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CDL Practice Tests by State and Subject
Every CDL knowledge test in the United States is built on the same federal model: General Knowledge for everyone, plus endorsement tests such as Air Brakes and Combination Vehicles. Pick a state for local exam facts, or jump straight into a subject below.
States now live
Additional states are in production. The core question bank is federally aligned, so any live state’s practice tests are valid study material wherever you test.
Subjects
General Knowledge
Required for every CDL class: vehicle inspection, safe driving, cargo, and hazard awareness. 400 questions live now.
Air Brakes
Required if your vehicle has air brakes: system parts, dual systems, inspection, and safe use. 250 questions live now.
Combination Vehicles
Required for combination vehicles: coupling and uncoupling, rollover prevention, and combination inspection. 250 questions live now.
What the real test looks like
The General Knowledge test is typically 50 multiple-choice questions, and most states require about 80% correct to pass. Endorsement tests are shorter. Questions cover vehicle inspection, safe driving, cargo, and hazard awareness — exactly the topics drilled here, each with a written explanation.
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