Penalties & Licensing

Study questions with answers

12 sample Penalties & Licensing questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. How many federal CDL endorsements are there?

   Correct answer: Six

   There are six federal endorsements: doubles/triples, tank, passenger, hazardous materials, combined tank/hazmat, and school bus.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 1: Introduction

2. 2. The 'E' restriction on a CDL means the driver may not operate a CMV with...

   Correct answer: A manual transmission

   An 'E' restriction, given when the skills test is done in an automatic, bars driving a CMV with a manual transmission.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 1: Introduction

3. 3. If you don't take or you fail the air-brake portion of the test, your CDL receives which restriction?

   Correct answer: L

   Failing or skipping the air-brake test, or testing in a vehicle without air brakes, adds the 'L' restriction.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 1: Introduction

4. 4. A CDL is also required for a vehicle designed to carry how many people, including the driver?

   Correct answer: 16 or more

   A vehicle built to transport 16 or more people, counting the driver, requires a CDL.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 1: Introduction

5. 5. Which endorsements can be placed on a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)?

   Correct answer: P, S, and N

   Only the Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and Tank (N) endorsements may be added to a CLP.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 1: Introduction

6. 6. The CDL skills test has three parts that must be passed in order. They are...

   Correct answer: Vehicle inspection, basic control, and on-road driving

   In order, the three skills segments are the vehicle-inspection test, the basic-control test, and the on-road drive.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 1: Introduction

7. 7. A second major alcohol or drug offense results in losing your CDL for how long?

   Correct answer: Life

   A second such offense means you lose your CDL for life.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — CDL Disqualifications

8. 8. A tank endorsement is required when a tank holds more than 119 gallons individually and an aggregate of...

   Correct answer: 1,000 gallons or more

   The tank endorsement applies to tanks with an individual capacity over 119 gallons and an aggregate of 1,000 gallons or more.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 1: Introduction

9. 9. A driver holding a Class A license may also operate vehicles in which classes?

   Correct answer: Classes B and C

   Because Class A skills include the others, a Class A holder may also drive Class B and Class C vehicles.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 1: Introduction

10. 10. A first alcohol-related offense in a CMV results in loss of your CDL for at least...

    Correct answer: One year

    A first alcohol- or drug-related offense costs you your CDL for a minimum of one year.

    Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — CDL Disqualifications

11. 11. Class A covers combination vehicles rated 26,001+ lbs when the towed unit weighs more than...

    Correct answer: 10,000 lbs

    A combination is Class A when the GCWR is 26,001 pounds or more and the towed unit's GVWR exceeds 10,000 pounds.

    Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 1: Introduction

12. 12. Which endorsement is required to haul placarded hazardous materials?

    Correct answer: H

    The 'H' endorsement is needed to transport materials that require hazmat placards.

    Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 1: Introduction