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If you’re preparing for the Mississippi CDL test you’ve come to the right place. This site can work as a study guide as you prepare to take the Missouri CDL Test and obtain your Missouri CDL. These practice tests are free so you can take them as many times as you need to and as you look to obtain your Missouri 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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Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

2 / 40

You should look into the back of the fifth wheel on a dolly to see if it is locked onto the kingpin.

3 / 40

Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

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

5 / 40

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

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The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

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The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

8 / 40

Placarded vehicles must carry which type of fire extinguisher?

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If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?

10 / 40

When this item is missing or loose, movement may occur between the fifth wheel assembly and the frame.

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While completing the 3rd component of the air brake check of a combination vehicle, at what psi should the tracor protection valve and parking brake valve should pop out?

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Which of the following are possible causes of tire fires?

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Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

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When inspecting the_____you pump the pedals 3 times and then hold it down for 5 seconds feeling for no movement to occur.

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Check to ensure that____when inspecting the coupling.

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A driver of a tanker should use an escape ramp when _____.

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What should you do if you start a trailer skid?

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Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

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This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

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Tires should should be replaced:

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This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

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Why do air brakes take longer to stop than hydraulic brakes?

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With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park?

24 / 40

When using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided?

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You can be sure air is supplied to the second trailer by:

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Select the true statement about empty trucks:

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You need to be extra careful when driving smooth bore tanks:

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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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The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

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Vehicle handling can become unsafe if the weight is not properly balanced. Hard steering can be caused by:

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What is the next step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

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What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 Dangerous When Wet material?

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

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Select the true statement in regards to stopping distance and speed:

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Always try to back toward the driver's side because

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____is what can legally hold the parking brake or emergency brake in position for a bus, truck, or truck tractor.

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A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives:

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An oncoming vehicle keeps its high beams on. You should deal with this hazard by:

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How To Get A mississippi Commercial Drivers License

Mississippi requires drivers of certain vehicles to obtain a commercial driver’s license or CDL. These commercial vehicles include single or combinations with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds, vehicles intended to carry 15 or more passengers excluding the driver, and any vehicles carrying hazardous materials that requires a placard. Any resident of Mississippi who currently holds a Class R license may apply for a commercial driver’s license. Every applicant will need two identifications of proof that they are indeed a resident of the state of Mississippi.Mississippi residents that are 17 years of age or older are eligible for a CDL for intrastate driving. Residents must be 21 years or older to have interstate CDL driving privileges and/or a Hazmat endorsement. All applicants must possess a Medical Examiner’s Certificate or DOT medical card.

There are certain offenses that will disqualify a driver from obtaining their CDL. These include:

  • Possessing a driver’s license from another state.
  • Conviction of impaired operation of a commercial motor vehicle within 24 months prior to your application.
  • Canceled, revoked, suspended, or denied license.
  • If you are disqualified from CDL privileges in another state.

CDL applicants for the state of Mississippi must complete both a written knowledge exam as well as a practical skills test to receive their license.

Endorsements
H – Hazardous Materials
K – Air Brake Restriction
T – Doubles/Triple Trailers
P – Passenger Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
X – Hazardous Materials and Tank Vehicles
S – School Buses

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mississippi CDL License Test Tips

All applicants will have to take one or more knowledge tests to acquire their CDL Class and necessary endorsements. Classes A, B, and C all require applicants to complete a 50 question written exam. Class A drivers will need to complete an additional 20 questions about combination vehicles. To remove the Air Brake Restriction drivers must pass a 25 question assessment. Endorsements require knowledge tests as well. Passenger, Double/Triples, and Tank Vehicle Endorsements each require a 20 question test. The School Bus Endorsement knowledge test is 25 questions and the HazMat Endorsement is 30 questions. All knowledge tests must be passed with a score of 80 percent or higher.

The practical skills test evaluates the applicant in three main areas. These include the pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving. The applicant must pass all of these areas in order to be eligible for their CDL. To receive the necessary endorsements, applicants must drive the type of vehicle they are seeking the endorsement for at the time of the practical skills assessment.

Additional Information

Information on the Mississippi Department of Public Safety

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

Website: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Classes_A-D

Contact:  601.987.1551

 

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