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Which of the following hazardous materials classes uses POISON or TOXIC placards?
B. Class 6 — Class 6 hazardous materials (poisonous/toxic substances) require POISON or TOXIC placards when transported in reportable quantities.
Falsifying a logbook or ELD record is:
B. A federal violation that can result in disqualification of the CDL — Falsifying records of duty status is a federal violation under FMCSA regulations. Penalties include significant fines and CDL disqualification. Carriers who require or allow falsification also face penalties.
When driving doubles or triples, you should look farther ahead than usual because:
C. Stopping distance is much longer — Doubles and triples need significantly more stopping distance. Look farther ahead to anticipate stops and slow-downs.
What is a 'CVSA Level I inspection'?
B. The most thorough roadside inspection, covering both the driver (credentials, hours, medical certificate) and the vehicle (all accessible components) — CVSA Level I (North American Standard Inspection) is the most comprehensive roadside inspection. It covers both driver qualifications and vehicle mechanical components, including brakes, coupling, tires, lights, and cargo securement.
Under FMCSA Hours of Service rules, a property-carrying driver may drive a maximum of how many hours after 10 consecutive off-duty hours?
A. 11 hours — Property-carrying drivers may drive a maximum of 11 hours after taking 10 or more consecutive off-duty hours. This is the 11-Hour Driving Limit under FMCSA regulations.
The steering play (lash) acceptable limit for a power-steering vehicle is:
D. No more than 10 degrees (about 2 inches of play on a 20-inch wheel) — For power steering vehicles, steering wheel play should not exceed 10 degrees. For a 20-inch wheel, that is about 2 inches of free play at the rim. Excessive play indicates worn steering components.
Baggage and freight on a bus should be secured so that they:
C. Do not block the aisle, doors, or the driver's view, and cannot fall on passengers — Securing baggage clear of aisles, exits, and the driver's view keeps passengers safe and allows quick evacuation in an emergency.
To prevent cargo from shifting, you should use:
B. Proper bracing, blocking, and tie-downs — Use bracing, blocking, and tie-downs to secure cargo. Relying on trailer walls alone is unsafe.
How should you check that the converter dolly fifth wheel is properly locked after coupling?
B. Try to pull the combination apart by moving forward slowly and check for separation — After coupling, check the fifth wheel lock by slowly moving forward to put tension on the coupling, then stop and verify no separation occurred between the dolly and the trailer.
A tank vehicle (N) endorsement is required to haul liquids or gases in a permanently mounted tank with a capacity of:
C. 1,000 gallons or more, or individual containers of 119 gallons or more totaling 1,000 gallons — The tank endorsement applies to tanks rated 1,000 gallons or more, or aggregated portable tanks meeting that threshold of liquid or gas.
The Indiana CDL general knowledge test has 50 questions, and you need 80% to pass — at least 40 correct answers. The practice tests on this page use the same format. The 80% passing score is a federal FMCSA standard used by every state.
80%. You can miss at most 10 of the 50 questions. The readiness dashboard on this page tracks whether you're consistently scoring above that bar.
In Indiana, driver licensing is handled by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), so you'll often see the exam called the BMV CDL general knowledge test. The practice tests on this page match the official BMV knowledge exam format.
Yes. Every practice test on this page and everything in the DMVPrep iPhone app is free — no ads, no paywall, no account.
Federal motor carrier safety regulations (FMCSA) — the same rules every state's CDL exam is drawn from. Every question in the DMVPrep app cites the regulation or handbook section it comes from.
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