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Kentucky CDL Test Questions & Answers (#11) 2026

Avg. pass rate on our KY tests: 63%.
Average pass rate for this test: 80%.
Easy
9 min
80% fail this test first try • Better here than at KSP
Score distribution:
90-100=>0%
80-89=>75%
70-79=>17%
60-69=>8%
<60%=>0%
Avg. first-try score: 80%

One of the major hurdles to obtaining any Commercial Motor Vehicles (CDL) license is passing the Kentucky KSP CDL General Knowledge Exam. Our Free Kentucky CDL Test Questions & Answers General Knowledge Practice Test No. 11 is built to help you pass the official exam on your first attempt by focusing immediately on what matters most. Starting from the very first question, you’ll be working with exam-aligned material drawn directly from the official Kentucky CDL Manual and federal and state requirements. Structured to mirror the wording style of the official test, drivers across the state are using this system right now, with 64 completions today and 5,503 so far this week.

Unlike printable packets or static PDFs that never adapt and never respond to how you learn, our practice tests adjust as you go. One of the strongest advantages of these practice tests is the built-in Challenge Bank™, which continuously tracks questions you miss and brings them back until you demonstrate full mastery. This adaptive approach dramatically improves first-time pass rates. When you are ready to take on your next practice test, try this one: https://driving-tests.org/kentucky/ky-cdl-practice-test/.

Kentucky CDL Test Questions & Answers (#11) 2026
KY commercial driver's license
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 KY 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 Kentucky KSP changes its handbook or website information. Official sources we check: 

About the Kentucky CDL

The official knowledge exam is known for phrasing that can be tricky, including double negatives and closely worded answer choices that can throw off the most prepared test-takers. Our system introduces that language early so that you’ll be prepared when you take the official test. Each practice question is supported by AI-driven explanations and instant feedback to create a true concept-learning environment versus the rote memorization (that lacks testing context) found in static pdfs and study guides.

The CDL General Knowledge Exam study material includes vehicle control, braking and shifting principles, space and speed management, hazard recognition, railroad crossings, emergency procedures, skid control, fire prevention, and the effects of fatigue, alcohol, and drugs. Our practice tests strip away the fluff found in other preparatory materials and focus on the concepts most likely to appear on the exam, helping you avoid retests, delays, and added fees. Get started today!

Many Kentucky CDL applicants also choose to prepare for the Air Brakes Knowledge Test, since most commercial vehicles rely on air brake systems. Check out our Kentucky Air Brakes Practice Tests at https://driving-tests.org/kentucky/ky-cdl-air-brake-practice-test/. Also, prepare for the Pre-Trip Inspection portion of the Skills Test. You can find Kentucky-focused Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Tests here: https://driving-tests.org/kentucky/ky-pre-trip-test/.

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