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!

To begin please provide First and Last name and email!

Results and answers will be email after completion.

1 / 50

Under federal regulations, if a vehicle is carrying a load that is more than two feet wide and extends more than four feet beyond the rear of the vehicle, _____ must be placed at the extreme end of the load.

2 / 50

Which of the following is a key steering component?

3 / 50

What is the definition of a Hazard?

4 / 50

Which of these statements about managing space is true?

5 / 50

For what three things related to cargo are drivers responsible?

6 / 50

How can you start moving without rolling backwards?

7 / 50

High Beams Should be

8 / 50

If you need to leave the road in a traffic emergency, you should

9 / 50

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

10 / 50

Which of these is a sign of tire failure?

11 / 50

Which of these statements about cold weather driving is true?

12 / 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?

13 / 50

Front end header boards:

14 / 50

The reaction distance is the best distance traveled from the time

15 / 50

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

16 / 50

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

17 / 50

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

18 / 50

Letting hot air out of tires:

19 / 50

Signs of distracted drivers include?

20 / 50

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

21 / 50

Which of the following will be true about brake function if your antilock braking system (ABS) fails?

22 / 50

Stab braking should not be used on vehicles

23 / 50

How can you test the parking brake?

24 / 50

Whenever you stop for a break during your trip, you should

25 / 50

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

26 / 50

What is the best way to figure out how many sections of following distance you have?

27 / 50

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

28 / 50

How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS)?

29 / 50

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

30 / 50

The most important hand signal that you and a helper should agree on is?

31 / 50

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

32 / 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:

33 / 50

You must park on the side of a level, straight, two lane road. Where should you place the three reflective triangles?

34 / 50

If you're driving a long distance, you should

35 / 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

36 / 50

Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around inspection?

37 / 50

Air Brake equipped vehicles must have:

38 / 50

How often should you check your mirrors?

39 / 50

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

40 / 50

You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver’s license. You are asked to haul hazardous materials in a placarded vehicle you should:

41 / 50

How often while on the road must you stop to inspect your cargo?

42 / 50

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

43 / 50

Blocking the cargo to keep it from shifting must be done

44 / 50

When approaching a curve, you should:

45 / 50

Cargo that can shift should have at least __ tie-down(s)

46 / 50

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

47 / 50

Which of these is a proper use of vehicle lights and flashers?

48 / 50

The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is?

49 / 50

To maintain alertness on your trips, you should

50 / 50

How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a single railroad track? A double railroad track?

The average score is 69%

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