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Indiana CDL Test Questions & Answers (#11) 2026

Avg. pass rate on our IN tests: 56%.
Average pass rate for this test: 69%.
Easy
9 min
84% fail this test first try • Better here than at BMV
Score distribution:
90-100=>11%
80-89=>44%
70-79=>33%
60-69=>11%
<60%=>0%
Avg. first-try score: 84%

The Indiana BMV CDL General Knowledge Test is a required first step for every commercial driver applicant, regardless of license class. Our Free Indiana CDL Test Questions & Answers Practice Tests are the perfect tool to help you pass the official exam on your first attempt. Based on the official Commercial Driver’s License Manual, our practice tests reflect both federal and state requirements.

Partly because the official test often uses tricky wording and double negatives that can trip up even the most prepared test takers, the old way of using printable study guides or outdated PDFs does not adequately prepare applicants. Indiana enforces regulations, medical certification status, intrastate versus interstate operation, and license restrictions based on how and where you test. A static packet cannot prepare you for all of these realities. Our practice tests replace outdated study methods with a modern, interactive experience designed to mirror the structure, language, and expectations of the official exam. There were 690 state practice tests taken today and 5,366 this week. You too can put yourself ahead of the competition with our preparation materials!

Indiana CDL Test Questions & Answers (#11) 2026
IN commercial driver's license
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 IN CDL Handbook

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy

Steven Litvintchouk

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

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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: 

About the Indiana CDL

Mastering all of the content can feel overwhelming, which is exactly why our practice tests are structured the way they are. The General Knowledge exam covers vehicle inspection responsibilities, basic control of a commercial motor vehicle, proper shifting and braking techniques, speed and space management, hazard recognition, railroad crossing procedures, emergency response, skid control, fire prevention, and the effects of fatigue, alcohol, and drugs on driving performance. With so much material coverage needed, let our practice tests guide you.

Every question provides immediate feedback, clear explanations after each response, and photorealistic visuals to help connect written concepts to the situations you will actually face on the state’s roads. The built-in Challenge Bank tracks the questions you miss and brings them back until you demonstrate mastery, ensuring that weak spots are addressed before you test. At the end of each practice test, you receive targeted recommendations, so you’ll know exactly what to review next, eliminating any guesswork. Ace this practice test and try another: https://driving-tests.org/indiana/in-cdl-practice-test/.

Most commercial motor vehicles are equipped with air brake systems, and failing to pass the Air Brakes Knowledge Test results in an automatic license restriction. Try our Air Brakes Practice Tests here: https://driving-tests.org/indiana/in-cdl-air-brake-practice-test/. In accordance with federal regulations, Indiana also requires the pre-trip inspection skills test. We’ve got tests for that as well: https://driving-tests.org/indiana/in-pre-trip-test/.

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