Ohio CDL General Knowledge practice test
The General Knowledge test covers Sections 1 to 3 of the Ohio CDL Manual (HSY 7605): CDL rules, driving safely and transporting cargo. Every CDL applicant takes it (1.1.1, p. 1-5). You need 80% on each test, the federal rule for every state (49 CFR 383.135).
- 384 Ohio questions, every one solved blind
- Every answer cites its HSY 7605 page
- $49 once. Nothing renews.
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Key facts
| Pass mark | 80% on this test | 49 CFR 383.135 |
|---|---|---|
| Who takes it | Every CDL applicant | HSY 7605 p. 1-5 |
| Covers | Sections 1 to 3: CDL rules, driving safely, transporting cargo | HSY 7605 Sections 1–3 |
Topics
What the General Knowledge test covers
Medical documentation4 questions · manual §1.2→CDL disqualifications9 questions · manual §1.3→Other CDL rules4 questions · manual §1.4→Vehicle inspection17 questions · manual §2.1→Basic vehicle control6 questions · manual §2.2→Shifting gears8 questions · manual §2.3→Seeing6 questions · manual §2.4→Communicating8 questions · manual §2.5→Controlling speed11 questions · manual §2.6→Managing space9 questions · manual §2.7→Seeing hazards8 questions · manual §2.8→Distracted driving7 questions · manual §2.9→Aggressive drivers and road rage4 questions · manual §2.10→Driving at night7 questions · manual §2.11→Driving in fog3 questions · manual §2.12→Driving in winter5 questions · manual §2.13→Driving in very hot weather5 questions · manual §2.14→Railroad-highway crossings10 questions · manual §2.15→Mountain driving8 questions · manual §2.16→Driving emergencies10 questions · manual §2.17→Antilock braking systems6 questions · manual §2.18→Skid control and recovery7 questions · manual §2.19→Crash procedures5 questions · manual §2.20→Fires7 questions · manual §2.21→Alcohol, drugs and illness8 questions · manual §2.22→Hazardous materials rules for all drivers5 questions · manual §2.23→Inspecting cargo4 questions · manual §3.1→Weight and balance6 questions · manual §3.2→Securing cargo7 questions · manual §3.3→Cargo needing special attention4 questions · manual §3.4→
Questions drivers ask
- What is on the Ohio CDL general knowledge test?
- Sections 1 to 3 of the Ohio CDL Manual: CDL rules and disqualifications, driving safely (inspection, speed, space, hazards, emergencies, alcohol and drugs) and transporting cargo safely. Every applicant takes it.
- Source: Ohio CDL Manual (HSY 7605, July 2026), Sections 1 to 3 and p. 1-5
Sources
Ohio Commercial Driver License Manual (HSY 7605), revised July 2026, Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Page references are to its printed page numbers. CDL Mile is independent and not affiliated with the Ohio BMV.
Updated for the July 2026 Ohio CDL manual (HSY 7605). Last checked November 5, 2026.
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