UT CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Test 2026
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 UT CDL Handbook
To obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you must pass the General Knowledge Exam and all three parts of the CDL skills test: pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving. Failing the General Knowledge Exam results in a one-day waiting period and a retest fee. The CDL Skills Test assesses your ability to operate a commercial vehicle safely. A Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) is required before taking the skills test and is valid for 180 days with one allowed renewal. The CLP allows supervised driving practice, but you cannot obtain a full CDL until you pass all three parts of the skills test within the permit’s validity period. This federally mandated test (regulated under 49 CFR § 392.7 and 49 CFR § 396.13) ensures drivers can identify and evaluate critical vehicle components to prevent breakdowns and accidents. Unlike some other states, Utah only offers testing in English. If you fail any portion of the skills test, you fail the entire test and must retake that section.