Unofficial study aid. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. DOT, the FMCSA, or the Kentucky licensing agency. Rules change: always confirm with the official Kentucky CDL manual. Practice does not guarantee a passing score on the official test.
1.Under Kentucky's farm exemption, how far beyond the point of origin may a farm vehicle travel if it crosses state lines?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 150 highway miles Kentucky exempts farm-to-market vehicles in private carriage operated by the farmer or employees, used within Kentucky or 150 highway miles of the point of origin if crossing state lines.
2.Under 49 CFR 384.206 as applied in Kentucky, a CDL applicant must list all states where they held any license during the last:
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Ten (10) years Kentucky: a driver applying for an original, renewal, upgrade/add-on or transfer CDL must list all states where they held a license in the last ten (10) years; the history survey must be started before issuance.
3.Which agency do you call at 800-542-5990 to schedule a Kentucky CDL skills test?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Kentucky State Police The Kentucky manual: you may schedule a CDL skills test with Kentucky State Police by calling 800-542-5990; ELDT must be completed before scheduling.
4.How many questions are on Kentucky's CDL general knowledge test?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 50 Kentucky: the general knowledge test consists of 50 questions; endorsement tests have 20 questions, except hazardous materials with 30.
5.To get a Kentucky school bus endorsement, which manual sections does the knowledge test cover?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Sections 2, 4 and 10 Kentucky: to get a school bus endorsement, you must pass a knowledge test on sections 2, 4 and 10, and pass all three skills test portions in the class of school bus you will drive.
6.In Kentucky, if you fail the general knowledge test, how long must you wait before retesting?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 24 hours Kentucky: applicants may take the general knowledge test indefinitely without retest fees, but must wait 24 hours after a failure before retesting.
7.In Kentucky, what re-test fee applies to the combination, air brake and endorsement tests after the first failure?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. $5 each time Kentucky: the combination, air brake and endorsement tests require a $5 re-test fee for each time taken after the initial failure.
8.What is Kentucky's test fee for the tanker, doubles/triples, passenger, school bus and hazmat endorsements?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. $5 Kentucky: endorsement test fees are $5 for tanker, doubles/triples, passenger, school bus and hazardous materials.
9.Which Kentucky CDL knowledge test may NOT be taken in oral form?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The hazardous materials endorsement test Kentucky: applicants must pass a knowledge test in written or oral form (no oral test for the hazardous material endorsement) and a vision test.
10.What must happen when a CDL holder with a hazmat endorsement transfers into Kentucky?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. They must retest to keep the hazmat endorsement Kentucky: if transferring into Kentucky an applicant must retest in order to keep a hazardous material endorsement (and must retest for H at renewal).
Practice every question with the app
CDL Permit Pass Pro has thousands of practice questions in English and Spanish, with explanations and pre-trip vocabulary with audio. Coming soon to iPhone and Android.