Ohio CDL Practice Test 2026

Ohio CDL practice test: 388 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 Operation146 questions
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    General Driving Knowledge138 questions
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    Sharing the Road32 questions
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    Bad Weather & Night Driving20 questions
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    Speed Limits & Following Distance14 questions
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    Impaired Driving & Penalties11 questions
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    Parking & Stopping Rules10 questions
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    Licensing, Demerits & Penalties8 questions
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    Traffic Signs & Signals5 questions
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    Right of Way & Intersections2 questions
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    Highway & Freeway Driving2 questions
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388practice questions

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

388questions
11topics
5in Traffic Signs & Signals
Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operat…146General Driving Knowledge138Sharing the Road32Bad Weather & Night Driving20Speed Limits & Following Distan…14Impaired Driving & Penalties11Parking & Stopping Rules10Licensing, Demerits & Penalties8Traffic Signs & Signals5Highway & Freeway Driving2Right of Way & Intersections2license-test.com
Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation is the largest topic (38% of the bank) · Questions per topic · Source: License Test question bank

Sample questions

  1. When starting an engine, oil pressure should come up to a normal level:

    • Within seconds. ✓
    • Within five minutes.
    • After about three minutes.

    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation · Answer: A · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 2 – Driving Safely, p. 31

  2. You can confirm that a tractor protection valve is working properly by:

    • Disconnecting all glad hands.
    • Opening all of the vehicle's shut-off valves.
    • Releasing air with the brake pedal and waiting for the emergency signal to activate. ✓

    General Driving Knowledge · Answer: C · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 7 – Doubles and Triples, p. 108

  3. An empty truck:

    • Requires a shorter stopping distance than a full truck.
    • Requires a longer stopping distance than a full truck. ✓
    • Takes the same distance to stop as a full truck.

    Sharing the Road · Answer: B · Official handbook: bmv.ohio.gov

  4. A thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces is called:

    • White ice.
    • Black ice. ✓
    • Blue ice.

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

CDL knowledge tests: compare with nearby states

StateQuestions on testPass markPractice questions
Ohionot verified yetnot verified yet388
Indiananot verified yetnot verified yet431
Kentuckynot verified yetnot verified yet427
Michigannot verified yetnot verified yet371
Pennsylvanianot verified yetnot verified yet392
West Virginianot verified yetnot verified yet426
Indiana431Kentucky427West Virginia426Pennsylvania392Ohio388Michigan371license-test.com
Ohio ranks 5 of 6 by practice questions · Practice questions per jurisdiction · Source: License Test question bank

FAQ

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

388 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation (146), General Driving Knowledge (138), Sharing the Road (32).

Where do these practice questions come from?

Questions are based on the official Ohio driver handbook (bmv.ohio.gov). Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for Ohio.

Is the Ohio CDL practice test free?

Yes. All 388 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