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Free Ohio CDL Air Brakes Test 2025

  • Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements
  • Based on 2025 OH commercial driver's license manual
  • Triple-checked for accuracy
  • Updated for September 2025

Failure to pass the Ohio BMV CDL Air Brakes Knowledge Test means that your CDL will include the restriction “L,” preventing you from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) with air brakes. You will see shortly that this “L” restriction is significantly damaging to your job prospects in this market. Failing the air brakes test in Ohio results in a one-day waiting period and a fee should you decide to retake the test. Our Ohio BMV CDL Air Brakes Practice Tests are your key to passing your knowledge exam on the first attempt.

From the downgrades of the Appalachian foothills and the winds on the flat plains to the rolling hills in central Ohio, powerful, reliable braking is necessary for safe navigation. Winter storms and urban traffic present challenges that require air brake-qualified drivers. Key transportation routes include I-70 (a major east-west route connecting Columbus to Dayton), I-71 (linking Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland), I-75 (a major north-south corridor from Michigan to Florida), and the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/I-90). Because most semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and commercial buses rely on air brakes for safe navigation, removing the air brake restriction from your CDL is vital for expanded job opportunities.

The Buckeye State relies on drivers with the air brake qualification in key industries, including automotive manufacturing, logistics and freight, and agriculture. Companies requiring the air brake qualification include Honda (Marysville) and Procter & Gamble (Cincinnati) in the manufacturing industry, as well as FedEx Freight, XPO Logistics, and R&L Carriers in the logistics sector. Barons Bus Lines (Cleveland) and Lakefront Lines (Columbus and Cleveland) are major charter bus companies that require air brakes. Additionally, Ohio school districts use air brakes on their full-size buses, employing hundreds of air brake-qualified drivers. The “L” restriction makes these jobs unattainable.

The written Air Brakes knowledge test features multiple-choice questions based on the state’s CDL manual (Ohio CDL Handbook 2025) and requires a score of at least 80% to pass. Our CDL Air Brakes Practice Tests cover everything needed for the official BMV Air Brakes Knowledge Test. As a bonus, the information you learn will also be useful as you prepare to pass your skills test.

You’ll receive instant feedback on all our Practice Test responses, and our tests mimic the official knowledge test. This proven approach helps you learn faster and ensures you pass the knowledge test!

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OH commercial driver's license
  • Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements
  • Triple-checked for accuracy

What you need to know

9 min to complete
Available in EN and ES
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.
Ensuring the accuracy and quality of our program is paramount. Learn more about our rigorous standards in our Commitment to Accuracy article.

What to expect on the actual OH BMV exam

25

questions

20

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

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