Florida (FL) CDL manual 2026

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1. 1

   Introduction

   Everyone

   You will lose your CDL for at least 60 days if you have committed two serious traffic violations within a three-year period involving a CMV.

   What is the penalty for a second alcohol or felony offense of the kind that costs a year for the first?

   1. ALoss of the CDL for ten years
   2. BLoss of the CDL for three years
   3. CLoss of the CDL for five years
   4. DLoss of the CDL for life

   What is the penalty for a third railroad crossing violation within three years?

   1. AAt least one year
   2. BAt least three years
   3. CAt least 180 days
   4. DAt least 120 days
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2. 2

   Driving Safely

   Everyone

   There are two main ways to know when to shift: engine speed shown on the tachometer and road speed, learning which speeds each gear covers.

   What is the minimum tread depth required in every major groove on a front (steering) tire?

   1. A6/32 inch
   2. B8/32 inch
   3. C4/32 inch
   4. D2/32 inch

   What must be confirmed before you open the engine compartment in Step 2?

   1. AThat the parking brakes are on or wheels chocked
   2. BThat the engine has cooled for ten minutes
   3. CThat the transmission is in its highest gear
   4. DThat the battery has been disconnected
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3. 3

   Transporting Cargo Safely

   Everyone

   A high center of gravity is most dangerous in curves, or if you have to swerve to avoid a hazard.

   Which cargo responsibility remains yours even when someone else loads the vehicle?

   1. ADetermining the freight class for billing
   2. BRecognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight
   3. CChoosing the route the shipment will take
   4. DSelecting the packaging the freight travels in

   What can happen to brakes that are forced to work too hard by an overload?

   1. AThey apply more slowly than normal
   2. BThey can fail
   3. CThey wear evenly but faster
   4. DThey pull the vehicle to one side
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4. 4

   Transporting Passengers

   P endorsement (bus)

   At stops, drivers should announce the location, reason for stopping, next departure time, and the bus number.

   You are driving a bus toward a railroad crossing where a stop is required. Within what distance range before the nearest rail must you stop?

   1. A100 to 200 feet
   2. B50 to 100 feet
   3. C15 to 50 feet
   4. D5 to 10 feet

   On buses designed to allow standing, how is the standee line marked?

   1. AA painted stripe on the ceiling
   2. BA four-inch line on the floor
   3. CA row of studs across the aisle
   4. DA two-inch line on the floor
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5. 5

   Air Brakes

   Any vehicle with air brakes

   The air compressor may be air cooled or may be cooled by the engine cooling system.

   How is the cab control for a front brake limiting valve normally marked?

   1. A"On" and "off"
   2. B"Normal" and "slippery"
   3. C"Loaded" and "empty"
   4. D"City" and "highway"

   How is a manually operated air tank drain valve worked?

   1. ABy holding the dash drain switch until air stops
   2. BBy loosening the tank's inspection plate
   3. CBy backing off the fitting with a wrench
   4. DBy turning it a quarter turn or pulling a cable
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6. 6

   Combination Vehicles

   Class A

   Before coupling, check that the fifth wheel is tilted down toward the rear of the tractor, with the jaws open and the safety unlocking handle in the automatic lock position.

   Whenever you back with a trailer, how should you try to position the vehicle first?

   1. ASo the tractor is jackknifed about 30 degrees
   2. BSo the trailer tandems are slid fully forward
   3. CSo you can back in a straight line
   4. DSo the trailer is angled toward the passenger side

   While backing into a dock you lose track of how much room remains behind the trailer. What should you do?

   1. AStop, get out, and walk back to look at the space
   2. BRely on the convex mirror to judge the remaining distance
   3. CSound the horn and keep backing at a steady speed
   4. DContinue slowly and stop when you feel light contact
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7. 7

   Doubles and Triples

   T endorsement

   Below 40 mph, keep one second of following distance per 10 feet of vehicle length.

   When hooking air lines between the first trailer and the converter dolly, how do you avoid crossing them?

   1. ATrace both lines back to the tractor before each trip segment
   2. BConnect only the emergency line, since the service line is optional
   3. CConnect whichever glad hand physically reaches its mate first
   4. DMatch service to service and emergency to emergency by color code

   What must you verify about the light cords when inspecting a set of doubles or triples?

   1. AThey are disconnected at the rear of the last trailer
   2. BThey are routed alongside the safety chains
   3. CThey are firmly seated in the sockets on the trailers
   4. DThey are long enough to reach across two trailers
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8. 8

   Tank Vehicles

   N endorsement

   Drivers of tanks with special purpose equipment must know how that equipment operates before driving.

   Compared with most other kinds of cargo, why does a load of liquid in a tank make a truck easier to roll over?

   1. ALiquid cargo gradually lowers the air pressure in the tires
   2. BMuch of the load's weight is carried high above the roadway
   3. CLiquid loads are always heavier than dry freight loads
   4. DTank trailers ride on narrower axles than flatbed trailers

   At a rest stop you notice product dripping from underneath your cargo tank. What should you do?

   1. ADrive slowly to the delivery point so the load is off before repairs
   2. BTighten the nearest fitting and continue the trip if the drip slows down
   3. CKeep the vehicle parked and get the leak handled; never drive a leaking tank
   4. DContinue the trip but stay on rural roads away from heavy traffic
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9. 9

   Hazardous Materials

   H endorsement

   Table 2 lists ORM-D with no placard name.

   Special cargo heater rules apply when loading which three classes?

   1. AClasses 1, 2.1, and 3
   2. BClasses 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3
   3. CClasses 6, 7, and 9
   4. DClasses 2.2, 5, and 8

   Hazardous materials rules are built around three broad goals. Which set below matches the intent of those rules?

   1. AContainment, risk communication, and safe drivers and equipment
   2. BDelivery speed, fuel efficiency, and the lowest shipping cost
   3. CRecycling, disposal, and long-term storage of hazardous waste
   4. DRoadside inspection, fuel taxation, and vehicle registration
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10. 10

    School Buses

    S endorsement

    In strong winds a bus driver should slow down, grip the wheel firmly, and pull off the road to wait out severe conditions.

    When should you adjust the outside mirror system on your school bus?

    1. AWhile driving slowly during the first mile of the route
    2. BBefore starting the route, while the bus is safely parked
    3. COnly after a student reports something you failed to see
    4. DAt the first student stop, while the red lights are flashing

    What should be switched on while loading students in the dark?

    1. AThe stepwell heater lamp
    2. BThe dome light
    3. CThe high beam headlights
    4. DThe rear cargo lamp
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11. 11

    Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection

    Everyone (skills test)

    You MUST name, point to and/or touch, and fully explain to the examiner WHAT you are inspecting each safety critical item for; if you do not, you will not get credit for the item.

    What color must the reflectors mounted on the rear of a trailer be during your inspection?

    1. ABlue reflectors
    2. BRed reflectors
    3. CWhite reflectors
    4. DAmber reflectors

    How many parts make up the air brake check, and what happens if you get one wrong?

    1. AFour parts; failing any one fails the whole test
    2. BFour parts; you may retry the part you missed
    3. CFive parts; only the leakage test is mandatory
    4. DThree parts; a deduction is taken for each error
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The official Florida CDL manual