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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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What is a king pin?

2 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the center of gravity for tanks:

3 / 40

Which of the following statements about "Radioactive" labels is true?

4 / 40

You must first______to supply air to the trailer.

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You should decrease to a safe speed before entering a curve and then_____through it.

6 / 40

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

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

Rods, connecting links, and arms from the steering box to the wheel are a part of the:

9 / 40

What should you do before you begin to couple?

10 / 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.

11 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate reason to flash your braking lights?

12 / 40

While driving on a clear night with low beam headlights, you should be able to stop within:

13 / 40

You should check____when loading the small tanks of a cargo tank with bulkheads.

14 / 40

Why should you use chocks when parking a trailer without spring brakes?

15 / 40

Select when you should use the parking brake:

16 / 40

Which of the following should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

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If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from the traveled portion of the roadway?

18 / 40

What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

19 / 40

The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

20 / 40

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

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

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Why does it take special skills to haul a tank vehicle?

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

24 / 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?

25 / 40

You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

26 / 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:

27 / 40

Make sure that_____before you back under a trailer.

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Select the true statement about retest markings:

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

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

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While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

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You should keep a minimum of ____between another vehicle and the double trailer with 100 ft truck driving at 30 mph.

33 / 40

When approaching a school bus stop, you should:

34 / 40

What does the service brake system do?

35 / 40

What school bus accidents should be reported?

36 / 40

Select the first action to do when the low air pressure warning comes on:

37 / 40

The brake pushrod should not move more than____for manual slack adjusters.

38 / 40

Select the true statement about baffled tankers:

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

Where should the safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever be located for coupling to be complete?

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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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