Know the CDL.Study notes

Pass the CDL knowledge tests

1,129 questions across 10 tests. Every answer quotes the federal regulation it comes from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it. Pass mark is 80%, the same as the real test.

General Knowledge

Everyone takes this one. Rules, control, inspection, cargo, hazards.

50 questions · 510 in the bank · 3 versions

Air Brakes

Needed to drive anything with air brakes. Fail it and you get an L restriction.

25 questions · 102 in the bank · 3 versions

Combination Vehicles

Required for a Class A. Coupling, handling and combination air brakes.

20 questions · 66 in the bank · 3 versions

Pre-Trip Inspection

What to look at, what the limits are, and what puts a vehicle out of service.

25 questions · 90 in the bank · 3 versions

Road Signs

Shape, color and meaning, from the federal sign manual.

20 questions · 58 in the bank · 3 versions

Hazardous Materials

The H endorsement. Placards, papers, segregation, emergencies.

30 questions · 94 in the bank · 3 versions

Tank Vehicles

The N endorsement. Surge, baffles, attendance and emergency systems.

20 questions · 63 in the bank · 3 versions

Doubles and Triples

The T endorsement. Coupling through a dolly, and how a double behaves.

20 questions · 51 in the bank · 3 versions

Passenger

The P endorsement. Loading, exits, baggage and braking with people aboard.

20 questions · 48 in the bank · 3 versions

School Bus

The S endorsement. Danger zones, the stop arm and railroad crossings.

20 questions · 47 in the bank · 3 versions