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Welcome to the Maryland CDL practice test site. Questions on these practice tests are similar to those that are found on the Maryland CDL test and presented by the MVA. Use these practice test questions as you prepare to obtain a Maryland CDL. These tests are free 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 Test" button below to begin. 

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When this item is missing or loose, movement may occur between the fifth wheel assembly and the frame.

2 / 40

You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

3 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

4 / 40

This object should not move more than an inch by pulled by hand with the brakes released for manual slack adjusters.

5 / 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.

6 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

7 / 40

Select the true statement about baffled tankers:

8 / 40

The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

9 / 40

Suspension systems:

10 / 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?

11 / 40

This should have no illegal stickers, dirt, obstructions, or damage to the glass.

12 / 40

The main reason you should pull the dolly out from under a trailer before disconnecting it from the trailer in front is:

13 / 40

When inspecting the ______you are making sure that the lines and hoses are not chafed, cut, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts.

14 / 40

In what position should shut off valves on the rear of the last trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

15 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

16 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and you apply pressure to the brakes, the service air pressure will escape and:

17 / 40

The golden rule for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks is:

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

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

20 / 40

A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

21 / 40

With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park?

22 / 40

Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

23 / 40

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

24 / 40

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

25 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

When backing your vehicle, which of the following is NOT recommended

28 / 40

Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

29 / 40

You should look into the back of the fifth wheel on a dolly to see if it is locked onto the kingpin.

30 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

31 / 40

You should be extra cautious when___while driving a smooth bore tanker combination.

32 / 40

Select the correct setup for shut-off valves:

33 / 40

Which of the following types of emergency equipment must you have on your bus?

34 / 40

Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with?

35 / 40

Remember to_____when steering to avoid a crash while driving doubles.

36 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

37 / 40

What are spring brakes?

38 / 40

A drawbridge does not have a traffic light showing green or a traffic control attendant. How many feet before the draw of a bridge must a bus driver stop?

39 / 40

To test the tractor-trailer connection for security, you should:

40 / 40

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

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How To Get A maryland Commercial Drivers License

Applicants can apply for any CDL and necessary endorsements when they are 21 years of age or older. Applicants may apply for a restricted CDL at the age of 18 years old. This restricted CDL limits the driver to intrastate driving and doesn’t allow HazMat Certification, driving double or triple trailers, or driving school buses with children on board. All applicants must possess a current DOT medical card to be considered for their CDL.

All drivers that have the following issues are considered disqualified from receiving their Maryland CDL.

  • Having a current license suspended, revoked, denied, or canceled.
  • Possessing more than one state driver’s license.
  • Having restricted CDL driving privileges in another state.
  • Being convicted of driving impaired within 24 months prior to submitting a CDL application.

All applicants must successfully pass both a skills test and a knowledge test in order to receive their Maryland CDL. To receive specific endorsements, individuals must pass examinations about the endorsement as well.

Endorsements
X – Tank and Hazmat Endorsement
H – Hazardous Materials
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
T – Double / Triple Trailers

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maryland CDL License Test Tips

Knowledge tests are required to receive Class A, B, and C CDLs and endorsements. All applicants must take a 50 question test and pass with a score of 40 or higher to receive their CDL permit. Those applying for a Class A license must take a 70 question test, with 20 of the questions pertaining directly to combination vehicles. All endorsements require their own specific examination that has been 20 and 30 questions. All assessments must be passed with a score of 80 or higher.

Each applicant is required to complete a three-section skills assessment. This assessment is comprised of a vehicle inspection, driving test, and basic control test. To pass the skills portion of the CDL assessment, applicants must successfully show their knowledge in all three areas. Those seeking vehicle-specific endorsements must take the skills test in that specific type of vehicle they want the endorsement for.

Additional Information

Information on the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration

The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration provides the oversight and administration of CDL requirements in Maryland. To get more information contact them via:

Website: http://www.mva.maryland.gov/drivers/apply/cdl/commercial.htm

Phone:  410.424.3011

 

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