Knowledge Test Class A #1
Class A Driving Test | Connecticut 2025 #1 Page 6 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Connecticut class A license test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a CT CDL class A permit in 2025, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that CDL class A requirements may vary from state to state.
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36 . If you must stop on the side of a one-way or divided highway, how far behind your vehicle should you place warning devices?
If you must stop on or by a one-way or divided highway, you must place a warning device 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet to the rear of your vehicle.
37 . When backing a truck, you should:
When backing a truck, always use the mirrors on both sides of the vehicle. Have someone help you whenever possible.
38 . When taking the basic control skills test, drivers are:
Allowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in neutral and the parking brake is set.
During the basic vehicle control skills test, you must place the vehicle in neutral and set the parking brake before exiting the vehicle to check its position. You may check the position of the vehicle no more than twice, except during the straight line backing exercise, where you may look no more than once.
39 . The brake pedal is part of which braking system?
The auxiliary brake system
The service brake system applies and releases the brakes when a driver presses the brake pedal while driving normally.
40 . The safety valve located on the first tank opens:
After every stop.
In an air brake system, the first tank that receives compressed air has a safety valve that releases air if the pressure gets too high. It is usually set to open at 150 psi. If the valve must open, there is a fault in the system that should be repaired by a mechanic.
41 . What is another name for front end header boards?
Bonkers
Front-end header boards, also known as "headache racks," protect the driver from cargo moving in the event of a crash or emergency stop.
42 . When starting a vehicle with dual air brakes, pressure of ____ should be built up in the system before it is driven.
200 psi
Before driving a vehicle with a dual air brake system, allow time for the air compressor to build up pressure of at least 100 psi in both the primary and secondary systems.
2025 Connecticut | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class B license in Connecticut allows you to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR. It includes vehicles like straight trucks, large buses, segmented buses, and trucks towing smaller vehicles.
A Class B CDL license in Connecticut enables the holder to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or tow a vehicle not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR. This includes straight trucks, large passenger buses, segmented buses, dump trucks with small trailers, and trucks towing smaller vehicles.
To acquire a Class B CDL license in Connecticut, you must be at least 21 years old (18-20 for intrastate driving), possess a valid Connecticut driver's license, pass a vision test, and successfully complete a knowledge test. After that, you must obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP), hold it for 14 days minimum, and pass a skills test.
In Connecticut, you must be at least 21 years old to qualify for a Class B CDL license for interstate transport. However, if you plan to drive only within the state (intrastate transport), you can qualify at 18 years old. It's important to note that additional requirements must also be met.
Specific endorsements are not necessary for a Class B CDL license, but they can expand your job opportunities. Endorsements certify additional skills like operating a school bus (S), passenger vehicle (P), or tank vehicle (N). You can also get an H endorsement for transporting hazardous materials. Each endorsement requires passing an additional knowledge test.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in Connecticut includes three parts: a pre-trip vehicle inspection test, a basic vehicle control test, and an on-road driving test. These tests assess your ability to inspect your vehicle, control the vehicle in various situations such as backing and turning, and safely operate the vehicle in traffic.
Yes, Class B CDL license holders in Connecticut are restricted to driving single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, or a towed vehicle not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR. They cannot drive a combination of vehicles (like a tractor-trailer) unless they have a Class A CDL. Additionally, they must comply with federal hours-of-service regulations.
Yes, the written Class B CDL test in Connecticut can be taken in languages other than English. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles provides the test in several languages. However, federal regulations require that all CDL holders must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Yes, you can request accommodations for the Class B CDL written exam in Connecticut if you have a disability. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations like extra time, a separate testing room, or use of special equipment. Be sure to make your request well in advance of your scheduled test date.
Yes, if you fail the Class B CDL written test in Connecticut, you can retake it. However, you must wait at least 7 days before retesting. There's also a retest fee that you'll need to pay each time you retake the test. It's recommended to study the manual thoroughly before retaking the test to increase your chances of passing.