FLORIDA COMMERCIAL DRIVER
LICENSE (CDL) EXAM
1. What is the primary purpose of a commercial driver’s
license (CDL)?
A. To allow operation of any personal vehicle
B. To authorize operation of certain commercial motor
vehicles
C. To replace a vehicle registration
D. To eliminate the need for insurance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A CDL authorizes qualified drivers to
operate commercial motor vehicles that meet specified
federal and state requirements.
2. Which test is generally required of all CDL
applicants?
,A. Passenger test
B. Hazardous materials test
C. General knowledge test
D. School bus test
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The general knowledge test is required for
all CDL applicants.
3. Which CDL test is required to operate a vehicle with
air brakes?
A. Passenger test
B. Air brakes test
C. Tank vehicle test
D. School bus test
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drivers operating vehicles equipped with air
brakes must meet the applicable air-brake testing
requirements.
,4. Which endorsement is required for transporting
passengers in a qualifying commercial vehicle?
A. P
B. H
C. N
D. T
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The passenger endorsement is designated P.
5. Which endorsement is associated with hazardous
materials?
A. S
B. H
C. P
D. T
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: The H endorsement is associated with
hazardous materials.
6. Which endorsement is required for double or triple
trailers?
A. N
B. T
C. P
D. S
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The T endorsement permits operation of
qualifying double or triple trailer combinations.
7. Which endorsement is associated with tank vehicles?
A. N
B. H
C. P
LICENSE (CDL) EXAM
1. What is the primary purpose of a commercial driver’s
license (CDL)?
A. To allow operation of any personal vehicle
B. To authorize operation of certain commercial motor
vehicles
C. To replace a vehicle registration
D. To eliminate the need for insurance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A CDL authorizes qualified drivers to
operate commercial motor vehicles that meet specified
federal and state requirements.
2. Which test is generally required of all CDL
applicants?
,A. Passenger test
B. Hazardous materials test
C. General knowledge test
D. School bus test
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The general knowledge test is required for
all CDL applicants.
3. Which CDL test is required to operate a vehicle with
air brakes?
A. Passenger test
B. Air brakes test
C. Tank vehicle test
D. School bus test
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drivers operating vehicles equipped with air
brakes must meet the applicable air-brake testing
requirements.
,4. Which endorsement is required for transporting
passengers in a qualifying commercial vehicle?
A. P
B. H
C. N
D. T
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The passenger endorsement is designated P.
5. Which endorsement is associated with hazardous
materials?
A. S
B. H
C. P
D. T
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: The H endorsement is associated with
hazardous materials.
6. Which endorsement is required for double or triple
trailers?
A. N
B. T
C. P
D. S
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The T endorsement permits operation of
qualifying double or triple trailer combinations.
7. Which endorsement is associated with tank vehicles?
A. N
B. H
C. P
