# Free CDL General Knowledge Practice Test > Free cdl general knowledge practice test: 60 timed questions, 75 minutes, 70% pass target, topic scoring, and answer review. State DMV / licensing agency, using FMCSA Commercial Driver’s Manual topics. Independent prep — not official exam material. ## What is the CDL General Knowledge exam? The CDL General Knowledge exam is the written knowledge test required before you can get a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and later a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for Class A or Class B vehicles. It covers vehicle systems, safe driving, cargo, and hours-of-service style rules from the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s Manual — not the skills/road test. States administer the test through their DMV or equivalent; you typically must pass General Knowledge (and any required endorsement knowledge tests) before scheduling skills testing. - Administered by: State DMV / licensing agency, using FMCSA Commercial Driver’s Manual topics - Official format: Written (or computer-based) multiple-choice knowledge test; length and pass score vary by state. Skills/road testing is separate after you hold a CLP. ## Product facts - Slug: cdl-general-knowledge-readiness-check - Practice test label: CDL General Knowledge Practice Test - Vertical: transport (https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/v/transport) - Family: cdl - Linked deck: cdl-general-knowledge-anki-deck - Status: live - Access mode: free_demand_test - Questions: 60 - Duration: 75 minutes - Pass threshold: 70% - Price: Free for first 20 mock starts - Pricing note: Mocks and full reports are free for the first 20 mock starts while we validate demand. After that, access moves to paid Gumroad checkout. - Exam body: State DMV / FMCSA - Search aliases: CDL, CDL GK, CLP, commercial driver - Landing page: https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/cdl-general-knowledge-readiness-check - Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/cdl-general-knowledge-readiness-check ## About this free practice test A free 60-question CDL General Knowledge readiness check with topic scoring across vehicle systems, safe driving, cargo, and rules — for CLP / Class A–B knowledge prep. Use this free timed practice test as a baseline before exam day or before drilling the linked Anki deck. - Built for: Candidates preparing for CDL General Knowledge who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback. - Topics: Vehicle systems & inspection, Safe driving & space management, Cargo securement & weight, Emergencies, hours & rules ## Report features - Pass/no-pass readiness verdict - Weighted topic diagnosis - Pacing analysis - Full answer review with explanations - Linked Anki deck repair plan for no-pass or borderline results ## Question source Original UniPrep2Go local bank aligned to FMCSA handbook topics. ## Structure - Vehicle systems & inspection: 15 questions, target 70% - Safe driving & space management: 15 questions, target 70% - Cargo securement & weight: 15 questions, target 70% - Emergencies, hours & rules: 15 questions, target 70% ## Official source note Readiness check aligned to FMCSA Commercial Driver's Manual general-knowledge topics. Not a state DMV or FMCSA exam. ## FAQ ### What is the CDL General Knowledge exam? It is the core written knowledge test for a Commercial Learner’s Permit / CDL. It checks whether you understand commercial vehicle operation, safety, and cargo rules before you take the skills test. ### Is CDL General Knowledge the same as the skills test? No. General Knowledge is a knowledge (written) exam. The CDL skills test (vehicle inspection, basic controls, and road test) is a separate step after you get a CLP and practice. ### Do I need HazMat or passenger endorsements for General Knowledge? General Knowledge is the base test. Endorsements such as HazMat (H), Passenger (P), or School Bus (S) have their own knowledge tests if your job requires them. ### Is there a free CDL General Knowledge Practice Test? Yes — UniPrep2Go hosts a free online CDL General Knowledge Practice Test with 60 timed questions, 75 minutes, a 70% pass target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. Free for first 20 mock starts. ### How many questions are on this free CDL General Knowledge Practice Test? This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 75-minute target. Readiness check aligned to FMCSA Commercial Driver's Manual general-knowledge topics. Not a state DMV or FMCSA exam. ### What score do you need on this CDL General Knowledge Practice Test? The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam. ### Who should take this CDL General Knowledge Practice Test? Candidates preparing for CDL General Knowledge who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback. ### Where can I take a CDL General Knowledge Practice Test online? UniPrep2Go hosts the Free CDL General Knowledge Practice Test at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/cdl-general-knowledge-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report. ### Is this official exam material? No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score. ### What does the report show after the mock? Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan linked to the Anki deck waitlist or deck when available. ### Where do the questions come from? Original UniPrep2Go local bank aligned to FMCSA handbook topics. ## Disclaimer This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.