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Train for FREE with our Illinois CDL double triple practice test online. 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 IL CDL double triple license 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 DMV requirements may vary from state to state.
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15 . Brake fade is a result of:
Not using the brakes enough.
If brakes are used too much, they will overheat and become less effective. This is referred to as brake fade.
16 . If you’re driving and the ABS warning light comes on, it means:
The ABS needs to be activated.
Vehicles with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) have yellow malfunction lights to alert the driver if something is wrong with the braking system. If these lights activate, the driver may have lost ABS on one or more wheels.
17 . When inspecting the engine compartment, you should not:
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
When inspecting the engine compartment, you should check the oil level, coolant level, and windshield washer fluid level, among other things.
18 . Foundation brakes are used:
At each wheel.
Foundation brakes are used at each wheel. The most common type is the S-cam drum brake.
19 . How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?
Four to five
Being properly rested is essential to the safe operation of a CMV. To maintain alertness, most people need seven to eight hours of sleep per night.
20 . To make a stop in a vehicle using air brakes, the driver should:
Pull out the brake knob.
To make a normal stop in an air-braked vehicle, push the brake pedal down and control the pressure so that the vehicle comes to a smooth, safe stop.
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2025 Illinois | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class B license in Illinois allows you to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not exceeding 10,000 pounds. It also permits the operation of vehicles designed to transport 24 passengers or more, including the driver.
A Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in Illinois allows you to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or a towed vehicle not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR. This includes buses, farm labor vehicles, and any vehicles designed to transport 16 to 23 passengers including the driver.
To acquire a Class B CDL license in Illinois, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), possess a valid non-CDL driver's license, pass a vision test, and obtain a medical certificate. You'll also need to pass written knowledge tests and a skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic controls test, and an on-road driving exam.
In Illinois, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for intrastate driving (within Illinois only). However, to drive across state lines or to carry hazardous materials, you must be at least 21 years old.
Endorsements for a Class B CDL license in Illinois are not necessary but can be beneficial. They allow you to operate specific types of vehicles. For instance, a passenger endorsement allows you to drive a bus, while a tank vehicle endorsement lets you drive tank trucks. Each endorsement requires passing additional written and/or skills tests.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in Illinois comprises three parts: a pre-trip vehicle inspection to check your understanding of your vehicle and if it's safe to drive, a basic controls test to assess your control over the vehicle, and an on-road driving test to evaluate your driving skills in various road situations and traffic conditions.
Yes, Class B CDL license holders in Illinois are limited to operating vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or towing vehicles not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR. They can't operate Class A vehicles unless they have the appropriate Class A endorsement. Also, transporting passengers or hazardous materials requires specific endorsements.
Yes, in Illinois, the written Class B CDL test is available in languages other than English. The Illinois Secretary of State's office offers the test in Spanish, Polish, and some other 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 traffic signs and signals, and respond to official inquiries.
Yes, if you have a disability, you can request accommodations for the Class B CDL written exam in Illinois. You'll need to provide documentation of your disability and specify the type of accommodation needed. It's advised to make this request well in advance of your scheduled test date to give the DMV time to arrange appropriate accommodations.
Yes, if you don't pass the Class B CDL written test in Illinois, you can retake it. However, you must wait until the next business day to do so. If you fail three times, you'll need to start the application process over again. Remember, there may be additional fees for retaking the test.
