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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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A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

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What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle when doing the walk-around inspection?

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What is the purpose of cladding in a tanker?

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How often should you drain your air tanks?

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You need to be extra careful when driving smooth bore tanks:

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How should the hand valve be used?

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When you have a major leak in the service line and you apply pressure to the brakes, the service air pressure will escape and:

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You should expect____when backing a tractor under a trailer.

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The system that needs to be checked for signs of leaks with rust or carbon soot and damage is the _____.

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

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In what position should shut off valves on the rear of the last trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

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

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How do you know when your brakes are fading?

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The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

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The amount of liquid you can carry depends on:

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On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

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What kind of surge occurs with baffles?

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Always try to back toward the driver's side because

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Why should you cover cargo?

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Which of these is a good rule for backing a straight bus?

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Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with?

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What do you do first during step 3 of starting the engine and inspecting the inside of the cab?

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What is the best way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?

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Select the true statement about double or triple trailers.

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While completing the 3rd component of the air brake check of a combination vehicle, at what psi should the tracor protection valve and parking brake valve should pop out?

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Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

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Select the true statement in regards to unhooking the pintle hook while the converter dolly is still under the trailer.

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

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When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

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

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How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

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This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

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

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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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The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

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Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

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How do you check the power steering fluid?

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Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

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

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Select the statement that best describes what the service line is for.

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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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