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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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When using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided?

2 / 40

Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials?

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

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

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

Where should the safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever be located for coupling to be complete?

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

If there is rust around the nuts, what may it indicate?

11 / 40

Most states require school bus drivers to take a physical examination:

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

Bus drivers must have a commercial driver license if they drive a vehicle designed to seat more than:

14 / 40

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:

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

17 / 40

You should make sure the_____before backing under a trailer.

18 / 40

What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

19 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

20 / 40

What will occur as a result of failing to perform all 3 components of the air brake check?

21 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

22 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

23 / 40

Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

24 / 40

You should___to reduce the air leakage rate.

25 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

26 / 40

A "transport index" relates to products that are:

27 / 40

The compressor is connected to the engine via _____?

28 / 40

A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

29 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

When backing your vehicle, which of the following is NOT recommended

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

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

35 / 40

The air leakage rate for combination vehicles should not be more than _ psi a minute.

36 / 40

What are the three types of emergency equipment that you must have with your vehicle?

37 / 40

The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

38 / 40

Which of these statements about speed management and braking is true?

39 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

40 / 40

Select the true statement about slack adjusters:

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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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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.