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California CDL Practice Tests – All Endorsements

Based on the official 2026 CDL manual

If winding down roads with wine barrels on a flatbed or taking lumber over the I-5 is calling out to you, driving trucks is for you. You'll need a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Before heading over to the DMV, make sure you know what you need. We've got practice tests covering the official exam and additional endorsements like passenger and school busses, doubles/triples, tank vehicles, hazardous materials, and more. These practice tests are for commercial transport only. For Car tests, switch to the Car Tests tab.

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General Knowledge
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CA CDL Diagnostic Test
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General Knowledge Test 1
50 questions
General Knowledge Test 2
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General Knowledge Test 3
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General Knowledge Test 4
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General Knowledge Test 5
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General Knowledge Test 6
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General Knowledge Test 7
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General Knowledge Test 8
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General Knowledge Test 9
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General Knowledge Test 10
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General Knowledge Test 11
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General Knowledge Test 12
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General Knowledge Test 13
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General Knowledge Marathon
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General Knowledge Exam Simulator
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General Knowledge Cheat Sheet
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Basic Operations
  • Orientation
  • Control Systems and Dashboards
  • Pre- and Post-Trip Inspection
  • Basic Operations
  • Shifting and Transmissions
  • Backing and Docking
Safe Operating Practices
  • Visual search
  • Communication
  • Distraction
  • Speed management
  • Space management
  • Night operation
  • Extreme conditions
Advanced Operating Procedures
  • Hazard Perception
  • Skid Control
  • Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing
Vehicle Systems
  • Identification and diagnosis of malfunctions
  • Roadside inspections
  • Maintenance
Non-Driving Operations
  • Handling and documenting cargo
  • Environmental compliance
  • Hours of Service
  • Fatigue and wellness awareness
  • Post-crash procedures
 
  • External communication
  • Whistleblower and coercion
  • Trip planning
  • Drugs and alcohol
  • Medical requirements
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Pre-Trip Inspection
91 questions
Pre-Trip Inspection Test 1
20 questions
Pre-Trip Inspection Test 2
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Pre-Trip Inspection Test 3
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Pre-Trip Inspection Test 4
31 questions
Pre-Trip Inspection Marathon
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Pre-Trip Inspection Exam Simulator
20 random questions
Pre-Trip Inspection Cheat Sheet
Pre-Trip Inspection Video by Apex CDL Institute
01m 05s
How to perform a CDL Class A Pre-Trip Inspection
22m 40s
Pre-Trip Inspection Video
by CDL College
31m 58s
Full Exterior and in Cab PTI by West Georgia Tech College
16m 13s
Air Brake Tests for Combination Vehicles
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Ambulance Vehicle
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CA DMV Ambulance Driver Test
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Many people arrive at the DMV overconfident and underprepared because they fail to do some of the simple things that would allow them to pass easily. What follows are the 10 steps that every aspiring commefcial driver should take to prepare for his or her official CDL or CLP knowledge exam.

10 Things You Should Do Before Your CDL Knowledge Exam

Many people arrive at the DMV overconfident and underprepared because they fail to do some of the simple things that would allow them to pass easily. What follows are the 10 steps that every aspiring commefcial driver should take to prepare for his or her official CDL or CLP knowledge exam.

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