FREE Wisconsin CDL Practice Test 2024 - DMV Practice Test Page 2 of 7
You'll now be able to put what you've studied in the Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual to the test in order to better prepare for your CDL written test. A total of 50 multiple-choice questions based on the manual, applicable Wisconsin laws, and test questions directly from the Wisconsin DMV CDL Commercial Driver Practice Test have been carefully written to ensure that you have the relevant answers on safe driving topics like traffic laws, emergency preparedness, vehicle operation in normal and special conditions, and solutions for vehicle or road condition problems. Take the practice test as many times as you need until you feel confident taking the real exam, and always drive safely!
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8 . A CMV driver operating a passenger bus:
Drivers with a passenger endorsement are not exempt from federal medical standards.
9 . When doing an inspection, ensure that the brake pads are:
Free of oil or grease.
When inspecting a vehicle's brakes, you should make sure the shoes and pads do not have oil, grease, or brake fluid on them.
10 . When starting from a complete stop, a vehicle should:
To avoid hitting vehicles behind you, you must ensure that your vehicle will not roll backward when you start moving forward from a stopped position.
11 . When traction is poor, a driver should accelerate slowly:
To be the last vehicle through an intersection.
Speeding up too quickly on a road with poor traction could cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle. In conditions that cause poor traction, a driver should accelerate especially smoothly and gradually.
12 . With your low beam headlights turned on, you should be able to see about ____ ahead of your vehicle.
250 feet
Low beam headlights allow you to see about 250 feet ahead of your vehicle. When driving at night, adjust your speed so that you will be able to stop in the distance illuminated by your headlights.
13 . When checking the springs during a vehicle inspection, do all of the following, except:
Glue cracked leaf springs.
When checking the springs as part of the vehicle inspection test, you should look for missing, shifted, cracked, or broken leaf springs, as well as broken or distorted coil springs. If the vehicle is equipped with torsion bars, torque arms, or other types of suspension components, ensure that they are not damaged and are mounted securely.
14 . When taking a driving test:
Skills tests must be taken in the type of vehicle the applicant plans to drive. The applicant is generally responsible to supply the testing vehicle.
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2024 Wisconsin | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class A license in Wisconsin allows holders to operate any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the vehicle(s) being towed are over 10,000 pounds. This includes tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, and flatbeds. The license also requires specific endorsements for certain types of vehicles.
A Class A CDL license in Wisconsin allows the holder to operate vehicles such as tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tank vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds. These are typically vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 lbs or more, where the vehicle being towed weighs more than 10,000 lbs.
To obtain a Class A CDL license in Wisconsin, applicants must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license, pass a vision test, and successfully complete a general knowledge test. They must also pass skills tests, including a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving. Medical examinations may also be required.
In Wisconsin, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for intrastate driving (within Wisconsin only). However, to drive a commercial vehicle across state lines (interstate driving), you must be at least 21 years old.
Endorsements are not required for a Class A CDL license, but they can provide additional driving privileges. These include T (Double/Triple Trailers), P (Passenger), N (Tank vehicles), H (Hazardous materials), and S (School Bus). Each endorsement requires passing specific knowledge tests, and some may require additional skills tests. It's important to get the endorsements that match your job requirements.
The Class A CDL skills test in Wisconsin encompasses three main areas: a pre-trip vehicle inspection to ensure the vehicle is safe to drive, a basic vehicle control test to demonstrate your ability to maneuver and control the vehicle, and an on-road driving test where you'll be tested on a variety of traffic situations and road conditions.
Yes, Class A CDL license holders in Wisconsin may face limitations depending on their specific circumstances. For instance, if the driver doesn't pass the air brake portion of the test, they get an "L" restriction and can't operate vehicles with air brakes. Additionally, drivers under 21 are restricted to intrastate operation. Also, certain medical conditions may impose restrictions.
Yes, in Wisconsin, the written Class A CDL test is available in English, Spanish, and Hmong. However, applicants should note that all CDL applicants must be able to read and understand English well enough to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Yes, Wisconsin's Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is committed to providing accessible services. If you have a disability and require accommodations for the Class A CDL written test, you can make a request. Accommodations may include additional time, a separate testing room, or the use of special equipment. It's recommended to make the request as early as possible.
Yes, you can retake the Class A CDL written test in Wisconsin if you don't pass on your first attempt. However, you may have to wait one day before retaking the test. There might also be additional fees for each retest. It's recommended that you review the areas you struggled with before attempting the test again.
