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CDL General Knowledge Prep — Planned Cards + 60Q Test (25Q Free)

Planned 60-card CDL General Knowledge Anki. 60Q / 75 min diagnostic live now (free 25-question version) — typical state GK is ~50Q / 80%; skills/road and endorsements are separate.

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Exam version & sources

CDL General Knowledge (Commercial Learner’s Permit / CDL knowledge test)— what this product is (and isn't)

Exam version
Current FMCSA / state CDL manual cycle — download your state’s handbook
Official source
FMCSA — Commercial Driver’s License
Last reviewed
August 13, 2026
What this covers
Vehicle systems & inspection; Safe driving & space management; Cargo securement & weight; Emergencies, hours & rules
Does not replace
Independent study aid — it does not replace official State DMV / licensing agency (FMCSA Commercial Driver’s Manual topics) materials, practice exams, or required training.

Free practice test

Free CDL General Knowledge Practice Test 2026 | 25Q Free

CDL General Knowledge knowledge diagnostic — 60-question timed check (free 25-question version) with topic scoring and a readiness report before you buy the deck. It checks what you know; it is not a copy of the official exam format.

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Sample cards

Sample Anki card: For the CDL General Knowledge, on slippery roads, which practice is most appropriate?

For the CDL General Knowledge, on slippery roads, which practice is most appropriate?

Reduce speed, increase following distance, and avoid sudden steering or braking

Sample Anki card: For the CDL General Knowledge, railroad crossing safety for CMVs includes which principle?

For the CDL General Knowledge, railroad crossing safety for CMVs includes which principle?

Never race a train; stop when required and do not shift gears while crossing

Sample Anki card: For the CDL General Knowledge, if cargo shifts while you are driving, what should you do?

For the CDL General Knowledge, if cargo shifts while you are driving, what should you do?

Stop safely as soon as possible and resecure/rearrange before continuing

Product facts

Cards
Planned
Coverage
Vehicle systems & inspection; Safe driving & space management; Cargo securement & weight; Emergencies, hours & rules
Format
.apkg
Price
Coming soon
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Waitlist
Exam cycle
Current exam cycle
Delivery
Digital download (planned)

Coverage by exam topic

TopicExam weightCards
Vehicle systems & inspectionDiagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight)Planned
Safe driving & space managementDiagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight)Planned
Cargo securement & weightDiagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight)Planned
Emergencies, hours & rulesDiagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight)Planned

Exam facts

CDL General Knowledge (Commercial Learner’s Permit / CDL knowledge test)

CDL General Knowledge is the core written knowledge test for a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and later a Commercial Driver’s License. States administer the exam from FMCSA Commercial Driver’s Manual topics; UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not a DMV or FMCSA exam). Skills/road testing and endorsement knowledge tests are separate.

Questions
Typically ~50 questions in most states (verify your state CDL manual)
Time
Often about 60 minutes where published — many states do not publish a hard limit; verify locally
Passing score
Typically 80% (40 of 50 correct) in most states — confirm with your DMV
Delivery
Written or computer-based at state licensing offices / approved vendors
Administered by
State DMV / licensing agency (FMCSA Commercial Driver’s Manual topics)

Knowledge domains and weights

DomainOfficial weight
Vehicle systems & inspectionHandbook section — state manuals vary
Safe driving & space managementHandbook section — state manuals vary
Cargo securement & weightHandbook section — state manuals vary
Emergencies, hours & rulesHandbook section — state manuals vary

What changed in the current exam cycle

  • Most states still use ~50 General Knowledge questions with an 80% pass — a minority differ; always check your state CDL manual.
  • ELDT theory/behind-the-wheel training rules apply before skills testing for many first-time CDL applicants — separate from this knowledge mock.
  • Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, and endorsements (HazMat, Passenger, School Bus, Tank, Doubles/Triples) are separate knowledge tests.

High-yield facts (commonly tested)

  • Typical General Knowledge form: ~50 questions / 80% (40 correct) — verify your state.
  • UniPrep2Go’s check is a longer 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic (free 25-question version) with four topic buckets — not a DMV form.
  • General Knowledge is not the skills/road test (vehicle inspection, basic controls, road).
  • Class A applicants usually also need Combination Vehicles knowledge; air-brake vehicles need the Air Brakes knowledge test.
  • Study your state’s official CDL manual first — free third-party banks (CristCDL, US Permit Prep, state DMV practice) win on volume; UniPrep wins on a no-signup timed diagnostic + planned Anki waitlist.

Common CDL General Knowledge (Commercial Learner’s Permit / CDL knowledge test) questions

Straight answers to the questions candidates usually search before buying prep or booking the exam.

How many questions are on the CDL General Knowledge test?

Most states use about 50 questions with an 80% pass (40 correct). Confirm length and cut score in your state’s official CDL manual / DMV page.

Is UniPrep2Go’s CDL readiness check the official DMV exam?

No. The 60-question / 75-minute check (free 25-question version) is an independent diagnostic. The matching Anki deck is planned (waitlist). Not a state DMV or FMCSA exam.

Does this include the skills test or HazMat?

No. This page is General Knowledge only. Skills/road testing is separate after a CLP. HazMat and other endorsements have their own knowledge tests.

Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license. Independent study aid — not official exam material.

More about CDL General KnowledgeStudy tips, positioning, and how this deck compares

CDL General Knowledge exam prep

Planned CDL General Knowledge Anki for vehicle systems & inspection, safe driving & space management, cargo securement & weight, and emergencies/hours/rules. 60-question / 75-minute readiness check (free 25-question version) is live; typical state GK sittings are ~50Q / 80% — verify your DMV manual. Knowledge only — not skills/road or endorsement tests.

Built for: Candidates preparing for the State DMV / FMCSA CDL General Knowledge pathway who want spaced repetition after a free timed readiness check.

Covers: Vehicle systems & inspection; Safe driving & space management; Cargo securement & weight; Emergencies, hours & rules.

  • Spaced-repetition flashcards
  • Planned exam-focused flashcards
  • Topic coverage table on this page
  • Linked 60-question practice test (free 25-question version)
Take the CDL General Knowledge practice test first (Free 25-question diagnostic · full mocks $5 for 5 attempts)

How this deck compares

CristCDL, US Permit Prep, and state DMV practice banks win on no-cost Q volume and 50Q format match. UniPrep wins when you want a no-signup timed 60Q diagnostic (free 25-question version) with topic scoring plus a planned ownable Anki waitlist — not a DMV substitute.

ApproachTypical sizeTradeoffs
Free community decks1,000–3,000
  • Unknown accuracy and mixed exam cycles in one download
  • Card dumps not weighted to official topic tables
  • No linked practice test to show what to drill next
Budget mega-packs1,000+
  • Volume over signal — daily review time balloons
  • Weak alignment to exam topic weights
  • No validation gate before cards ship
This deckPlanned exam-focused flashcards
  • Planned 60-card CDL General Knowledge Anki
  • 60Q / 75 min timed diagnostic live now (free 25-question version)
  • Honest: typical state GK is ~50Q / 80% — our mock is a longer diagnostic
  • Knowledge only — ≠ skills/road test; endorsements separate

CDL General Knowledge study guide

What is inside

Planned **60** flashcards across vehicle systems & inspection, safe driving & space management, cargo securement & weight, and emergencies/hours/rules — the same four topic buckets as the free readiness check. Mapped to FMCSA Commercial Driver’s Manual General Knowledge themes.

Plan with the free CDL mock (live now)

**Start:** Take the [60-question CDL General Knowledge readiness check (free 25-question version)](/mock-exams/cdl-general-knowledge-readiness-check) (75 minutes / 70% diagnostic). **Then:** Study your **state CDL manual** and re-drill weak topics. **When Anki ships:** 15–20 cards/day on the weakest topic only.

Typical state General Knowledge sittings are **~50 questions / 80% (40 correct)** — confirm with your DMV. Our mock is a longer diagnostic — not a DMV form. **Skills/road testing is separate.** Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat, Passenger, and other endorsements have their own knowledge tests.

Pitfalls this deck targets (when live)

Candidates treat a 60Q check (free 25-question version) as the official 50Q form, skip the state handbook, or confuse General Knowledge with the skills/road test or endorsement sittings.

What this does not replace

Your state CDL manual, ELDT theory/behind-the-wheel requirements, or DMV scheduling. Anki is **planned** on UniPrep — not a live Gumroad SKU yet. Independent prep — not FMCSA or state DMV material.

CDL General Knowledge (Commercial Learner’s Permit / CDL knowledge test) & product FAQ

How many questions are on the CDL General Knowledge test?

Most states use about 50 questions with an 80% pass (40 correct). Confirm length and cut score in your state’s official CDL manual / DMV page.

Is UniPrep2Go’s CDL readiness check the official DMV exam?

No. The 60-question / 75-minute check (free 25-question version) is an independent diagnostic. The matching Anki deck is planned (waitlist). Not a state DMV or FMCSA exam.

Does this include the skills test or HazMat?

No. This page is General Knowledge only. Skills/road testing is separate after a CLP. HazMat and other endorsements have their own knowledge tests.

Is there a free CDL General Knowledge practice test?

Yes. Take the 60-question readiness check (free 25-question version) at /mock-exams/cdl-general-knowledge-readiness-check. Your first UniPrep2Go mock, including this CDL General Knowledge one, is a free 25-question timed diagnostic (any exam, Exam or Learn mode, no signup); full-length mocks and retakes run on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass — 5 attempts on any mock.

Is this official exam material?

No. Independent UniPrep2Go study aid — not affiliated with or endorsed by State DMV / FMCSA.

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