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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 many seats may be placed in the aisle if the bus is a charter and is carrying agricultural (farm) workers?

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When transporting hazardous loads, you must check the tires at least:

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All standing riders must stay:

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Select the true statement about dual air brake systems.

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Signs of distracted drivers include:

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The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second trailer when:

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What does the amount of liquid you can carry depend on?

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

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Select the reason as to why air tanks need to be drained:

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Which of the following is a clue another driver is impaired:

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Which of the following are possible causes of tire fires?

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If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should:

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It is good practice to_____when uncoupling.

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Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

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

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When is it best to wear your seat belt?

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How do you release the dolly brakes when coupling twin trailers?

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The longest crack that brake or disc drums can have is:

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

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Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?

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

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What is most likely to occur when driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid?

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

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

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The most dangerous time during the school bus ride 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 designation RQ identifies the material's:

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Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

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The belt that you need to make sure is securely mounted, without frays, and adjusts and latches properly is the:

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When does stab braking occur?

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A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

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If you are driving a 100-foot truck with double trailers at 30 mph in dry conditions, how many seconds of space should there be between your truck and other vehicles?

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

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You should decrease to a safe speed before entering a curve and then_____through it.

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When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be:

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

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Select the statement that best describes what the trailer air supply control does:

38 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

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What do yo need to do before supplying air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

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Why is the proper adjustment and use of all mirrors so vital to the safe operation of the school bus?

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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.