CDL (Commercial Driver)
CDL General Knowledge Practice Test 5
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.
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 disqualificationRailroad crossingsVehicle inspectionHours of serviceAlcohol drugs and fitnessAccident procedures
Preview the first question
A new employee is assigned by the carrier to ride in a company truck for training. What is required for this ride?
- Approval from a state inspector before the first training trip
- Written authorization naming the employee and the dates for each trip
- A signed waiver from the employee
- No written authorization, since assigned employees are exempt
Answers are revealed on the results page after you finish.