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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 what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

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How do you test your service brakes?

3 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the liquid inside of a bulk tank causing a tank truck to roll sideways.

4 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

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What method should be used to test that the air is flowing to all the trailers?

6 / 40

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

7 / 40

Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

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

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Which of the following should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

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What is most likely to occur when driving a set of doubles and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

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Select the true statement about baffled tankers:

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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?

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You should check____when loading the small tanks of a cargo tank with bulkheads.

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A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

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

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

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You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials ______.

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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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You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

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The parking brakes should be used____in air brake vehicles.

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This should have no illegal stickers, dirt, obstructions, or damage to the glass.

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Upon what does the amount of liquid you can carry in a load depend?

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After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

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

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What are spring brakes?

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

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

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The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

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

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What should you do if you start a trailer skid?

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

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How many different hazard classes are there?

35 / 40

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

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This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

37 / 40

If you are drowsy, you should _____ before you drive.

38 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

39 / 40

What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle?

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A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

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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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