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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 trailer should be lowered so that _____.

the tractor comes in contact with the nose of the trailer

the trailer is high above the fifth wheel

it is slightly raised when the tractor is backed under it

you are able to use the landing gear to make adjustments

2 / 40

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

1/2 the width of the friction area.

Cracks are not permitted.

1/2 inch across in a straight line.

None of the answers listed.

3 / 40

On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

How much of the material can be put in a vehicle without placarding.

To what shipping mode the information on that line applies.

How to ship an item.

What materials can be loaded together.

4 / 40

Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

it increases the air pressure

it decreases the braking power

it cools them down

lower air pressure

5 / 40

The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

When loading and unloading students.

When the students become unruly on the bus.

On long bus journeys.

Crossing railway crossing.

6 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

as if it is an engine

as if it is an axle with a fifth wheel

as if it is cargo

as if it is a trailer

7 / 40

Which of the following is a necessary qualification for non-bulk packaging?

All of these answers are necessary qualifications.

Maximum net mass of 400 kg, or less than 450 l if used as a receptacle for a solid.

A maximum capacity of 450 l or less if it is used as a receptacle for liquids.

Maximum water capacity of 454 kg or less if used as a receptacle for gases.

8 / 40

The two main things to look ahead for while driving are _____.

fire and flooding

truck stops and police

traffic and road conditions

bridges and tunnels

9 / 40

A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

100 gallons

Any amount

110 gallons

1,001 pounds or more

10 / 40

How should you know when to shift?

engine speed and road speed

engine speed and the shift indicator light

every 3 to 5 seconds or engine speed

road speed and wind speed

11 / 40

This object should not have any missing parts, be fully raised, the crank handle is secured, and that there is no damage to the frame.

Landing gear

Release arm

Drop arm

Lifts/doors/tires

12 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

To give the mechanic something to do.

For safety required by federal, state, and local laws.

To assist the school principal with their report.

To check for flat tires.

13 / 40

For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs.

four

two

one

six

14 / 40

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

None of these answers are correct.

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.

15 / 40

It takes special care to drive tankers with liquid in them because:

The baffles create odd rocking motions.

The high center of gravity of the load.

The low center of gravity of the load.

The movement of the liquid even when the truck is stopped.

16 / 40

To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

all of these answers are correct

get 8-9 hours of sleep

schedule trips during the daytime hours

avoid medications that cause drowsiness

17 / 40

How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip

every 150 miles or every three hours

after every break you take during driving

all of these answers are correct

18 / 40

This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

All answers listed

The air system lines

The brake linings

The brake chambers

19 / 40

The emergency air line is _____and the service air line is____.

red, green

white, blue

red, blue

yellow, white

20 / 40

What is the next step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

Call school administrator or the police to remove the student.

Stand up and speak respectfully to the offender, if a change of setting is needed, have the student move to a seat near you.

Unload the student at the next stop.

Remove the student from the vehilce for the safety of the other children.

21 / 40

When you discharge an unruly passenger, you must choose a place that is:

The next stop.

Off the regular route.

As safe as possible, or the next stop.

Dark and poorly lighted.

22 / 40

Do empty trucks have the best braking?

yes, but only on wet surfaces

yes, but only if the truck is newer than 1998

yes

23 / 40

Some school busses are marked with the LNG placard. What does LNG stand for?

Low-range pneumatic gearbox.

Liquified natural gas.

None of these answers are correct.

Lifted neutral graftring.

24 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

It is a separate document that all hazmat drivers must keep in their vehicles.

On all packages.

On the original shipping paper.

There is no such thing.

25 / 40

You should____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop due to a crash.

use the hand valve

maintain pressure on the brake pedal

use stab or controlled braking

use only the engine brakes

26 / 40

What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?

get 1/4 closer to the car in front of you, then back off again multiply how long this took you by 4 for following distance

wait until a vehicle passes a shadow or landmark, then count the seconds until you pass it

text a friend and tell them to text you back in ten seconds and see how long that seemed to take compared to how far you traveled

use the stopwatch on your phone to try to determine how long before you reach a mile marker after the car in front of you appeared to reach it

27 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

See the blind spot immediately behind the bus.

See the area where students exit the bus.

See all of the students.

Monitor traffic that approaches and enters the blind spot area.

28 / 40

What are spring brakes?

they are powerful springs that are restrained by air pressure when the air pressure is removed, the brakes are applied

they are large springs that are held closed by air pressure if the air pressure is increased the brakes are applied

they are big springs with air pressure in them if the air pressure decreases, the brakes are applied

none of the answers listed

29 / 40

Shifting into a lower gear and removing your foot off of the accelerator to slow your vehicle is known as?

brake fade

anti-lock braking

double clutching

engine braking

30 / 40

This object releases the fifth wheel locking jaw to allow uncoupling.

The locking pins

The arm bar

The release arm

The apron

31 / 40

The interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used:

To replace the parking brake.

To replace the rear door emergency buzzer.

As a safety feature when the exit door is open.

All of these answers are correct.

32 / 40

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

Division 64

Division 62

Division 63

Division 61

33 / 40

The compressor is connected to the engine via _____?

r-belt

stag gears

lines

v-belt or gears

34 / 40

What do you check when doing a visual inspection of the coupling?

that the locking jaw is open around the kingpin and that there is some space between the lower and upper fifth wheel

the locking jaw is closed around the kingpin and there is no space beween the lower and upper fifth wheel

none of the answers listed

that the locking jaw is closed around the kingpin and that there is no space between the upper and lower fifth wheel

35 / 40

Cylinders containing compressed gases may only be loaded onto a vehicle without a flat floor or platform if the cylinders are:

All of these answers are correct.

Loaded in an upright or horizontal position.

Loaded into racks attached to the vehicle.

In boxes that will keep them from turning over.

36 / 40

Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

starting up a hill and finishing a curve

starting down a hill and entering a curve

starting down a hill and finishing a curve

starting up a hill and entering a curve

37 / 40

Five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount are ______.

corrosive 4, hazardous 14, flammable 2, explosives 7, and radioactive 12

explosives 11, corrosive 8, flammable 3, explosives 14, and poison 61

poison gas 23, dangerous when wet 43, explosives 13, explosives 12, and explosives 11

none of these answers are correct

38 / 40

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic

20 feet, 50 feet, and 100 feet toward approaching traffic

50 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward approaching traffic

100 feet, 200 feet, and 300 feet toward approaching traffic

39 / 40

Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

Because motorists ignore students walking to school.

Because many students are killed while getting on and off a school bus each year.

Because only high school students understand how to cross the road.

Because school district officials have the authority to conduct surprise quizzes and you must know the correct answers to keep your job.

40 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

Descriptive name in roman print

Un marks

Name in italics

Identification number

Your score is

The average score is 0%

4.5/5 - (2 votes)

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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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