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IN CDL General Knowledge Exam Simulator 2025

5 min

Increased job opportunities, a higher earning potential, and job security are just some of the advantages a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) can bring you. In Indiana, there is a high demand for professional drivers who can help the local economy with their driving skills. Whether you want to drive buses, deliver cargo, or transport hazardous materials across the Hoosier State, you must first obtain a CDL. The general knowledge exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions based on the official Indiana commercial driver license manual (Indiana CDL Handbook 2025). To pass, you must score at least 80% and finish the test before the timer ends. We’ll help you ace this exam on your first attempt, but you must stay consistent in your studies.

Our Indiana CDL General Knowledge Exam Simulator has been designed to closely reflect the content and format of the official CDL permit test. You get unlimited attempts to train as often as you want. We have omitted any timer from our simulator so you can study at your own pace. If you make too many mistakes, the test will immediately end. To make the examination experience as realistic as possible, these questions have no hints, explanations, or other assistance. Try to refrain from using any other resources while training with our simulator. When the test ends, you can learn from your mistakes by visiting the Challenge Bank, where you’ll receive detailed explanations that will strengthen your knowledge.

IN commercial driver's license
Based on the official IN CDL HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback
This test is a Premium member exclusive. You'll get

All 650 exam-like questions specific to Indiana

Interactive learning with AI personal tutor

Unique 360° Virtual Road Simulations

Get your money back if you don’t pass

Accuracy & authorship

Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy:

Steven Litvintchouk

M.S., Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)

Last verified for accuracy on

Andrei Zakhareuski, Co-founder & CEO at Driving-Tests.org

Test design and learning experience oversight:

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the Indiana BMV changes its handbook or website information.

Official sources we check: Indiana CDL Handbook (2025 edition), Indiana BMV website

How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. One of 4 free Indiana tests. ~5 min. Read explanations as you go.
  2. Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions from the current handbook + real test-taker patterns. Explanations cite the manual.
  • AI Assistant explains tricky items in plain language.
  • Performance Insights show your weak topics and what to study next.
  • Challenge Bank™ saves your mistakes for targeted practice.

Actual BMV permit test: What to expect?

The Indiana permit test has 50 questions. You must get 40 correct (80%) to pass.

Real Indiana drivers who passed first try

Verified student reviews • Shared with permission

A great program.
A great program for studying to get your CDL Class B learners permit. I studied for about two-three weeks. I took the practice tests over and over again until I was able to get 100%. The practice tests questions were very similar to the actually test questions. I went down to the BMV and took the four tests I needed to get my Class B School Bus Drivers learners permit. I passed all four tests in less than two hours! I could not have learned the material, as fast as I did, without driving-tests.org.
SD
Very thorough and invaluable.
The content was very thorough and the practice tests were invaluable. When you answered questions incorrectly the correct answer was explained thoroughly. I scored 100% on the BMV test, and was completely confident that I would pass going into it. I highly recommend this course
JAB
Recently passed my Indiana Hazmat endorsement exam for my.
I recently passed my Indiana Hazmat endorsement exam for my CDL with a score of 100%. I found the preparation process challenging but rewarding. The key to my success was utilizing the flashcards and the practice tests.
S
Purchased this program for my wife she is considering a.
I purchased this program for my wife she is considering a career move to the trucking industry. She studied (what seemed like just a few days) went to the Indiana DMV and passed the General Knowledge, Air Brakes and Combination Vehicles tests on the first try. #HappyWifeHappyLife
B
Great program helps in many ways.
Passed tanker and hazmat in first try and didn’t miss a question. Excatly same questions as are in test in dmv
MC

About the Indiana CDL

Commercial driving is a complex subject, so you should study it for several weeks. It is crucial to avoid rushing through your learning phase. Commercial drivers have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders, and that’s why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Indiana BMV are so strict with the licensing process. (FMCSA requires all new aspiring commercial drivers to receive Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a provider listed in FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry (TPR)). When you adopt a systematic approach to studying any subject, your learning potential increases significantly. With the help of our simulator, mastering the various aspects of commercial driving has never been easier.

We know what it takes to pass. And we’ve got the proof.

Driver’s Ed is - nobody wants to set foot inside the BMV. That’s why millions of learners trust us for simple, visual, effective prep.

An official & trusted partner in driver education

We are an officially recognized FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training provider and a proud partner to over 2,500 libraries. We work with safety organizations like GHSA and the National Safety Council to help create safer roads for everyone.

A smarter way to study

Challenge Bank™

Our trademarked system automatically saves questions you miss, creating personalized tests that target your weak spots until you’ve mastered the material.

AI-powered feedback

Get smarter as you study. Our new AI-powered feedback provides detailed, question-level insights to help you understand the why behind each answer.

Interactive handbook

Go beyond the boring black-and-white manual. Our interactive handbook lets you read, listen with an MP3 audio version, or even chat with it to find the information you need, faster.