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Welcome to the Massachusetts CDL practice test site. You this site as a study guide as you prepare to take the CDL Test in Massachusetts. Questions on these practice tests cover areas addressed in the MA CDL manual. You can take the MASS CDL permit practice tests as many times as you need to and the tests are free. 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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How often should you check your cargo?

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The average person requires how many hours of sleep per 24 hour period?

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How do you make sure the air lines are not crossed and the trailer brakes are working after supplying air to the trailer?

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What is a common cause of tire fires?

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

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

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

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Select the true statement in regards to brake drums:

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Which of the following is not a prohibited practice on the bus:

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When should you not use the parking brakes?

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Select the true statement about convex ("spot") mirrors.

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A truck with baffles will handle:

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The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

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The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

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The method for testing hydraulic brakes for leaks is to _____.

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Never refuel your bus:

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Select how brakes work on long, steep downgrades:

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Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

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This should be cleaned and then adjusted properly while inside the cab.

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

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Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

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An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

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

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By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a:

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It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes?

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

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How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?

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What is most likely to occur when the front wheels begin to skid?

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

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Is it important to look into the back of the fifth wheel to see if the lockpin is locked in?

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

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When should you avoid using the parking brake?

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What school bus accidents should be reported?

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You can be sure air is supplied to the second trailer by:

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If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?

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A "transport index" relates to products that are:

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Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?

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Select the true statement in regards to as why you should make sure the fifth wheel plate is greased as recommended:

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What will probably happen if the converter dolly is still under the second trailer and the pintle hook is unhooked?

40 / 40

Which of the following is NOT something you need to know in order to determine if you need to use placards?

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How To Get A massachusetts Commercial Drivers License

Applicants must be at least 21 years or older to apply for a CDL. Applicants that are between the ages of 18 and 21 may apply for a restricted CDL. A restricted CDL doesn’t include a HazMat Endorsement and restricts the driver to intrastate driving, meaning only driving in the state of Massachusetts. All applicants must present a DOT medical card that certifies they have the necessary physical and vision requirements for driving a commercial vehicle.

There are certain instances in which applicants will be disqualified from obtaining their CDL in the state of Massachusetts. These include the following:

  • Having multiple driver’s licenses.
  • Being convicted of driving impaired in a commercial vehicle within 24 months prior to submitting your application.
  • Having CDL disqualifications in another State.
  • Having a canceled, denied, revoked, or suspended driver’s license.

Massachusetts applicants looking to get their CDL must take both a hands-on skills test and one or more knowledge tests.

Endorsements
T – Double or Triple Trailers
P- Passenger Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
H – Hazardous Materials
X – Tank and Hazardous Materials Combination

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massachusetts CDL License Test Tips

The CDL Class and any endorsements that an applicant is seeking will determine how many tests they must take. All Classes require a 50 question test on the subject of commercial driving. Class A applicants must take an additional 20 question assessment testing their knowledge of combination information. If an applicant is seeking endorsements, they will be required to take one additional test per endorsement sought. These tests range from 20 to 30 questions depending on the endorsement. All knowledge tests must be passed with a score of 80 percent or higher for an applicant to be eligible for the practical skills test to get their CDL and necessary endorsements.

Each CDL applicant must successfully pass a three-part practical skills test. This is comprised of a driving test, basic control skills test, and vehicle safety inspection. To be eligible for specific endorsements, individuals must take their skills test with the type of vehicle they are seeking the endorsement for. For example, those applicants looking to remove the Air Brake Restriction must take the skills test with a vehicle that has air brakes.

Additional Information

Information on the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles provides oversight of the of CDL requirements in Massachusetts. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.mass.gov/commercial-drivers-licenses-cdl

Contact:  https://massgov.formstack.com/forms/ask_the_rmv

 

Additional Massachusetts CDL Helpful Links

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