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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

What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?

someone might try to pass you on your right

you might damage your leaf springs

someone might try to pass you on your left

all of these answers are correct

2 / 40

If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

bias

treaded

radial

dual

3 / 40

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

Small arms ammunition (orm-d)

Emergency hospital supplies

Tear gas

Emergency drug shipments

4 / 40

In the event of a tire failure you should...

disengage the clutch so you are in neutral gear

accelerate quickly until you find a place to pull over

pump the brakes until you come to a stop

stay off the brake and hold the steering wheel firmly

5 / 40

Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

starting up a hill and entering a curve

starting down a hill and finishing a curve

starting up a hill and finishing a curve

starting down a hill and entering a curve

6 / 40

Do converter dollies have spring brakes?

yes

some do

none of the answers listed

7 / 40

Select the definition of "off-tracking."

it is when the trailer wheels go in a different direction from the front wheels

it is when the rear wheels of the vehicle follow a different path way than that of the front wheels

it is wheen the rear wheel skid and the front wheels maintain a straight path

none of the answers listed

8 / 40

Select how you can tell if your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system:

the vehicle is manufactured after 2001

the vehicle is manufactured after 1998

the vehicle is manufactured after 1990

the vehicle is manufactured after 2005

9 / 40

The bolst, brackets, or bushings that attach the air bag and/or spring to the vehicle and axle frame are _____.

spring mounts

shock dampeners

lug bolt

none of the answers listed

10 / 40

The safety valve is usually set to open at:

75 psi

150 psi

125 psi

225 psi

11 / 40

The reason a bulk liquid tanker is hard to handle is:

Because of the high friction point.

Because the cargo has a low center of gravity.

Because the cargo has a high center of gravity.

Because the cargo has a high density.

12 / 40

When driving tank vehicles you should:

Maintain the posted speed limit as you enter the curve.

None of the answers listed.

Come to a stop before entering a curve and then accelerate through it.

Decrease your speed before entering a curve and then accelerate through it.

13 / 40

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

Opening the emergency exits.

Dangle the radio microphone out of the driver window for later use.

Notifying the dispatch office of the evacuation.

Securing the bus.

14 / 40

When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

check your tires every 2 hours or every 100 miles

all of these answers are correct

insure that you have enough antifreeze in the system

let your tires cool down (remain stopped) if they are too hot to touch

15 / 40

If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

For crossing, students should make eye contact with the bus driver and wait for the driver's signal that it is safe to proceed.

If the bus is equipped with the crossing gate, the danger of running over the child is eliminated.

When the driver signals that it is safe to proceed, the students must run across the street to reduce the exposure to danger.

The student should wait to cross the street until the bus continues on its route.

16 / 40

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

first aid certification

accelerating

safely backing

steering

17 / 40

Which of the following about the front tires on a commercial bus is true?

Must not be recapped, but can be regrooved.

Can be regrooved or recapped as long as they have 4/32 tread depth.

Must not have recapped or regrooved tires.

Can be recapped, but never regrooved.

18 / 40

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

Talking with riders while driving.

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

Refueling in a closed building with riders on board.

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

19 / 40

What should you do if the low air pressure warning comes on for only one system in a truck or bus that has a dual air brake system?

continue on with your trip

stop and safely park your vehicle only continue once the issue has been resolved

decrease your speed and test the other system

decrease your speed and head to the closest mechanic

20 / 40

Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

ensure that the landing gear is slighty off of the ground

check the trailer height

all answers listed

lock the trailer brakes

21 / 40

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

first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flares

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

warning devices for parked vehicles, first aid kit, flares

none of these answers are correct

22 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

empty trucks stop in the same distance as a fully loaded truck

they have a smaller stopping distance than full trailers

empty trailers are easier to stop because there is not cargo shifting

they have poor traction due to wheel lockup and bouncing

23 / 40

In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:

protect the area

stop any bleeding and keep the victims warm

move the victims out of the way immediately

notify authorities

24 / 40

This item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

Fifth wheel

Frame

Lug bolts

Spacers

25 / 40

On tandem axle for trailers, the sliding mechanism and locking device is:

Tandem release (locking pin/arm)

Metal frame

Air brake system

Fifth wheel

26 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to crossing your air lines on a new trailer with spring brakes

there is no way to know if there is an issue

you will be unable to realse the trailer brakes

you will have brakes that are not operational

you will be unable to release the tractor brakes

27 / 40

What is the standee line?

A 2 inch line down the aisle to help keep passenger traffic flowing.

A line around each seat to help each passenger have a little personal space.

A line at the back of the bus where passengers must stand before exiting.

A 2 inch line on the floor that all passengers must stay behind.

28 / 40

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

Students should be told to remain seated while the bus is in motion.

Students should be told to pick up any dropped objects as long as it is not under the bus.

Students should be told to leave any dropped objects and move to the point of safety out of danger and get the driver's attention to retrieve the object.

Students should be told not to use the handrails when exiting the bus due to the possibility of causing a clothing hang up.

29 / 40

A baffled tanker has:

No side to side surge.

Bulkheads with holes that allow liquid to flow through it.

Balls floating in it to increase the speed of the liquid movement.

Separate compartments inside the trailer.

30 / 40

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

keep a firm pressure on the brake pedal

use the emergency brakes only

use stab or controlled braking

turn off the abs and brace for impact

31 / 40

If you are transporting cargo, you should inspect the cargo and securing devices:

before the trip, within 50 miles after beginning the trip, and at least every 150 miles or 3 hours

before the trip

during every driving brake on the trip

within the first 50 miles of driving

32 / 40

What should the driver pay special attention to when driving smaller tanks?

The distrubition of weight.

All answers listed.

The level of the fluid.

The high center of gravity.

33 / 40

Which of the following is the most important reason for doing a pre-trip inspection?

to make sure the vehicle will make your destination

because other drivers do it

to make sure nothing has been stolen from the vehicle

safety for yourself and other road users

34 / 40

A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle is _____.

Class 1 explosives

Class 7 radioactive materials

Class 3 flammable liquids

Class 6 poisons

35 / 40

When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

Any one of the above.

Describe the hazardous materials first.

Have the hazardous materials highlighted.

Identify the materials by the letter x or rq in the hm column.

36 / 40

This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

The header board

The apron

The fifth wheel

The platform

37 / 40

How do you release the dolly brakes when coupling twin trailers?

by charging the air line

by opening the air tank petcock

by flushing the brake line

by opening the shut off valve

38 / 40

What is the main difference between a portable tank and a cargo tank?

Cargo tanks are permanently attached, portable tanks are temporarily attached.

Cargo tanks are filled while on the vehicle, portable tanks are filled while off the vehicle.

All of these answers are correct.

Portable tanks must additionally show the owner or lessee's name on them.

39 / 40

While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on the foot brake and _____.

see if the air pressure drops more than 4 lbs in a minute while holding it down for a full minute in a combination vehicle

none of the answers listed

see if the air pressure drops more than 3 lbs in a minute while holding it down for that full minute in a single vehicle

both of the answers listed

40 / 40

The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

In clear view, within reach while driving.

In a pouch on the driver's door.

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

Any of the above locations.

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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.

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

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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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