CDL General Knowledge Practice Test 2026
Every CDL applicant takes the general knowledge test first, and passing it is how you get a commercial learner's permit (CLP). All states use the same model CDL manual, so these questions cover the rules every new truck and bus driver needs: licensing, inspection, safe driving, cargo and disqualification.
W skrócie
Oficjalny egzamin ma 50 pytań. Aby zdać: Varies by state; usually 50 questions, with 40 correct needed (80%). Egzamin przeprowadza: Your state driver licensing agency, under federal rules set by FMCSA (49 CFR Part 383). Minimalny wiek: 21 to drive across state lines; some states license drivers 18 to 20 for in-state driving only. Ćwicz tu za darmo na 150 pytaniach, każde z odpowiedzią i wyjaśnieniem. Sprawdzono z oficjalnymi źródłami 10 października 2026.
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Pytanie 1 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. Class A
Class A covers combinations of 26,001 pounds or more GCWR when the towed vehicle is rated over 10,000 pounds.
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Pytanie 2 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. Class B
Class B covers a single vehicle of 26,001 pounds or more GVWR, even when it tows a vehicle rated 10,000 pounds or less.
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Pytanie 3 z 25
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Odpowiedź: C. Class C
Class C covers smaller vehicles designed to carry 16 or more people, counting the driver.
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Pytanie 4 z 25
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Odpowiedź: C. A Class C CDL with a hazmat endorsement
A vehicle of any size that carries placarded hazardous materials needs a CDL. If it is not Class A or B, it is Class C, and the H endorsement is needed.
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Pytanie 5 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. Class B and Class C vehicles
A Class A holder may also drive Class B and C vehicles, as long as they have any endorsements those vehicles need.
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Pytanie 6 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. T
The T endorsement is for double and triple trailers. N is tank, P is passenger and S is school bus.
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Pytanie 7 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. Tank vehicles
N is the tank vehicle endorsement.
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Pytanie 8 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. Passenger (P) and school bus (S)
Federal rules require both a knowledge test and a skills test for the passenger and school bus endorsements. Tank, hazmat and doubles/triples need a knowledge test.
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Pytanie 9 z 25
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Odpowiedź: C. 80% correct
Federal rules say you must answer at least 80% of the questions correctly on each CDL knowledge test.
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Pytanie 10 z 25
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Odpowiedź: C. Your CDL is restricted from vehicles with air brakes
If you fail the air brake knowledge test or take the skills test in a vehicle without air brakes, you get an air brake restriction.
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Pytanie 11 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. No CMVs with a manual transmission
Testing in an automatic means you are restricted from commercial vehicles with a manual transmission.
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Pytanie 12 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. The driver has a medical variance
The state records a V restriction when it is told the driver has a medical variance. These drivers also may not drive a CMV in Canada.
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Pytanie 13 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. Yes, but no interpreter may be used
Knowledge tests may be given in another language, as long as no interpreter is used.
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Pytanie 14 z 25
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Odpowiedź: C. English
Interpreters are not allowed on the skills test, and the applicant and examiner must use English.
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Pytanie 15 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. The general knowledge test
You get a CLP after you pass the knowledge tests, starting with general knowledge. The skills tests come later.
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Pytanie 16 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. One year
A CLP may be valid for no more than one year from first issue. Some states issue it for less, such as 6 months in Utah.
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Pytanie 17 z 25
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Odpowiedź: C. In the front seat, next to the CLP holder
The supervising CDL holder must be physically present in the front seat next to the CLP holder at all times.
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Pytanie 18 z 25
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Odpowiedź: C. At least 14 days
A CLP holder may not take the skills test in the first 14 days after the CLP is first issued.
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Pytanie 19 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. Passenger, school bus and tank only
Only the P, S and N endorsements are allowed on a CLP. All others are prohibited.
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Pytanie 20 z 25
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Odpowiedź: D. Only an empty tank vehicle
A CLP holder with an N endorsement may only operate an empty tank vehicle.
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Pytanie 21 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. No, never
A CLP holder may not drive a commercial vehicle that is transporting hazardous materials.
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Pytanie 22 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. February 7, 2022
Compliance with the federal ELDT rules began on February 7, 2022.
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Pytanie 23 z 25
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Odpowiedź: B. A first-time Class A or Class B applicant
ELDT applies to first-time Class A or B applicants, Class B to A upgrades, and first-time P, S or H endorsements.
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Pytanie 24 z 25
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Odpowiedź: A. On FMCSA's Training Provider Registry
Training must come from a provider on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry, which keeps a record of who completed the training.
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Pytanie 25 z 25
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Odpowiedź: C. No, the rule is not retroactive
Anyone issued a CDL before February 7, 2022 does not need ELDT for that credential.
Klawiatura: 1–4, aby odpowiedzieć, Enter – następne pytanie.
Prawdziwy egzamin: Varies by state; usually 50 questions, with 40 correct needed (80%)
Co warto wiedzieć przed egzaminem
- Federal rules set the passing score for every CDL knowledge test: you must answer at least 80% of the questions correctly.
- The general knowledge test has 50 questions in states such as Washington and Utah, so you need 40 correct answers.
- A CLP is valid for no more than one year. You must hold it for at least 14 days before you can take the CDL skills test, and a CDL holder must sit next to you in the front seat.
- Since February 7, 2022, you must complete entry-level driver training (ELDT) from a provider on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry before your first Class A or Class B skills test.
- Your DOT medical exam must be done by a medical examiner on FMCSA's National Registry. Most drivers must be re-examined at least every 24 months.
- You must be at least 21 years old to drive a commercial motor vehicle across state lines.
- Your state may give CDL knowledge tests in another language, but no interpreter may be used. The skills test must be done in English.
Najczęściej zadawane pytania
How many questions are on the CDL general knowledge test?
Each state sets the number, but 50 questions is common; Washington and Utah both use 50. You need at least 80%, which is 40 correct out of 50.
What score do I need to pass the CDL permit test?
Federal rules require at least 80% correct on every CDL knowledge test, in every state.
How long is a CLP valid?
Federal rules allow up to one year from the date it is first issued. Some states issue it for less, such as 6 months in Utah or 180 days in Wisconsin.
Do I need training before I get a CDL?
Yes, if you are getting a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time. You must finish entry-level driver training from a registered provider before the skills test. You can pass the knowledge test and get your CLP first.
Which other tests might I need?
You take the air brakes test if your vehicle has air brakes, and the combination vehicles test for a Class A CDL. Each endorsement has its own test: hazmat (H), tank (N), passenger (P), school bus (S) and doubles/triples (T).
Źródła
- 49 CFR Part 383: Commercial driver's license standards (eCFR)
- 49 CFR Part 383 Subpart H: Tests and passing scores (eCFR)
- 49 CFR Part 380 Subpart F: Entry-level driver training (eCFR)
- FMCSA: Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
- 49 CFR Part 391: Qualifications of drivers (eCFR)
- 49 CFR Part 392: Driving of commercial motor vehicles (eCFR)
- Washington State Department of Licensing: CDL knowledge test
- Utah Driver License Division: CDL written knowledge tests
- Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (AAMVA model, May 2026)
- Georgia DDS: Commercial Driver's Manual (AAMVA model), online edition
- Commercial Driver License Manual, Section 2: Driving Safely (Rhode Island DMV)
- Georgia DDS CDL Manual, Section 3: Transporting Cargo Safely