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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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The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the identification number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper?

2 / 40

Air pressure should build___with a dual air system.

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While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on the foot brake and _____.

4 / 40

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

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If you have to swerve to avoid a hazard, it's important to:

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A safe haven is:

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What are slack adjusters?

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Which of the following must be closed while the bus is in motion?

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Select the item that is not checked in the engine compartment:

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Select the two reasons as to why special care is needed when driving a tank vehicle:

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With the controlled braking method, you _____?

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

13 / 40

How do you check the coolant level?

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Anti-lock brakes:

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A bus has a GVWR of 22,000 pounds and seats 24 passengers. What CDL class is this vehicle?

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How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

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A slack adjuster is:

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With the engine cut off and the brakes released the air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than:

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Why should you not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jack knifing trailer?

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

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You don't want to use wheel chocks when hooking a combination to a second trailer with no spring brakes. What should you do?

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The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

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You should adjust all the outside left and right side flat mirrors to see:

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Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

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When driving tank vehicles you should:

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You should make sure the_____before backing under a trailer.

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Overhead inside mirror is used to:

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The emergency air line is _____and the service air line is____.

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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?

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

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What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

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The minimum tread depth for tires other than the front tires is ____.

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

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A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

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If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

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What is the benefit of ABS?

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Which trailer is most likely to turn over when you make a sudden turn while pulling doubles?

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

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Select the statement that describes how you could damage the landing gear.

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When approaching railroad tracks, stop your 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

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