YOUR CDL
MUST BE OBTAINED AND MAINTAINED
IN YOUR STATE OF RESIDENCE
"Click" on your STATE OF RESIDENCE
for CDL General Knowledge . . .
General Knowledge CDL Written Test
EVERYBODY that applies for a CDL MUST pass the General Knowledge Test,
regardless of what Class of CDL you are applying for.
The CDL General Knowledge test is a written test. Check your state specific
CDL
Information for details and CDL rules and regulations specific to your state of residence.
The CDL General Knowledge written test study material includes:
- Introduction: General CDL requirements, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Driving Safely: CDL Rules, Vehicle Inspections, Basic Vehicle Control,
Shifting Gears, Seeing, Communicating, Controlling Speed, Managing space,
Driving at Night, Driving in Fog, Driving in Winder, Driving in Very
Hot Weather, Mountain Driving, Railroad Crossings, Seeing Hazards, Emergencies,
Skid Control/Recovery, Collision Procedures, Fires, Staying Alert and
Fit to Drive, Illness, HazMat Rules for All Commercial Drivers.
- Transporting Cargo: Inspecting Cargo, Cargo Weight and Balance, Securing Cargo, Handling Other Cargo.
The CDL General Knowledge written test study material is covered in Section 1:
Introduction, Section 2: Driving Safely, and Section 3: Transporting Cargo
of the
Free
CDL Handbook (Commercial Driver's License Manual).
Typical number of questions on actual DMV General Knowledge CDL Written
Test:
If you need help . . .
determining what Class of CDL you need based upon the type
of vehicle you will drive (A, B or C) or are not sure which CDL
Endorsements you need based upon the type of loads you will carry; use the
free CDL Selector Tool . . .
Go to CDL Selector Tool
Not sure which CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.
Are YOU ready to get YOUR CDL?
Prepare for YOUR CDL Tests NOW . . .
In addition to the CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the CDL and in the free CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online
CDL Practice Test prep program will prepare you to easily pass your
CDL written exams to get your CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your
behind the wheel work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .
- Covers ALL Eight CDL written tests.
- In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
- Covers ALL Three CDL skills tests.
- In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
- 670 practice CDL test questions with actual answers.
- Access to CDL videos covering written and skills tests.
- CDL study guide in both text and audio - listen as you read along.
- CDL study Quick Reviews.
- Interactive online CDL Quizzes.
- and much more!
May your new CAREER be prosperous!!!
Michael Hamilton
Director
