Moving from Class B to Class A — Applied Knowledge

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Supplemental study practice. This is not a government licensing exam or ELDT certification, and does not replace hands-on training. Follow your state’s current handbook.

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A driver schedules their CDL skills test before completing entry-level driver training. What is the earliest point they may take the test?

After passing the knowledge test

After receiving their medical certificate

After completing all required entry-level driver training

Immediately after scheduling, regardless of training

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A driver is seeking to upgrade from a Class B to a Class A CDL. Which type of training must be completed before taking the skills test?

A medical exam and vision screening only

Both theory and behind-the-wheel training from a registered provider

Only a behind-the-wheel range test

Only a written knowledge test

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You are assigned to take your Class A CDL skills test in a vehicle with air over hydraulic brakes. What restriction could be placed on your license?

E – no manual transmission restriction

N – passenger vehicle restriction

Z – no full air brake restriction

O – no fifth wheel restriction

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A driver with a Class B CDL wants to operate a combination vehicle with a GCWR of 28,000 pounds and a trailer GVWR of 12,000 pounds. What must they do before legally operating this vehicle?

No action is needed; a Class B CDL is sufficient

Obtain a hazardous materials endorsement

Upgrade to a Class A CDL and complete required training

Add a passenger endorsement to their Class B CDL

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You are preparing for your Class A CDL skills test and want to avoid restrictions for air brakes and transmission. What type of vehicle should you use for the test?

A vehicle with air over hydraulic brakes and a manual transmission

A vehicle with full air brakes and an automatic transmission

A vehicle with full air brakes and a manual transmission

A vehicle with hydraulic brakes and an automatic transmission

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A driver with a Class B CDL is seeking to operate a Class A vehicle with a fifth wheel connection after passing the skills test in a vehicle with a pintle hook. What restriction will limit this operation?

O – no fifth wheel restriction

Z – no full air brake restriction

L – no full air brake restriction

E – no manual transmission restriction

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A driver with a Class B CDL wants to avoid an ‘O’ restriction when upgrading to a Class A CDL. Which vehicle connection should they use for the skills test?

A ball hitch connection

A drawbar connection

A fifth wheel connection

A pintle hook connection

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You are upgrading from a Class B to a Class A CDL for the first time. What must you do before you are allowed to take the skills test?

Complete entry-level driver training with a provider listed on the Training Provider Registry

Obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) only

Submit a medical certificate to the state licensing agency

Pass the hazardous materials knowledge test

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A driver takes the Class A CDL skills test in a vehicle with an automatic transmission. What restriction will be placed on their license?

L – no full air brake restriction

Z – no full air brake restriction

E – no manual transmission restriction

O – no fifth wheel restriction

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You are searching for a provider to complete your required entry-level driver training for a Class A CDL upgrade. Where should you look?

Any local driving school

The FMCSA Training Provider Registry

A list from your employer

The state DMV website only

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