CDL (Commercial Driver)

CDL General Knowledge Practice Test 8

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.

  • 20 questions
  • About 12 minutes · untimed
  • Pass mark 16 of 20 (80%)

Created by AI

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

Hours of serviceVehicle inspectionAccident proceduresAlcohol drugs and fitnessDriver qualification and disqualificationSeeing and communicating

Preview the first question

A driver-salesperson drives no more than 40 hours in 7 consecutive days. What does the rule say?

  • The driver must keep a log entry for every hour of driving
  • The driver need not rest at all
  • The driver may drive unlimited hours each day without any rest
  • The 60/70-hour limit rule does not apply to that driver

Answers are revealed on the results page after you finish.

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20 questions · ~12 minFree · Pass mark 80%