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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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Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

2 / 40

Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?

3 / 40

At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is no clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

4 / 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?

5 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to when a bulk tank vehicle stops at an intersection on a slippery surface:

6 / 40

This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

7 / 40

The Emergency Response Guide, ERG, can best be explained as _____.

8 / 40

At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to an application pressure gauge:

11 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

If you park the trailer at an angle to the tractor when uncoupling:

14 / 40

Select the factor that has no effect on how much liquid you can carry:

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

17 / 40

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

18 / 40

Placarded vehicles must carry which type of fire extinguisher?

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Select the true statement about baffled tankers:

20 / 40

It is important for driving safety to always be looking ahead. Which of the following is NOT a recommended time/distance that you should be looking ahead?

21 / 40

The safety valve is usually set to open at:

22 / 40

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

23 / 40

Air brake systems should not lose air faster than____when testing for air leakage rates in combination vehicles before applying the brake pedal.

24 / 40

Which of the following is the most important reason for doing a pre-trip inspection?

25 / 40

You should_____when checking the slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

26 / 40

How should you know when to shift?

27 / 40

The amount of liquid you can carry depends on:

28 / 40

Mirrors with a convex surface or "spot" mirrors _____.

29 / 40

To be sure that air is supplied to the second trailer:

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

Your rig should be parked on__to uncouple double trailers.

32 / 40

You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

33 / 40

The gauge that indicates normal or increasing lubrication pressure to prevent engine seizure, failure or breakdown is:

34 / 40

Air pressure loss in a vehicle with a fully charged air system should be less than_______after the initial drop and brake applied.

35 / 40

What are slack adjusters?

36 / 40

What is a passive railway crossing?

37 / 40

Select the true statement:

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

Select the statement that tells you how you can check the low pressure warning signal.

40 / 40

To test the tractor-trailer connection for security, you should:

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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

 

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