50

The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amounts to about ____ at highway speeds

24 / 50

A stale green light means?

25 / 50

When driving through roadway work zones, you should

26 / 50

What should you do if you get stuck on the railroad tracks?

27 / 50

A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load

28 / 50

 In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you should check your mirror, you don’t see the car. To change lanes, you should

29 / 50

Converter dollies built on or after March 1, 1998, are required to have anti-lock brakes. These dollies will have

30 / 50

What is a pull-up?

31 / 50

Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency

32 / 50

What is the “gross combination weight” (GCW)?

33 / 50

The safety release valve is located on the air tanks and is used by?

34 / 50

Letting hot air out of tires:

35 / 50

Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?

36 / 50

The modulating control valve is?

37 / 50

Stab braking

38 / 50

How can you test the parking brake?

39 / 50

Which statement is true about rear drive-wheel braking skids?

40 / 50

When approaching a curve, you should:

41 / 50

Every time you park your vehicle and shut the engine off, you should:

42 / 50

The reaction distance is the best distance traveled from the time

43 / 50

Why should you be in proper gear before starting down a hill?

44 / 50

A vehicle is loaded with most of the weight on the steering axle. What may result?

45 / 50

Tank vehicles are used to carry any liquid are dangerous to drive because?

46 / 50

Stab braking should not be used on vehicles

47 / 50

If you must make an emergency stop, you should brake so that you:

48 / 50

The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is?

49 / 50

Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true?

50 / 50

If a tire blows out, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly

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