Kentucky CDL Practice Test 2026

Kentucky CDL practice test: 427 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Updated

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    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation168 questions
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    General Driving Knowledge160 questions
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    Bad Weather & Night Driving26 questions
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    Sharing the Road23 questions
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    Impaired Driving & Penalties13 questions
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    Speed Limits & Following Distance12 questions
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    Parking & Stopping Rules9 questions
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    Licensing, Demerits & Penalties8 questions
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    Highway & Freeway Driving5 questions
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    Traffic Signs & Signals2 questions
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    Right of Way & Intersections1 questions
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CDL knowledge tests & endorsements

Knowledge tests defined by FMCSA (49 CFR Part 383). Which ones you need depends on the vehicle class and endorsements you apply for.

General Knowledge

GK

Air Brakes

AB

Combination Vehicles

CV

Hazardous Materials

H

Tank Vehicles

N

Doubles/Triples

T

Passenger

P

School Bus

S

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Practice question bank

427questions
11topics
2in Traffic Signs & Signals
Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operat…168General Driving Knowledge160Bad Weather & Night Driving26Sharing the Road23Impaired Driving & Penalties13Speed Limits & Following Distan…12Parking & Stopping Rules9Licensing, Demerits & Penalties8Highway & Freeway Driving5Traffic Signs & Signals2Right of Way & Intersections1license-test.com
Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation is the largest topic (39% of the bank) · Questions per topic · Source: License Test question bank

Sample questions

  1. When stopping, the brake pedal should be:

    • Pressed down quickly with both feet.
    • Pressed down gradually. ✓
    • Lifted up quickly.

    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation · Answer: B · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 2 – Driving Safely, p. 35

  2. An improperly placarded vehicle can only be moved:

    • To make room for other vehicles.
    • In an emergency. ✓
    • If the vehicle will be traveling fewer than 10 miles.

    General Driving Knowledge · Answer: B · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 9 – Hazardous Materials, p. 119

  3. Hydroplaning:

    • Rarely happens to trucks.
    • Usually happens when vehicles are traveling at speeds above 65 mph.
    • Can occur with a minimal amount of water on the roadway. ✓

    Bad Weather & Night Driving · Answer: C · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 2 – Driving Safely, p. 42

  4. Vehicles driving behind a truck:

    • May have difficulty seeing objects in front of the truck. ✓
    • Often have a great view of the roadway in front of them.
    • Do not need to signal.

    Sharing the Road · Answer: A · Official handbook: kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov

CDL knowledge tests: compare with nearby states

StateQuestions on testPass markPractice questions
Kentuckynot verified yetnot verified yet427
Illinoisnot verified yetnot verified yet447
Indiananot verified yetnot verified yet431
Missourinot verified yetnot verified yet413
Ohionot verified yetnot verified yet388
Tennesseenot verified yetnot verified yet468
Virginianot verified yetnot verified yet417
West Virginianot verified yetnot verified yet426
Tennessee468Illinois447Indiana431Kentucky427West Virginia426Virginia417Missouri413Ohio388license-test.com
Kentucky ranks 4 of 8 by practice questions · Practice questions per jurisdiction · Source: License Test question bank

FAQ

How many practice questions does this Kentucky CDL practice test have?

427 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation (168), General Driving Knowledge (160), Bad Weather & Night Driving (26).

Where do these practice questions come from?

Questions are based on the official Kentucky driver handbook (kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov). Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for Kentucky.

Is the Kentucky CDL practice test free?

Yes. All 427 questions, topic practice and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook