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South Dakota CDL Practice Tests - All Endorsements

The farms that fill the space between Sioux Falls and Rapid City need diligent truck drivers, ready to carry away what they create to the nation and beyond. If you want to be part of that proud workforce, you need a South Dakota commercial driver’s license (CDL). The test preparedness modules will give you questions and exams that feel just like the real thing. And our cheat sheets will make sure that you are ready to pass the first time.

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You need to pass these knowledge exams at the DMV. Practice each one below.
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    HazMat, Tanker, and other add-ons your employer may require
    General Knowledge
    663 questions
    SD CDL Diagnostic Test
    15 questions
    General Knowledge Test 1
    20 questions
    General Knowledge Test 2
    50 questions
    General Knowledge Test 3
    50 questions
    General Knowledge Test 4
    50 questions
    General Knowledge Test 5
    50 questions
    General Knowledge Test 6
    50 questions
    General Knowledge Test 7
    50 questions
    General Knowledge Test 8
    50 questions
    General Knowledge Test 9
    50 questions
    General Knowledge Test 10
    50 questions
    General Knowledge Test 11
    50 questions
    General Knowledge Test 12
    50 questions
    General Knowledge Test 13
    93 questions
    General Knowledge Marathon
    All 693 questions
    General Knowledge Exam Simulator
    50 random questions
    General Knowledge Cheat Sheet
    Class A/B ELDT Video Course
    Video Audio PDF
    Basic Operations
    • Orientation
    • Control Systems and Dashboards
    • Pre- and Post-Trip Inspection
    • Basic Operations
    • Shifting and Transmissions
    • Backing and Docking
    Safe Operating Practices
    • Visual search
    • Communication
    • Distraction
    • Speed management
    • Space management
    • Night operation
    • Extreme conditions
    Advanced Operating Procedures
    • Hazard Perception
    • Skid Control
    • Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing
    Vehicle Systems
    • Identification and diagnosis of malfunctions
    • Roadside inspections
    • Maintenance
    Non-Driving Operations
    • Handling and documenting cargo
    • Environmental compliance
    • Hours of Service
    • Fatigue and wellness awareness
    • Post-crash procedures
     
    • External communication
    • Whistleblower and coercion
    • Trip planning
    • Drugs and alcohol
    • Medical requirements
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    Pre-Trip Inspection
    91 questions
    Pre-Trip Inspection Test 1
    20 questions
    Pre-Trip Inspection Test 2
    20 questions
    Pre-Trip Inspection Test 3
    20 questions
    Pre-Trip Inspection Test 4
    31 questions
    Pre-Trip Inspection Marathon
    All 91 questions
    Pre-Trip Inspection Exam Simulator
    20 random questions
    Pre-Trip Inspection Cheat Sheet
    Pre-Trip Inspection Video by Apex CDL Institute
    01m 05s
    How to perform a CDL Class A Pre-Trip Inspection
    22m 40s
    Pre-Trip Inspection Video
    by CDL College
    31m 58s
    Full Exterior and in Cab PTI by West Georgia Tech College
    16m 13s
    Air Brake Tests for Combination Vehicles
    05m 22s
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    The SD CDL Handbook
    Handbook

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    SD CDL Handbook

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    Many people arrive at the DMV overconfident and underprepared because they fail to do some of the simple things that would allow them to pass easily. What follows are the 10 steps that every aspiring commefcial driver should take to prepare for his or her official CDL or CLP knowledge exam.

    10 Things You Should Do Before Your CDL Knowledge Exam

    Many people arrive at the DMV overconfident and underprepared because they fail to do some of the simple things that would allow them to pass easily. What follows are the 10 steps that every aspiring commefcial driver should take to prepare for his or her official CDL or CLP knowledge exam.

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