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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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If there is not a sight glass to check the oil level you are required to look for leaks around the _____.

2 / 40

Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

3 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to a converter dolly:

4 / 40

What are shippers trying to accomplish when they package the material?

5 / 40

What is the stopping distance for a tractor trailer that is traveling at 55 mph on dry pavement?

6 / 40

You should follow the posted speed limits for curves and be aware of:

7 / 40

Select when you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

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Select the true statement in regards to managing the space to the sides:

9 / 40

The cause of almost half of all truck driver deaths are:

10 / 40

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

11 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

12 / 40

You must carry a gas mask with you when transporting:

13 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

14 / 40

What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

15 / 40

You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

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

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Select the definition of "off-tracking."

18 / 40

While driving on a clear night with low beam headlights, you should be able to stop within:

19 / 40

Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

20 / 40

How do you test your service brakes?

21 / 40

When a substance in the materials table is written in italics it means :

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How much space should you see between the lower and upper fifth wheel when checking the coupling of a converter dolly?

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Cargo tanks ____.

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You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

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

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What does the drain valve for air tanks remove?

27 / 40

The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

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What is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?

29 / 40

Why should you cover cargo?

30 / 40

This gauge has a governor cut-off.

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Select the true statement in regards to what the fifth wheel should be checked for.

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You should_____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop your tanker.

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

34 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

35 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

36 / 40

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

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A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

38 / 40

Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

39 / 40

A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

40 / 40

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

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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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