- Updated for January 2025
- Based on 2025 KS commercial driver's license manual
Free Kansas CDL Permit Practice Test: General Knowledge 2025
Welcome to our free Kansas CDL permit practice test! You’ve probably started studying the official Kansas Commercial Driver’s License Manual (Kansas CDL Handbook 2025) to prepare for the official CDL General Knowledge test. By taking this practice test, you’ll absorb the relevant material more easily and become used to taking tests on it. The practice test is based on the official state CDL Study Guide, just like the official knowledge test. It’s up to date as of January, 2025 and has 50 multiple-choice questions. The questions on this practice test will assess your understanding of such topics as cargo management, emergency preparedness, vehicle components, pre-trip inspections, and safe driving techniques. Unlike the official knowledge test, however, this practice test comes with an automated assistant that can help you out with a hint and an explanation of the correct answer for each question.
Passing the official knowledge test is one of the requirements you must meet to become eligible for a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). Holding a CLP will legally enable you to practice commercial driving under the supervision of someone who already holds a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). To obtain a CDL yourself, you must become good enough at commercial driving that you can pass the official skills test. The skills test will evaluate you on performing basic vehicle maneuvers, a pre-trip inspection, and a road test.
There are three classes of CDLs: Class A is typically for large combination vehicles, such as semi-trucks and tractor-trailers. Class B is typically for single-unit vehicles, such as large buses and straight trucks, including box trucks and most dump trucks. Class C is typically for smaller commercial vehicles that transport hazardous materials or at least 16 occupants (including the driver), such as shuttle buses and small trucks carrying hazardous materials. Decide which class you want, based on the types of vehicles you expect to be driving commercially in your career.
Once you obtain a CDL and all the endorsements you need, you can really begin a career as a commercial driver. Most of the land of Kansas is given over to agriculture (especially wheat), which needs truckers to transport its products, of course. Another major economic sector is aerospace; several large firms manufacture aircraft here. Garmin is also located here. High-tech companies, such as those involved in aerospace, also need truckers to deliver materials and equipment to them.
Major commercial routes in Kansas include Interstate 35, which connects Wichita, El Dorado, and Kansas City; Interstate 70, which passes through several Kansas cities including Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City; and U.S. Route 69, which passes through eastern Kansas.
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How do you get yours?
To obtain a CDL in Kansas, start by getting a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) after passing the required knowledge tests. Hold the CLP for at least 14 days before taking the skills test. While CDL training is not mandatory, it is highly recommended for better preparation. Then, pass the skills test to get your CDL.
How much do classes cost?
The cost of CDL classes in Kansas varies depending on the training provider and program. Typically, the cost can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Contact specific training schools for exact pricing.
How long does training last?
CDL training duration in Kansas varies by program. Full-time training can last from a few weeks to several months, depending on the school and the specific program.
How much does the permit cost?
A CDL permit in Kansas costs approximately $13. This fee is for the permit itself and does not include the cost of knowledge tests or additional endorsements.
How long is it valid?
A CDL permit in Kansas is valid for six months. You can renew the permit once for an additional six months if needed.
What vehicles require a CDL?
In Kansas, a CDL is required to operate vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver, or any size vehicle used to transport hazardous materials requiring placarding.
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- Which of the following states does Kansas NOT have a signed farm vehicle reciprocity agreement with?
- When starting down a long downgrade, which of the following should influence your choice of speed?
- What is a common cause of tire fires?
- How can you start moving without rolling backward?
- How many tiedowns are required for a 20-foot load?
- Why should you cover your cargo?
- In which of the following two situations should you downshift?
- Which is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?
- Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
- If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should
- The minimum tread depth for front tires is
- What is the definition of a hazard?
- Which of the following statements about retarders are correct?
- You should inspect wheel bearing seals for
- On which of the following types of fires should you NOT use a B:C fire extinguisher?
- What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?
- While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?
- Always try to back toward the driver's side because
- Before transporting a sealed load, you must check
- If you double your speed, how much distance will it take to stop?
- Letting the air out of hot tires
- You should put the starter switch key into your pocket while you perform the pre-trip inspection because
- What can you do at an accident scene to help avoid another accident?
- For how long will you lose your CDL driving privileges if you are convicted of a second DUI offense in either a CMV or your private vehicle?
- If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?
- You don't want to be a distracted driver, so you
- Hazardous materials placards are
- If the engine is not overheated, is it completely safe to remove the radiator cap?
- It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas may be slippery?
- To help you stay alert and safe while driving, you should
- What will help a drunk sober up?
- Do empty trucks have the best braking?
- An anti-lock braking system (ABS) will
- How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?
- What is the gross vehicle weight (GVW)?
- When backing, it is important to use a helper
- To transport cargo safely, which of these are you NOT responsible for?
- During your pre-trip test, when examining hoses with the instructor, you need to look for
- How often must you stop to check your cargo while on the road?
- Total stopping distance equals
- Which of the following is NOT something you should check during a trip?
- Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?
- What may happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?
- How many hours of sleep per night does the average person need to avoid accumulating sleep debt?
- Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way road or divided highway?
- How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a double railroad track?
- Which of the following is a key steering component?
- Starting the engine and inspecting the cab involves each of the following tasks, EXCEPT
- The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is
- On wet roads, you should reduce your speed by
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