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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.

1 / 40

Tires should should be replaced:

all of these answers are correct

when there are broken valve stems

if the tread depth on your front tires is less than 4/32 deep

when the tread separates

2 / 40

You don't want to use wheel chocks when hooking a combination to a second trailer with no spring brakes. What should you do?

use a portable generator to supply brake pressure

make sure the trailer will not roll away when coupling

none of the answers listed

supply air to the trailer air system via the tractor and then disconnect the emergency line

3 / 40

You should adjust all the outside left and right side flat mirrors to see:

The passenger area inside the bus.

The entire area to the rear of the mirror along the side of the bus.

The rear right and left tires touching the ground as well as 200 feet behind the bus.

The children's exit path out of the main bus door.

4 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

take away

minimize

communicate

elevate

5 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

All of these answers are correct.

Every handhold and railing is secure.

Emergency exit handles are secure.

Rider signaling devices are working.

6 / 40

Where are shut-off valves located?

either at the front or the back of the trailer

at the front and back of the trailer

at the back of the trailer

at the front of the trailer

7 / 40

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

have the fifth wheel's free play as tight as possible

take turns slowly

drive while intoxicated

have the brakes properly adjusted

8 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

Right after starting the lane change.

Before and after signaling the change.

After completing the lane change.

All of these answers are correct.

9 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency steering and tankers:

It is easier to counter steer than other vehicles.

Have a firm grip on the steering wheel before making quick movements of the steering wheel.

Do not apply the brakes when making quick movements of the steering wheel.

None of the answers listed.

10 / 40

What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

Just dangerous placards are required.

Poison 23 and dangerous.

None, you cannot load these materials together.

Poison 23 and flammable gas 21.

11 / 40

At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

150 psi

125 psi

100 psi

225 psi

12 / 40

Which seats not securely fastened to the bus are usually allowed?

Window seats.

None of these answers are correct.

The driver's seat only.

Any of the last row seats.

13 / 40

A safe haven is:

The slang term for the last stop at the end of your driving day when carrying hazardous materials.

A place that has been approved to park unattended vehicles carrying explosives.

A place to stay once you have reported your company for illegal activity.

A place where it is safe to dump any kind of hazardous materials.

14 / 40

Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

Drive down or up an incline.

Stops and starts.

All answers listed.

Driving into the wind.

15 / 40

If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except...

about 100 feet in front of your vehicle

about 100 feet behind your vehicle

on the other side of a divided highway

within 10 feet of the front or rear corners

16 / 40

You must first______to supply air to the trailer.

cross the air lines to check for the presence of leaks

pull out the tractor protection valve

turn off the engine so you can hear the brakes

push in the tractor protection valve

17 / 40

To avoid rollover when going through a curve, the best thing to do is:

Drive at a speed below the posted speed limit.

Drive at a speed higher than the posted speed limit.

Pump the brakes through the curve.

Ride the brakes through the curve.

18 / 40

Unless you_____you will feel the effects of a liquid surge.

make turns carefully and slowly

gradually come to a stop

all answers listed

haul thick liquids

19 / 40

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

in the latched position

removed from the dolly

in a halfway open position

in the unlatched position

20 / 40

How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

all of these answers are correct

every 150 miles or every three hours

within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip

after every break you take during driving

21 / 40

How much space should there be between the lower and upper fifth wheel?

zero

it is dependent on the load you are carrying

1 to 2 inches

1/4 to 1/2 of an inch

22 / 40

How often should air tanks be drained?

every 7 days

every 4-5 days

every 6 hours

once a day

23 / 40

To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

get 8-9 hours of sleep

all of these answers are correct

avoid medications that cause drowsiness

schedule trips during the daytime hours

24 / 40

The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others is known as.

distracted driving

defensive driving

aggressive driving

road rage

25 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

you should apply a firm pressure to the brake pedal at the same moment you do quick steering movements

it is easier to tip doubles and triples from quick steering movements than other vehicles

nothing will occur

it is easier to countersteer doubles/triples than other vehicles

26 / 40

Be careful to check the_____when unloading the smaller tanks of bulk heads.

percentage of water

the fuel to air ratio

weight distribution

percentage of alcohol

27 / 40

You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials ______.

in a pouch on the driver’s door or in clear view within immediate reach while the seat belt is fastened while driving on the driver’s seat when out of the vehicle

with the bills of lading

within 100 feet of the hazardous materials at all times

in a pouch on the drivers door or in the overhead compartment above the driver’s seat only

28 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to as why you should make sure the fifth wheel plate is greased as recommended:

To make sure the electrical connections are good.

To decease heat and noise.

To make sure that uncoupling easier.

To prevent any steering problems.

29 / 40

Where is compressed air stored?

in the storage tank

in the gasoline tank

in the compartment for the engine

in the hose lines

30 / 40

How many different hazard classes are there?

31 / 40

What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

Keep driving, slowly and cautiously, until you reach a phone.

Leave your truck parked with emergency lights on and walk for help.

Keep driving for help as quickly as possible.

Send someone for help with all the necessary information.

32 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

downshift before climbing a hill

downshift before starting down a hill

downshift before entering a curve

downshift when you get to the bottom of a hill

33 / 40

A leak rate for a straight truck or bus air brake system should not exceed _____psi per minute when the engine is off and the brakes are released.

34 / 40

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

6 fuses, 3 red reflective triangles, or 3 liquid burning flares.

A rated and properly charged fire extinguisher.

Tire changing equipment.

Extra electrical fuses.

35 / 40

How do you hook a combination to a second trailer without spring brakes and without using wheel chocks?

disconnect the air supply lines after supplying air to the trailer air system via the tractor

go ahead and couple it

make sure the trailer won't roll when coupling

have the trailer electric cord to a generator so it can supply braking power

36 / 40

Which of the following must be closed while the bus is in motion?

Both hatches

Windows

Emergency windows

Roof vents

37 / 40

Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?

time of day

weather

length and steepness of grade

total weight of the vehicle and cargo

38 / 40

Why should you cover cargo?

to protect individuals from any spilled cargo

all of these answers are correct

to protect your cargo from bad weather

because many states require it

39 / 40

Select the accurate statement in regards to rolling up the landing gear to complete the coupling process.

you should use a high gear to make the process faster

you should use a low gear until the tractor is supporting the trailer

you should grease the landing gear the increase the speed of the process

you should leave the landing gear at the half way mark to make the uncoupling process easier later

40 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

Remind riders about rules once trip begins.

Mention rules at the start of the trip.

Allow riders on the bus until departure time.

Explain rules at the start of the trip.

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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.

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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

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