Indiana CDL Knowledge Test Sample Questions
Real, Indiana-specific sample questions from our practice question bank, with the correct answer, a full explanation, and a source reference for each. See our national sample questions for topics that apply to every state, or take the full Indiana cdl practice test to test yourself instead of just reading the answers.
General Driving Knowledge
1. What is the fee for an initial Indiana commercial learner's permit (CLP)?
Indiana charges $17 for a commercial learner's permit.
Source: Indiana BMV, Commercial Driver License Manual
2. How many times can an Indiana CLP be renewed within a two-year period?
An Indiana CLP is valid for 180 days and can be renewed up to three times within a two-year period, a more generous allowance than many states offer.
Source: Indiana BMV, Commercial Driver License Manual
3. What BAC threshold applies specifically to commercial drivers in Indiana?
Indiana holds commercial drivers to a 0.04% BAC threshold, consistent with the federal commercial standard.
Source: Indiana BMV, Commercial Driver License Manual
4. What must an Indiana CDL applicant complete before the skills test, alongside the knowledge test?
Indiana CDL applicants must complete federally-required entry-level driver training (ELDT) through an FMCSA-registered provider before the skills test.
Source: Indiana BMV, Commercial Driver License Manual
5. Where can an Indiana CDL applicant find the material the general knowledge test is based on?
Indiana publishes a dedicated CDL manual with state-specific applicant information, separate from the standard Driver's Manual, covering the material the general knowledge and endorsement tests draw from.
Source: Indiana BMV, Commercial Driver License Manual
More Questions
6. What device rule applies to an Indiana driver under 21, including a CDL holder under 21?
Indiana bans drivers under 21, regardless of CDL status, from using a telecommunications device at all while driving, even hands-free — stricter than the hands-free-permitted rule for those 21 and older.
Source: Indiana BMV, Commercial Driver License Manual
7. Under federal hours-of-service rules that apply to Indiana CDL holders, how many hours of driving are allowed after 10 consecutive hours off duty?
Federal hours-of-service rules allow up to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty, within a 14-hour on-duty window.
Source: Indiana BMV, Commercial Driver License Manual