Knowledge Test Class A #2
Class A Driving Test | Connecticut 2025 #2 Page 5 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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29 . If your automobile license is suspended:
You must tell your employer within 30 days if you are convicted of any traffic violation, aside from a parking violation, no matter which vehicle you were driving at the time of the violation. If your license is suspended, revoked, or canceled, or if you are otherwise disqualified from driving, you must tell your employer within two business days.
30 . Causing a fatality through negligent operation of a CMV can result in loss of a CDL for at least:
Two years.
A first conviction of causing a fatality through negligent operation of a CMV will result in the loss of your CDL for at least one year. A second conviction will result in loss of the CDL for life.
31 . Which of the following determines your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
The color of the drink
The three main factors that determine a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) are how much alcohol was consumed; how fast it was consumed; and the person's body weight. The only thing that can lower a person's BAC is waiting for the alcohol to leave their system naturally.
32 . If convicted of speeding while operating your personal automobile in a different jurisdiction, you should:
If you are convicted of any kind of traffic violation, in any type of vehicle, you must notify your employer within 30 days. You must also inform your motor vehicle licensing agency of the violation within 30 days if the conviction happened in another jurisdiction. This rule does not apply to parking infractions.
33 . A stopped bus:
Is a concern, whether passengers are visible or not.
Always drive cautiously around a stopped bus. Passengers may cross in front of or behind it, and the bus may prevent them from seeing your vehicle.
34 . 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.
35 . Once the air tanks are at an air pressure level of 125 psi, the air compressor governor will:
An air compressor governor will stop the compressor from pumping air once the air tanks are at an air pressure level around 125 psi. This air pressure level is referred to as the "cut-out" level.
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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.
