maryland
CDL Practice Test

0

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. 

1 / 40

Select the action that is not appropriate when driving on slippery roads:

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

When driving with multiple trailers, which one should be right behind the tractor?

7 / 40

It is good practice to_____when uncoupling.

8 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

9 / 40

What will happen right away should the service air line come apart but the emergency line is intact while driving a combination vehicle?

10 / 40

Select the true statement about double or triple trailers.

11 / 40

The cause of almost half of all truck driver deaths are:

12 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

13 / 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:

14 / 40

At around____the governor allows the air compressor to start pumping again:

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an important reason to look far ahead when you are driving?

17 / 40

Why should you test the tractor protection valve?

18 / 40

When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be:

19 / 40

What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

20 / 40

When driving a combination vehicle, the trailer breaks away severing the air lines. The trailer brakes should come on and ____.

21 / 40

Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

22 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

23 / 40

If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?

24 / 40

As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

25 / 40

Before backing under the trailer you should______when coupling a tractor and trailer with air lines already connected.

26 / 40

What are shippers trying to accomplish when they package the material?

27 / 40

A driver of a tanker should use an escape ramp when _____.

28 / 40

The method used to make sure the spring brakes will come on automatically is to:

29 / 40

When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the liquid inside of a bulk tank causing a tank truck to roll sideways.

32 / 40

What does the amount of liquid allowed in the tank depend on?

33 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

34 / 40

How much space should there be between the lower and upper fifth wheel?

35 / 40

The floor liner for explosives may not:

36 / 40

The sliding mechanism and locking device for a tandem axle on trailers is:

37 / 40

This item does not need to be checked during the cab check.

38 / 40

You should adjust all the outside left and right side convex mirrors to see:

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

Your score is

The average score is 0%

5/5 - (2 votes)

CDL Category Practice Tests

CDL Practice Test

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

Hit the Open Road

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

 

Additional Maryland CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access more valuable Maryland CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Maryland.