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Welcome to the Maine CDL practice test site. Questions on these practice tests are designed to mirror those that are found on the Maine CDL test. These tests are complimentary and you may take them as many times as you would like. 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 Quiz" button below to begin.

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This component should be checked that it is solid, securely bolted to the tracture frame, and clear of objects.

2 / 40

Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

Select the true statement about seeing ahead.

5 / 40

The safety valve is usually set to open at:

6 / 40

Which of the following statements about stopping distances is NOT true?

7 / 40

When should air tanks be drained?

8 / 40

How do you check the air compressor governor "cut in" and "cut out" pressures?

9 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

10 / 40

Your bus is disabled. With riders aboard, the bus may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:

11 / 40

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

12 / 40

Select the factors that can cause your brakes to fade or fail:

13 / 40

An air system that is fully charged will typically have ___ psi of pressure.

14 / 40

With the controlled braking method, you _____?

15 / 40

Which hazard classes must you NEVER smoke, or perform any activity involving fire, within 25 feet of?

16 / 40

Select the true statement about converter dollies:

17 / 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?

18 / 40

What will occur as a result of failing to perform all 3 components of the air brake check?

19 / 40

The longest crack that brake or disc drums can have is:

20 / 40

What keeps air in the tanks should the air compressor develop a leak?

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Select the portion of the combination vehicle that is most likely to turn over suddenly when pulling a double trailer:

22 / 40

There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

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Air brake systems should not lose air faster than____when testing for air leakage rates in combination vehicles before applying the brake pedal.

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You should never brake and should rely only steering inputs to avoid a crash while driving a tanker truck.

25 / 40

The air leakage rate for combination vehicles should not be more than _ psi a minute.

26 / 40

Why should you know the outage?

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

29 / 40

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

30 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

Placarded vehicles must carry which type of fire extinguisher?

33 / 40

After the initial drop, the maximum leakage rates per minute is:

34 / 40

When approaching a school bus stop, you should:

35 / 40

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

36 / 40

On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

39 / 40

Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

40 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

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How To Get A maine Commercial Drivers License

Applicants can apply for their CDL at the age of 21 years old. Those who are between the ages of 18 years old and 21 years old can apply for a CDL with some restrictions. These drivers cannot possess a HazMat Endorsement, drive doubles or triples, or drive out of the state of Maine. All applicants for a Maine CDL must possess a Medical Examiner’s Certificate or DOT medical card.

Any of the following instances will disqualify a driver from obtaining their CDL in the state of Maine.

  • Having a currently suspended, denied, canceled, or revoked driver’s license.
  • Having more than one driver’s license from multiple states.
  • Being convicted of driving impaired in a commercial vehicle 24 months prior to applying.
  • Having CDL driving privileges revoked in another state.

Applicants applying for a Maine CDL must successfully complete the necessary knowledge and skills test to receive their new driving privileges.

Endorsements
H – Hazardous Materials
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Transport
T – Doubles / Triples
X – HazMat and Tank Vehicles
L – Air Brakes
S – School Bus

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maine CDL License Test Tips

To obtain a Maine CDL and any special endorsements individuals must take one or more knowledge tests. To get a Class A, B, and C commercial driver’s license you must pass a 50 question general knowledge test relating to commercial driving. Class A applicants will need to answer an additional 20 questions about combination driving. When an applicant is seeking endorsements, they will be required to complete one additional knowledge test per endorsement. Tank Vehicle, Doubles, Triples, and Passenger Endorsements all have 20 questions assessments. School Bus Endorsements and Air Brake Restriction Removals require a 25 question test.

Once an applicant passes all necessary knowledge tests, they will be required to complete a skills test. This tests the applicant’s knowledge of hands on driving experience, vehicle inspection, and basic vehicle control. All applicants applying for Passenger Transport and School Bus Endorsements as well as removal of the Air Brakes Restriction must pass an additional skills test.

Additional Information

Information on the Maine Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles

The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles provides the oversight and administration of CDL requirements in Maine. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/commercial/index.html

Phone:  207.624.9000

 

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