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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 stopped on a divided highway where should your reflectors be placed?

2 / 40

After the initial drop, the maximum leakage rates per minute is:

3 / 40

Which of the following statements about bus evacuation is true?

4 / 40

What is always required before loading, driving, or unloading a tanker?

5 / 40

What are the liquid tight separations between compartments inside tanks called?

6 / 40

Why should you know the outage?

7 / 40

On a bus, you may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than:

8 / 40

The best way to describe a dual air brake system is:

9 / 40

You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

10 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to turn over when you make a sudden turn while pulling doubles?

11 / 40

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

12 / 40

A placarded vehicle must carry what type of fire extinguisher?

13 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

14 / 40

On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

15 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valves and pintle hook be in?

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

How do you make sure the trailer height is correct before coupling?

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Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

19 / 40

How can you check slack adjusters?

20 / 40

When not towing a trailer, why should the tractor glad hands be locked?

21 / 40

Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

22 / 40

What is the purpose of a baffle?

23 / 40

Before pulling away, make sure the landing gear of the trailer is:

24 / 40

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

25 / 40

The floor liner for explosives may not:

26 / 40

To decide which placards you need, if any, what three things do you need to know?

27 / 40

Commerical vehicles typically have this type of brake.

28 / 40

How do you test your service brakes?

29 / 40

Select the statement that best describes what the service line is for.

30 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

31 / 40

You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

32 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

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

35 / 40

This object should not be spliced, cut, chafed, or worn through to allow steel braid to show.

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

What does the air compressor governor control?

38 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

39 / 40

It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas is slippery?

40 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

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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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