Free practice test
Free CDL practice test
15 questions across general knowledge, air brakes and combination vehicles in 20 minutes. Then your score by area, a short lesson on the one to fix first and a study plan.
- Nine general knowledge, three air brakes and three combination vehicles questions, from the CDL manual every state uses.
- Four choices each. No account, no email.
- Answer or skip. This short test moves forward only.
The real tests
| Area | Test | Manual section |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Inspection | General knowledge | 2.1 |
| Basic Control and Seeing | General knowledge | 2.2 to 2.5 |
| Speed, Space and Hazards | General knowledge | 2.6 to 2.10 |
| Night, Weather, Rail Crossings and Mountains | General knowledge | 2.11 to 2.16 |
| Emergencies, Skids and Crashes | General knowledge | 2.17 to 2.21 |
| Rules, Cargo and Hazmat Basics | General knowledge | 1, 2.22, 2.23 and 3 |
| Air Brakes | Air brakes | 5 |
| Combination Vehicles | Combination vehicles | 6 |
| Texas Commercial Rules | Texas Commercial Rules | Texas 14 |
Every applicant takes general knowledge. Air brakes is for vehicles with air brakes, and combination vehicles is for Class A. Each is a separate test, passed at 80%.
How the tests are scored
You need at least 80% on each test. Below 80% on air brakes puts an air brake restriction on your license, and below 80% on combination vehicles means no Class A. This practice test shows the share you got right in each area, which is where to start.
Original practice written to the CDL manual every state uses, as in the Texas DPS and California DMV handbooks, and the pass mark in 49 CFR 383.135. UniGenius is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), AAMVA or any state licensing agency. The official manual and tests come from your state.