CDL (Commercial Driver)
CDL General Knowledge Practice Test 17
Free — no payment neededLevel: Mixed
20 original CDL General Knowledge questions based on the federal motor carrier safety rules (49 CFR). Practice test, not affiliated with any government agency.
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Practice test, not affiliated with any government agency. Original questions written from public sources, checked by a second AI reviewer and automated checks. Rules change; confirm with the official handbook. Available in 2 languages (translations are machine-made and checked automatically).
Before you start
- Questions
- 20 multiple-choice questions, one at a time
- Time
- About 12 minutes. Untimed — take as long as you need.
- Pass mark
- 16 out of 20 correct (80%)
- Feedback
- Your score, the correct answers and short explanations when you finish
- Account
- Not needed. Your answers stay in this browser.
What this test covers
Driver qualification and disqualificationVehicle inspectionHours of serviceSeeing and communicatingAlcohol drugs and fitnessAccident procedures
Preview the first question
What must a written authorization to carry a passenger include?
- The passenger's age, job and relationship to the driver
- The cargo weight
- The driver's home address, license number and the truck's unit number
- The passenger's name, start and end points, and expiration date
Answers are revealed on the results page after you finish.