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Welcome to the Massachusetts CDL practice test site. You this site as a study guide as you prepare to take the CDL Test in Massachusetts. Questions on these practice tests cover areas addressed in the MA CDL manual. You can take the MASS CDL permit practice tests as many times as you need to and the tests are free. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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What is a king pin?

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Select the true statement about seeing ahead.

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This component should be checked that it is solid, securely bolted to the tracture frame, and clear of objects.

4 / 40

What is the movement of the liquid called when the tanks are partially filled?

5 / 40

The method used to make sure the spring brakes will come on automatically is to:

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If you do become sleepy while driving, you should _____.

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A trailer is at the right height to have the tractor backed up to it when:

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On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

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How should the pintle hook be when backing a dolly under the second trailer?

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Why should you test the tractor protection valve?

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A drawbridge does not have a traffic light showing green or a traffic control attendant. How many feet before the draw of a bridge must a bus driver stop?

12 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

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Which of the following is a clue another driver is impaired:

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Why does it take special skills to haul a tank vehicle?

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How do you check the power steering fluid?

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Remember to_____when steering to avoid a crash while driving doubles.

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When approaching a school bus stop, you should:

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You must have placards for explosives, poison gas or flammables exceeding:

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Select the reason as to why air tanks need to be drained:

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You must carry a gas mask with you when transporting:

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This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

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Which of the following is the most important reason for doing a pre-trip inspection?

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You must be alert for road hazards so that:

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To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

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Select the statement that best describes what the trailer air supply control does:

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Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

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Within 3 minutes, this gauge pressure should build to 90 psi from 50 psi.

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Select the definition of "off-tracking."

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Select the first action to do when the low air pressure warning comes on:

30 / 40

This object releases the fifth wheel locking jaw to allow uncoupling.

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Select the true statement in regards to empty trucks:

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What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?

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This item does not need to be checked during the cab check.

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Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

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The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

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The emergency air line is _____and the service air line is____.

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When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

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The 3 parts of the air brake system are: service brakes, parking brakes, and ____.

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Select the item that is not checked in the engine compartment:

40 / 40

Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

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How To Get A massachusetts Commercial Drivers License

Applicants must be at least 21 years or older to apply for a CDL. Applicants that are between the ages of 18 and 21 may apply for a restricted CDL. A restricted CDL doesn’t include a HazMat Endorsement and restricts the driver to intrastate driving, meaning only driving in the state of Massachusetts. All applicants must present a DOT medical card that certifies they have the necessary physical and vision requirements for driving a commercial vehicle.

There are certain instances in which applicants will be disqualified from obtaining their CDL in the state of Massachusetts. These include the following:

  • Having multiple driver’s licenses.
  • Being convicted of driving impaired in a commercial vehicle within 24 months prior to submitting your application.
  • Having CDL disqualifications in another State.
  • Having a canceled, denied, revoked, or suspended driver’s license.

Massachusetts applicants looking to get their CDL must take both a hands-on skills test and one or more knowledge tests.

Endorsements
T – Double or Triple Trailers
P- Passenger Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
H – Hazardous Materials
X – Tank and Hazardous Materials Combination

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massachusetts CDL License Test Tips

The CDL Class and any endorsements that an applicant is seeking will determine how many tests they must take. All Classes require a 50 question test on the subject of commercial driving. Class A applicants must take an additional 20 question assessment testing their knowledge of combination information. If an applicant is seeking endorsements, they will be required to take one additional test per endorsement sought. These tests range from 20 to 30 questions depending on the endorsement. All knowledge tests must be passed with a score of 80 percent or higher for an applicant to be eligible for the practical skills test to get their CDL and necessary endorsements.

Each CDL applicant must successfully pass a three-part practical skills test. This is comprised of a driving test, basic control skills test, and vehicle safety inspection. To be eligible for specific endorsements, individuals must take their skills test with the type of vehicle they are seeking the endorsement for. For example, those applicants looking to remove the Air Brake Restriction must take the skills test with a vehicle that has air brakes.

Additional Information

Information on the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles provides oversight of the of CDL requirements in Massachusetts. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.mass.gov/commercial-drivers-licenses-cdl

Contact:  https://massgov.formstack.com/forms/ask_the_rmv

 

Additional Massachusetts CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access more valuable Massachusetts CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Massachusetts.