PENNSYLVANIA COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE

Pennsylvania CDL practice test

Review PennDOT's class and endorsement test formats, Knowledge Test Authorization, permit timing, modernized skills maneuvers and ELDT with original questions based on Pennsylvania sources.

25Pennsylvania study questions

4state-specific topic areas

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Pennsylvania CDL tests vary by class and endorsementPennDOT publishes different question counts for each knowledge test. A general knowledge test is required for all CDL applicants, and the CLP must be held for at least 15 days before the scheduled Class A, B or C skills test.

See PennDOT CDL test counts and requirements ↗Open the Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's Manual ↗Review Knowledge Test Authorization and CLP FAQs ↗Study the modernized skills-test maneuvers ↗

Practice questions

Choose a topic or mix topics, then check each answer with its explanation and manual reference.

Topic Questions Time limit

Know your Pennsylvania test list

PennDOT lists 70 questions for Class A, 50 for Class B and C, 20 for Passenger, 25 for School Bus, 20 for Doubles/Triples, 20 for Tank, 30 for HazMat, and 25 for L/Z air-brake restriction removal. These are official test lengths; this independent practice quiz is not a copy of the PennDOT exam.

Confirm required tests for your license and endorsements ↗

Prepare for the modernized skills test

PennDOT's modernized skills test includes pre-trip inspection, basic control and road testing. The Basic Control Skills segment includes Forward Stop, Straight-Line Backing, Forward Offset Tracking and Reverse Offset Backing. Study the current manual and test resources for your vehicle type.

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This independent study resource is not affiliated with PennDOT, FMCSA or TSA. Rules can change; use current PennDOT information for licensing decisions.