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Free Florida CDL General Knowledge Practice Test 2023

You are looking for actual practice for your coming CDL test? So you have come to the right place. Our FL General Knowledge Practice Test has the same questions as the real exam which is based on the Florida CDL Handbook. Our Florida CDL practice test covers most of the subject areas on the Florida General Knowledge Test such as shifting techniques, railroad crossing safety, drunk driving laws, and much more to make you become a safer driver. In addition, each question has a detailed explanation that will help you understand the concept and answer future questions about it correctly. If you don't get the pass right away, don't worry, you can take this CDL practice test an unlimited number of times to make sure you learn all the questions. Our practice test will refine your driving knowledge so you can earn your CDL and start driving on the roads. Let’s get ready to take our practice test now!

Our CDL practice tests:
Based on 2021 FL commercial driver's license manual
Full answers + detailed explanations
Perfect for first-time, renewal applicants
FL CDL General Knowledge Test format:
50 questions
40 correct answers to pass
80% passing score
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List of questions
1.
You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red triangle with an orange center. What does the marking mean?
2.
How many red reflective triangles are you required to carry?
3.
Sometimes you need to leave a road to avoid a hazard or emergency. When you do, you should keep in mind, that:
4.
"According to the driver’s manual, why should you limit the use of your horn?"
5.
On what day and time does a 14 hour rule violation occur?
Day 1

Day 2
6.
The North American Cargo Securement Standard cover vehicles weighing:
7.
The maximum safe weight that a tire can carry is:
8.
After taking 10 consecutive hours off duty, a driver begins to work at 8:00 a.m. The driver may operate a commercial motor vehicle until what time?
9.
Who is responsible for ensuring that the vehicles, anchor points and other securement components are in good working order?
10.
Which of these is correct about emergency or evasive action?
11.
You are driving a vehicle that could be driven safely at 55 mph on an open road. But traffic is heavy and other vehicles drive at the speed of 35 mph, though the speed limit is 55 mph. The safest speed for your vehicle is more likely to be:
12.
You should be prepared to the examiner:
13.
What violations occurred on Day 2 of this example?
Day 1

Day 2
14.
All of the following are considered excessive speeding, EXCEPT:
15.
When securing building materials, spacer requirements include all of the following, EXCEPT:
16.
Sliding the 5th wheel will change the weight distribution almost exclusively between which sets of axles?
17.
The 14 hour limit can be extended by:
18.
Which of the following is not true of Working Load Limit (WLL)?
19.
You must keep the papers about hauling hazardous materials:
20.
Which of these is true about the use of drugs while driving?
21.
What is the maximum weight that can be secured by a tiedown with a marked WLL of 5,000 lbs?
22.
All vehicles or drivers must carry:
23.
A sided vehicle containing cargo weighing 35,980 lbs must be able to withstand a rearward force of at least:
24.
A school bus endorsement is required in order to transport:
25.
Cargo is contained when:
26.
Banding is:
27.
What affect will sliding the trailer tandems forward have on the weight distribution?
28.
Which of the following require an additional CDL endorsement to drive?
29.
How long should it take oil pressure to come up to normal?
30.
What is a reusable, transportable enclosure that is especially designed with integral locking devices that secure it to a container chassis trailer to facilitate the efficient and bulk shipping and transfer of goods by, or between various modes of transport, such as highway, rail, sea, and air.?
31.
Rust around wheel nuts may indicate what?
32.
Steering wheel play should not be more than:
33.
Why did Congress enact the Bridge Formula in 1975?
34.
Escape ramps:
35.
Any activity that draws your attention to something other than the task of driving is considered:
36.
What is a cab shield?
37.
If you are not sure what to use to put out a hazardous material fire you should:
38.
Which vehicle will have the most difficulty staying in its lane during strong wind?
39.
The best way to keep brakes from getting too hot while going down long grades is to:
40.
All of the following are classified as "a drink" and contain the same amount of alcohol except:
41.
What does GCWR stand for?
42.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tire failure?
43.
Methods of securing building materials against forward motion include:
44.
A device placed on the exposed edge of an article to distribute tiedown forces over a larger area of cargo than the tiedown itself, to protect the tie-down and/or cargo from damage, and to allow the tiedown to slide freely when being tensioned is a:
45.
If a straight vehicle (not trailer or articulation) goes into front-wheel skid, it will:
46.
How much space in front of you is needed while driving on a highway?
47.
What is true about bad weather and driving conditions?
48.
How long does it typically take a tractor-trailer to cross a single set of railroad tracks?
49.
Option #1 for securing coils transported with eyes lengthwise includes:
50.
When securing concrete bell pipe in multiple complete tiers, all of the following are true, EXCEPT:
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