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As you prepare to earn your CDL in the state of Minnesota you’ll need to study for the written portion of the Minnesota CDL test. This site offers MN CDL practice tests to help you on your journey. Use this site as a study guide as you prepare to take the CDL Test in Minnesota. Questions on these practice tests cover topics from the MN CDL manual. You can take these practice tests as many times as you need to and the tests are free. Good luck as you look to obtain your Minnesota CDL. 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 supply pressure gauge used for?

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What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving?

3 / 40

This object should not have any missing parts, be fully raised, the crank handle is secured, and that there is no damage to the frame.

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Do empty trucks have the best braking?

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What is most likely to occur when driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid?

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What does the amount of liquid allowed in the tank depend on?

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Select the definition for outage:

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Which of the following parts do not get checked in the Bus Interior inspection:

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Two causes of tire fires are ______.

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What are the liquid tight separations between compartments inside tanks called?

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At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

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Should the air pressure in the service air tanks fall below____the driver must be alerted via warning mechanism in the truck cab.

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What does outage mean?

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In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:

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Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

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

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One reason hauling liquids in tank vehciles require special care is:

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What should you hook up before backing a tractor to a trailer for coupling?

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You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

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You should decrease to a safe speed before entering a curve and then_____through it.

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Which is more likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

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Where is compressed air stored?

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At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is no clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

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To be sure that air is supplied to the second trailer:

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The floor liner for explosives may not:

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Select the statement that describes how you could damage the landing gear.

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To prevent a roll over a driver can 1) keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible and 2) _____.

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Select the statement that is not part of the air-brake system:

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When checking for_____you are looking for dripping fluids or puddles on the ground below the transmission or engine.

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The safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever must be ____ for a coupling to be complete.

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The belt that you need to make sure is securely mounted, without frays, and adjusts and latches properly is the:

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Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

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Which of the following is a key steering component?

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To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

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Select why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving:

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Select the two things that are important in preventing a rollover:

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

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How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires?

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Select whether the following statement is true or false: Front wheel brakes are good to use in all conditions.

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In the event of a tire failure you should...

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How To Get A minnesota Commercial Drivers License

Minnesota has set specific requirements of a CDL license for the operation of specific vehicles. The first is a combination vehicle that exceeds a gross weight of 26,000 pounds. Any single vehicle that exceeds the 26,000 pounds also requires a CDL. Vehicles intended to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, fall under the commercial driver’s license requirement. Any vehicle that requires hazardous material placards must be driven by a CDL driver. Lastly, any school bus driver must have their CDL. Applicants may file for a Class A, B, or C commercial driver’s license. Each class has its own restricts for the vehicle size and type that may be legally driven.All applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply for a commercial driver’s license. A Hazardous Materials Endorsement may only be obtained by those who are 21 years of age or older. All applicants must possess a DOT medical card or submit a medical examiner certificate upon applying for their commercial driver’s license.

Driving Record And Disqualifications 

  • Any conviction of driving an impaired vehicle within the past 24 months.
  • Current license is suspended, denied, canceled, or revoked.
  • Possessing a driver’s license from another state.

All CDL applicants must pass one or more knowledge tests and skills test to be eligible to receive their CDL.

Endorsements
H – Hazardous Materials
N – Tank Vehicle
P – Passenger Transport
S – School Bus
T – Doubles / Triples
X – Tanker and Hazardous Materials

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All applicants will be required to take one or more knowledge tests depending on the class and the endorsements they wish to obtain. Knowledge tests are given on paper and on the computer. All Class applicants must complete a 50 question knowledge test, with Class A applicants also required to complete 20 questions about combination vehicles. Endorsements require their own specific tests. For Passenger, Doubles/ Triples, and Tank Vehicle Endorsements applicants will be given a 20 question test. For School Bus Endorsement and Air Brake Restriction Removal a 25 question test will be given. A Hazardous Materials Endorsement requires a 30 question test. Test scores of 80 percent and higher are considered passed.

A skills test is required of all applicants to be taken in the type of vehicle in which they are seeking certification. The skills test is given in three different phases. These include the pre-trip inspection, basic control skills, and the road test. Applicants must pass all three phases of the skills test to receive their CDL. Additional skills tests are required for specific endorsements. These include Passenger and School Bus Endorsements as well as the Air Brake Restriction Removal.

Additional Information

Information on the Minnesota Department of Public Safety

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety provides administers CDL license requirements in Minnesota. To get more information contact them via:

Website:  https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/Pages/drivers-license-information.aspx#ClassA

Phone:  651.297.5029

 

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