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Welcome to the Pennsylvania CDL practice test site. CDL rules and regulations covered on these practice tests come from the PA DMV CDL Manual. You can take these practice test questions as many times as you like as you attempt to obtain your PA 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 the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

2 / 40

Cargo tanks are:

3 / 40

What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

4 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

5 / 40

To transport cargo safely, which of these are you NOT responsible for?

6 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to large combination vehicles taking longer to stop.

7 / 40

Of the following hazardous material classes, which is the most dangerous?

8 / 40

On a bus, you may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than:

9 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valves and pintle hook be in?

10 / 40

Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

11 / 40

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

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

14 / 40

For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required be stainless steel?

15 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

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How many different hazard classes are there?

17 / 40

Is this statement true or false: You do not need to use the parking brake if are leaving your vehicle for a short amount of time.

18 / 40

What are spring brakes?

19 / 40

After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

20 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

21 / 40

In what location must you keep your shipping papers which describe any hazardous materials?

22 / 40

What might happen if a trailer is too high when you try to couple?

23 / 40

How should the shut off valves at the rear of the trailer be when inspecting doubles?

24 / 40

In the slide mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel, this object should have no missing pins or be loose when fully engaged.

25 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

26 / 40

You should place the starter switch key into your pocket while you are performing the pre-trip inspection because:

27 / 40

What is always required before loading, driving, or unloading a tanker?

28 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and put on the brake, the service air pressure will escape and cause the:

29 / 40

Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous materials except:

30 / 40

What should you hear when you have the hand valve on and are testing the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at the back of the trailer?

31 / 40

The crack-the-whip effect is more likely to cause the front trailer to tip over.

32 / 40

Make sure____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is sitting on the tractor.

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

When accelerating:

35 / 40

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

36 / 40

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?

37 / 40

______is a device that connects the service and emergency air lines between the tractor and trailer.

38 / 40

Puddles or dripping fluids from the underside of the transmission and engine may indicate:

39 / 40

How far before a railroad crossing should you stop your bus?

40 / 40

You must control how far packages labeled "Radioactive II" or "Radioactive III" are located from people and cargo space walls by referring to:

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How To Get A pennsylvania Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in Pennsylvania, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Pennsylvania only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Pennsylvania).

 

Pennsylvania CDL applicants must be medically certified that they are physically fit enough to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Pennsylvania applicants must get assistance with the forms from a qualified CDL physician and submit the following documents:

  • (Form MCSA-5875) Medical Examination Report Form
  • (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate

Applicants who receive a CDL must keep their Medical Examiner’s Certificate with them at all times while they are operating a commercial vehicle.

Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Pennsylvania. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

Pennsylvania CDL Endorsements

  • H – Hazmat Vehicles
  • N – Tank Vehicles
  • P – Passenger Vehicles
  • S – School Bus
  • T – Double or Triple Trailer
  • X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazmat Vehicles

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pennsylvania CDL License Test Tips

All Pennsylvania CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. To pass the Pennsylvania test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The Pennsylvania skills test can be taken 15 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements.

To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

  • Be active duty military personnel.
  • Operate a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
  • Have been discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
  • Submit an Application for CDL Skills Test Waiver.

Additional Information

Information on the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles

The Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles administers CDL license regulations in Pennsylvania. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Commercial-Driver/Pages/default.aspx

Phone: 717.412.5300

 

Additional Pennsylvania CDL Helpful Links

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