Start with a Florida-specific mixed test, then practice every major CDL knowledge area required for the vehicle, class, and endorsements you plan to operate.
Florida administers CDL licensing under federal commercial-driver standards and state law. This hub combines Florida licensing and restriction rules with the core handbook topics needed for CLP, endorsement, and skills-test preparation.
01Florida CLP rules
02General Knowledge
03Air Brakes
04Combination Vehicles
05HazMat and Tank
06Doubles and Passenger
07School Bus
08Vehicle Inspection
PRACTICE MODE
Florida CDL Test
Question order and answer order shuffle on each attempt. Choose one answer, read the explanation, then use Back or Next to continue.
Question 1 of 25Score 0
Before Florida may issue a temporary commercial instruction permit, what license must the applicant possess?
Answer: A valid Florida driver license
Florida Statute 322.07 requires a commercial instruction-permit applicant to possess a valid Florida driver license in addition to meeting the other CDL qualifications. Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
Who must accompany a Florida commercial instruction-permit holder while the learner operates a CMV on public roads?
Answer: A driver age 21 or older who is licensed for that class and sits in the closest seat to the right
Florida Statute 322.07 requires the accompanying driver to be at least 21, properly licensed for the class being operated, and seated in the closest seat to the right of the learner. Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
What can prevent Florida from issuing a commercial instruction permit under the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule?
Answer: A notification that the applicant is prohibited from operating a CMV
Florida Statute 322.07 bars issuance when the department has been notified that the applicant is prohibited from CMV operation under 49 CFR 382.501(a). Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
How long must a CLP generally be held before a CDL skills test?
Answer: At least 14 days
Federal CDL rules currently require a CLP holder to possess the permit for at least 14 days before becoming eligible for the CDL skills test. Study: FMCSA — Commercial Driver License Program
Which first-time applicants are covered by Entry-Level Driver Training requirements?
Answer: First-time Class A or B applicants, B-to-A upgrades, and first-time P, S, or H endorsement applicants
The Florida CDL manual and current FMCSA rules apply ELDT to first-time Class A and B applicants, Class B-to-A upgrades, and first-time P, S, or H endorsements. Study: Florida CDL Manual — FLHSMV
Which combination meets Florida’s basic Class A CDL definition?
Answer: A GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more with a towed vehicle over 10,000 pounds GVWR
Florida Statute 322.54 uses the 26,001-pound combination threshold with a towed unit over 10,000 pounds for Class A. Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
Which vehicle fits Florida’s basic Class B CDL definition?
Answer: A single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, including one towing 10,000 pounds or less
Florida Statute 322.54 defines Class B around a single vehicle rated at 26,001 pounds or more, with any towed unit at 10,000 pounds or less. Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
When can a Florida Class C CDL be required for a vehicle under 26,001 pounds?
Answer: When the vehicle requires a passenger, school-bus, or hazardous-materials endorsement under Florida law
Florida Statute 322.54 provides for Class C when a lighter vehicle requires specified passenger, school-bus, or hazardous-materials endorsement authority. Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
What test is required in Florida for a double/triple-trailer endorsement?
Answer: A specialized knowledge test
Florida Statute 322.57 requires a knowledge test concerning safe operation of double or triple trailers. Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
What testing is required for a Florida passenger-vehicle endorsement?
Answer: A knowledge test and a driving-skills test in a passenger vehicle
Florida Statute 322.57 requires both knowledge and driving-skill testing for passenger vehicles. Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
What testing is required for a Florida school-bus endorsement?
Answer: A school-bus knowledge test and a school-bus skills test
Florida Statute 322.57 requires both knowledge and skills testing for school-bus operation. Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
What test is required for Florida’s N tank-vehicle endorsement?
Answer: A specialized knowledge test
Florida Statute 322.57 requires a knowledge test on safe operation of tank vehicles. Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
For an initial Florida hazardous-materials endorsement, may the required HazMat knowledge test be administered orally?
Answer: No
Florida Statute 322.57 states that an initial hazardous-materials endorsement knowledge test may not be administered orally. Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
What must a Florida driver earn to operate a tank vehicle carrying placarded hazardous materials?
Answer: The combined X endorsement after satisfying both tank and HazMat testing requirements
Florida law requires the tank and hazardous-materials tests; the Florida CDL manual identifies X as the combined tank/HazMat endorsement. Study: Florida CDL Manual — FLHSMV
What ELDT component applies to a first-time H endorsement applicant before the HazMat knowledge test?
Answer: Hazardous-materials theory training from a registered provider
Current FMCSA ELDT rules require HazMat theory training before the first-time H knowledge test; behind-the-wheel ELDT is not required for H. Study: FMCSA — Commercial Driver License Program
Which endorsements may be placed on a commercial learner’s permit?
Answer: P, S, and N only
The Florida CDL manual states that the only endorsements allowed on a CLP are Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and Tank Vehicle (N). Study: Florida CDL Manual — FLHSMV
What restriction accompanies a CLP with a P or S endorsement?
Answer: P — No passengers in a CMV bus, except limited authorized occupants
The Florida CDL manual states that a P- or S-endorsed CLP must also carry the P no-passengers restriction, subject to the limited federal exceptions. Study: Florida CDL Manual — FLHSMV
What restriction accompanies a CLP with an N tank endorsement?
Answer: X — No cargo in a CMV tank vehicle
The Florida CDL manual requires the X no-cargo-in-tank restriction on an N-endorsed CLP. Study: Florida CDL Manual — FLHSMV
A Florida CDL carries restriction L. What driving privilege is restricted?
Answer: Operating a CMV equipped with air brakes
FLHSMV uses L for the no-air-brakes restriction. Study: FLHSMV — CDL Restriction Codes
A Florida CDL carries restriction E after the qualifying skills test. What does that restriction mean?
Answer: The driver is restricted from operating a manual-transmission CMV
FLHSMV uses E for the automatic-transmission CMV restriction when manual-transmission skills were not demonstrated. Study: FLHSMV — CDL Restriction Codes
Which Florida restriction code means No Tractor/Trailer?
Answer: O
FLHSMV identifies O as the No Tractor/Trailer CDL restriction. Study: FLHSMV — CDL Restriction Codes
After failing the initial Florida CDL knowledge test, what fee does state law set for each subsequent knowledge test?
Answer: $10
Florida Statute 322.12 sets a $10 fee for each subsequent knowledge test after the initial failed knowledge test, subject to the statute’s collection rules. Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
What happens if a Florida CDL applicant is found to have cheated during or circumvented part of the examination?
Answer: The applicant must retake the examination
Florida Statute 322.12 requires an applicant found cheating or circumventing an examination portion to retake the examination. Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
When renewing a Florida CDL with a hazardous-materials endorsement, when must the driver pass the HazMat test again under state law?
Answer: If the driver has not taken and passed the HazMat test within the preceding 2 years
Florida Statute 322.12 requires the HazMat test at renewal when the person has not taken and passed it within the 2 years before the CDL application. Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
What must the Florida CDL skills demonstration include under state law?
Answer: An inspection of the vehicle as part of demonstrating safe operation
Florida Statute 322.12 requires the commercial driving demonstration to include an examination of the applicant’s ability to perform a vehicle inspection. Study: 2026 Florida Statutes — Chapter 322
Use practice to find the handbook sections you still need.
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Answer without guessing from memory
Use the first attempt to expose weak knowledge instead of memorizing answer positions.
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Read every explanation
When a rule is Florida-specific, confirm it in the current FLHSMV material linked below.
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Retake after review
Aim for consistent mastery across both the Florida mixed test and every focused test your CDL goal requires.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Florida CDL practice test FAQ
Is this Florida Florida CDL practice test free?
Yes. The 25-question practice test, instant feedback, scoring, and answer explanations are available without registration.
Are these official FLHSMV exam questions?
No. They are original study questions written from FLHSMV and standard CDL handbook topics. The FLHSMV controls the real knowledge and skills examinations.
Should I still read the Florida Commercial Driver’s License Manual?
Yes. Use the current Florida Commercial Driver’s License Manual and FLHSMV instructions as the final authority, especially for licensing steps, restrictions, medical rules, and state-specific procedures.
What score should I aim for while practicing?
Aim for at least 80 percent in practice, and preferably higher. Confirm current official passing requirements with FLHSMV and review every missed explanation.
FACT-CHECKED STUDY BASIS
FLHSMV and federal sources
These are original study questions, not copied licensing-exam questions. FLHSMV guidance and the current Florida Commercial Driver’s License Manual control state procedures; federal standards apply where incorporated.
Important: CDL Test Practice is an independent study website and is not affiliated with FLHSMV or FMCSA. Rules and procedures can change; verify current official instructions before applying or testing.