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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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Select the statement that is not part of the air-brake system:

2 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums or discs:

3 / 40

If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

4 / 40

To test the security of the tractor semi trailer connection you should:

5 / 40

Before backing under the trailer after connecting the air lines you should:

6 / 40

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

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. Which of the following statements is true?

9 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

12 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

13 / 40

What do you need to do to supply air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

There should be ___space between the upper and lower fifth wheel after coupling.

16 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

17 / 40

When conducting a pre-trip inspection, the most important item to verify is _____.

18 / 40

What should the driver pay special attention to when driving smaller tanks?

19 / 40

The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

20 / 40

Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

21 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

22 / 40

Who is responsible for certifying on the bills of lading that the hazardous materials are prepared properly?

23 / 40

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

24 / 40

What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?

25 / 40

When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

26 / 40

An example of a low pressure warning signal for air brakes is:

27 / 40

What handling effect should you expect when your tank has baffles?

28 / 40

What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

29 / 40

There must be a hazardous materials identification number on the ______ and on the ______.

30 / 40

Select the inappropriate way to test for the low pressure warning signal.

31 / 40

The parking brakes should be used____in air brake vehicles.

32 / 40

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

33 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to your brake function when your ABS fails

34 / 40

Which of the following are possible causes of tire fires?

35 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

36 / 40

What is the best way to stop all skids?

37 / 40

Cargo tanks are:

38 / 40

How can you check slack adjusters?

39 / 40

The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

40 / 40

Do converter dollies have spring brakes?

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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.