INDIANA CDL KNOWLEDGE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+| 100%
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
CORE DOMAINS
• General Knowledge
• Air Brakes
• Combination Vehicles
• Hazardous Materials (HazMat)
• Passenger Transport
• School Bus
• Tank Vehicles
• Doubles and Triples
• Pre-Trip Inspection
• Road Test and Basic Control Skills
INTRODUCTION
This assessment consists of 100 original practice questions designed for the Indiana Commercial Driver's License
(CDL) Knowledge Examination. The questions reflect the knowledge and applied skills necessary to obtain a
Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and a CDL in Indiana, as governed by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
(BMV) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The exam is based on the Indiana CDL
Manual and covers general knowledge, air brakes, combination vehicles, endorsements (HazMat, Passenger,
School Bus, Tank, Doubles/Triples), and safety regulations. These are original practice questions and are not
actual, leaked, recalled, secure, or live examination questions.
,Question 1
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for an Indiana Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for interstate
commerce?
A. 18 years old
B. 19 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
🟢 Correct Answer: C. 21 years old
🔴 RATIONALE: The federal minimum age to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce is 21.
While a CDL can be issued at 18 for intrastate (within Indiana) commerce only, interstate operations require the
driver to be at least 21 years old.
Question 2
What is the first step a driver must complete before taking the CDL knowledge tests in Indiana?
A. Pass the CDL skills test
B. Watch a human trafficking awareness video
C. Obtain a DOT medical card
D. Complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
,🟢 Correct Answer: B. Watch a human trafficking awareness video
🔴 RATIONALE: Indiana requires all CDL applicants to first complete the human trafficking awareness training
prior to taking knowledge exams. Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) is also required for first-time Class A/B,
Passenger, School Bus, and HazMat applicants, but it is verified at the time of the skills test or HazMat exam,
whereas the human trafficking video is a prerequisite before any testing .
Question 3
What is the minimum holding period for a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) before taking the CDL skills test?
A. 7 days
B. 10 days
C. 14 days
D. 30 days
🟢 Correct Answer: C. 14 days
🔴 RATIONALE: Indiana law requires an applicant to hold a commercial learner's permit (CLP) for at least 14
days prior to taking the CDL skills exam . This waiting period ensures the driver has sufficient time to practice
the skills necessary to operate a commercial vehicle safely.
Question 4
, On the Indiana CDL core knowledge exam, what is the minimum passing score?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
🟢 Correct Answer: C. 80%
🔴 RATIONALE: Indiana Administrative Code mandates that the CDL core knowledge examination shall contain
20 to 50 questions, and the applicant must correctly answer 80% to receive a passing score . This high standard
ensures drivers have a thorough understanding of commercial driving regulations.
Question 5
How many questions are typically on the Indiana CDL core knowledge exam?
A. 20-50
B. 50-75
C. 25-40
D. 10-30
🟢 Correct Answer: A. 20-50
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
CORE DOMAINS
• General Knowledge
• Air Brakes
• Combination Vehicles
• Hazardous Materials (HazMat)
• Passenger Transport
• School Bus
• Tank Vehicles
• Doubles and Triples
• Pre-Trip Inspection
• Road Test and Basic Control Skills
INTRODUCTION
This assessment consists of 100 original practice questions designed for the Indiana Commercial Driver's License
(CDL) Knowledge Examination. The questions reflect the knowledge and applied skills necessary to obtain a
Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and a CDL in Indiana, as governed by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
(BMV) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The exam is based on the Indiana CDL
Manual and covers general knowledge, air brakes, combination vehicles, endorsements (HazMat, Passenger,
School Bus, Tank, Doubles/Triples), and safety regulations. These are original practice questions and are not
actual, leaked, recalled, secure, or live examination questions.
,Question 1
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for an Indiana Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for interstate
commerce?
A. 18 years old
B. 19 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
🟢 Correct Answer: C. 21 years old
🔴 RATIONALE: The federal minimum age to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce is 21.
While a CDL can be issued at 18 for intrastate (within Indiana) commerce only, interstate operations require the
driver to be at least 21 years old.
Question 2
What is the first step a driver must complete before taking the CDL knowledge tests in Indiana?
A. Pass the CDL skills test
B. Watch a human trafficking awareness video
C. Obtain a DOT medical card
D. Complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
,🟢 Correct Answer: B. Watch a human trafficking awareness video
🔴 RATIONALE: Indiana requires all CDL applicants to first complete the human trafficking awareness training
prior to taking knowledge exams. Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) is also required for first-time Class A/B,
Passenger, School Bus, and HazMat applicants, but it is verified at the time of the skills test or HazMat exam,
whereas the human trafficking video is a prerequisite before any testing .
Question 3
What is the minimum holding period for a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) before taking the CDL skills test?
A. 7 days
B. 10 days
C. 14 days
D. 30 days
🟢 Correct Answer: C. 14 days
🔴 RATIONALE: Indiana law requires an applicant to hold a commercial learner's permit (CLP) for at least 14
days prior to taking the CDL skills exam . This waiting period ensures the driver has sufficient time to practice
the skills necessary to operate a commercial vehicle safely.
Question 4
, On the Indiana CDL core knowledge exam, what is the minimum passing score?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
🟢 Correct Answer: C. 80%
🔴 RATIONALE: Indiana Administrative Code mandates that the CDL core knowledge examination shall contain
20 to 50 questions, and the applicant must correctly answer 80% to receive a passing score . This high standard
ensures drivers have a thorough understanding of commercial driving regulations.
Question 5
How many questions are typically on the Indiana CDL core knowledge exam?
A. 20-50
B. 50-75
C. 25-40
D. 10-30
🟢 Correct Answer: A. 20-50
