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Louisiana CDL Test Questions & Answers (#11) 2026

9 min
84% fail this test first try • Better here than at OMV
Score distribution:
90-100=>33%
80-89=>67%
70-79=>0%
60-69=>0%
<60%=>0%
Avg. first-try score: 84%

Passing the Louisiana OMV CDL General Knowledge Test is one of the major hurdles to driving commercially, and this Free Louisiana CDL Test Questions & Answers Practice Test (11) is built to help you pass on your first attempt. Every CDL applicant must pass this exam to obtain a CDL of any class. Not only should you understand the content of the official test, but you should also understand how the exam is written and administered by the OMV. This requires more than just memorizing facts from outdated packets. It requires an interactive approach employing scientifically proven methods to increase retention, speed learning, and develop contextual understanding of the material. With so many applicants using our Louisiana practice tests, including 9 today and 683 so far this week, our preparation methods give you a substantial edge.

The structure and phrasing used on the official knowledge test make printable guides or static PDFs woefully ineffective. Drivers are evaluated on judgment, safety awareness, and precise understanding, not on the surface-level recall of facts that often results from the use of study guides and static PDFs. Our practice tests replace passive reading with an active learning experience that introduces the same kinds of tricky wording used on the real exam, including double negatives. By facing that language now, you’ll be far better prepared for the official exam.

Louisiana CDL Test Questions & Answers (#11) 2026
Commercial Driver's License
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 LA CDL Handbook

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy

Steven Litvintchouk

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

Last verified for accuracy on

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 Louisiana OMV changes its handbook or website information. Official sources we check: 

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Our practice questions are reinforced with photorealistic illustrations, immediate AI-driven feedback, and clear explanations that keep you learning as you go, versus being bombarded with end-of-test results. Your performance is tracked automatically, and missed questions are recycled through our trademarked Challenge Bank. At the end, you receive a review highlighting the areas that need more study, helping to ensure you pass the official test the first time.

The official Louisiana General Knowledge CDL Exam covers safe vehicle operation, basic control skills, proper braking and shifting techniques, space and speed management, hazard recognition, railroad crossings, and emergency response procedures. Our experts have stripped away unnecessary filler and focused on what the exam actually tests, helping you avoid retakes, delays, and added fees. Ace this practice test and try another here: https://driving-tests.org/louisiana/la-cdl-practice-test/.

Be sure to also prepare for the Louisiana Air Brakes Knowledge Test so your CDL is not restricted to CMVs without air brakes (a significant limitation). Use our practice tests here:

https://driving-tests.org/louisiana/la-cdl-air-brake-practice-test/. You are also required to pass the Pre-Trip Inspection portion of the Skills Test. Practice for that here: https://driving-tests.org/louisiana/la-pre-trip-test/.

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