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CDL Practice Test

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.

1 / 40

The designation RQ identifies the material's:

Reference quotient

Regulatory quantity

Reportable quantity

Regulatory quotient

2 / 40

The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

Any of the above locations.

On the driver's seat when out of the vehicle.

In a pouch on the driver's door.

In clear view, within reach while driving.

3 / 40

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

A deduction of 15 points.

None of the answers listed.

The driver must restart the pre-trip from the beginning.

An automatic failure of the vehicle inspection test.

4 / 40

You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver license. When can you legally haul hazardous materials?

Only when the vehicle does not require placards.

Only when the shipment does not cross state lines.

Only in the event of a federally declared emergency situation.

Never.

5 / 40

To find out if a shipment includes a hazardous material, you should:

Check for a fence around the loading dock.

Ask the driver.

Look at the shipping papers.

Open and inspect every package and container.

6 / 40

The 3 parts of the air brake system are: service brakes, parking brakes, and ____.

disc brakes

v-cam brakes

foot brakes

bolt brakes

7 / 40

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

too much weight on the steering axles

too little weight on the driving axles

under loaded front axles

high center of gravity

8 / 40

You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

pump the brake pedal to come to a stop immediately

maintain highway speed and keep an eye on your air pressure gauge

wait until the air brakes kick in automatically

come to a safe stop while you still have control of the brakes

9 / 40

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?

40 psi

70 psi

They should never pop out

20 psi

10 / 40

There should be ___space between the upper and lower fifth wheel after coupling.

1/30 inch

none of the answers listed

1/12 inch

1/8 inch

11 / 40

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

it depends on how heavy the load is

none

1/2 to 1 inch

1 to 1 1/2 inches

12 / 40

Drivers who transport route controlled radioactive materials must carry a dated certificate of radioactive materials training. This training must have ocurred within the last:

4 years

1 years

3 years

2 years

13 / 40

You should_____when checking the slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

pull on the slack adjusters after draining the air from the system

pull on the slack adjuster while the parking brakes are on

make sure there is an inch of leeway in each direction for the slack adjuster

pull hard on each slack adjuster while wearing gloves

14 / 40

What are the three types of emergency equipment that you must have with your vehicle?

fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses, warning devices for parked vehicles

first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flares

none of these answers are correct

warning devices for parked vehicles, first aid kit, flares

15 / 40

You should make sure the_____before backing under a trailer.

landing gear is fully raised

air brakes have been shut off

trailer brakes are locked down

tractor shut off valve is normal

16 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

Small arms ammunition (orm-d)

Tear gas

Emergency hospital supplies

Emergency drug shipments

17 / 40

Unless you_____you will feel the effects of a liquid surge.

haul thick liquids

gradually come to a stop

all answers listed

make turns carefully and slowly

18 / 40

Which of the following is not a prohibited practice on the bus:

Towing a disabled bus with riders aboard when getting off would be a safe option.

Fueling your bus with riders on board if about to run out of fuel.

Talking with riders while driving.

Refueling in a closed building with riders on board.

19 / 40

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

It is not the proper shipping name only those in roman type above it are proper shipping names.

It is a foreign substance.

The substance is for international transport.

It is the proper shipping name.

20 / 40

What will probably happen if the converter dolly is still under the second trailer and the pintle hook is unhooked?

the engine brakes will unlock

nothing will happen

the dolly tow bar could fly up

the air lines will explode

21 / 40

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

Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gust.

Speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible.

Pull off the road to wait for the winds to die down.

Drive only head-in to the wind to avoid cross-wind buffeting.

22 / 40

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

No matter how you steer, you will continue in a straight line.

The tank will roll over.

Nothing will occur.

The surge will disconnect the tank from the truck.

23 / 40

Which of the following are possible causes of tire fires?

loose fuel connections or under-inflated tires

poor cargo ventilation or short circuits

dual tires that touch and under-inflated tires

improperly loaded cargo and dual tires that touch

24 / 40

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

All answers listed.

When hauling food or milk products.

When unloading or loading.

When stopping or starting.

25 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

Allow riders on the bus until departure time.

Mention rules at the start of the trip.

Explain rules at the start of the trip.

Remind riders about rules once trip begins.

26 / 40

Which of the following is something the driver must watch for:

All of these answers are correct.

Appropriate clearance around and over the bus.

Gaps your bus needs to accelerate and merge with traffic.

Poles and tree limbs at stops.

27 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

about two car lengths

about 1/4 mile

about the length of a football field or 100 yards

about two truck lengths

28 / 40

Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

None of the answers listed.

Allowing you to take tighter turns.

Moving the truck in the direction the liquid flows in.

Increasing the wind drag.

29 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

Should not be allowed on the bus.

May be thrown off the bus.

Should not be discharged where it would be unsafe for them.

Is not your responsibility.

30 / 40

How do you make sure the air lines are not crossed and the trailer brakes are working after supplying air to the trailer?

listen for brake sounds as you apply pressure off and on the trailer brakes

release the tractor brakes

lift the brake pedal up

activate the parking brakes

31 / 40

Before backing under the trailer after connecting the air lines you should:

supply air to the trailer system and then pull the air supply knob out

take a walk around the vehicle to make sure it is clear of obstructions

have a random pedestrian direct your path of travel

double check to make sure the trailer brakes are off

32 / 40

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

signal before you exit

signal when you want to change lanes

signal when you are merging into traffic

signal just before you start to make a turn

33 / 40

It is important for driving safety to always be looking ahead. Which of the following is NOT a recommended time/distance that you should be looking ahead?

about 12-15 seconds

about 1/4 mile for open highway driving

about 5 car lengths on the highway

about 1 block for city driving

34 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

communicate

take away

minimize

elevate

35 / 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.

Keep driving for help as quickly as possible.

Send someone for help with all the necessary information.

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

36 / 40

Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

A bulk container permanently attached to a vehicle.

A bulk container not permanently attached to a vehicle.

A bulk container which can be securely affixed to a vehicle.

None of these answers are correct.

37 / 40

If you do become sleepy while driving, you should _____.

roll down the windows

drink caffeinated beverages

stop to sleep

turn up the radio

38 / 40

How can you check slack adjusters?

by pulling hard on each slack adjuster

it is not possible to check manually

by using a fixed wrench

by frequently checking the pressure gauge

39 / 40

The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

0.72

0.65

0.85

0.5

40 / 40

To decide which placards you need, if any, what three things do you need to know?

Materials hazard class, percentage of total volume, and amount of all hazardous materials on your vehicle.

Packing group numbers, amount being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials of all classes on your vehicle.

Materials hazard class, amount being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials of all classes on your vehicle.

Materials hazard class, location being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials on your vehicle.

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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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