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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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What does it mean when the safety valve releases air?

2 / 40

The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

3 / 40

The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

4 / 40

To prevent a roll over a driver can 1) keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible and 2) _____.

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Select the statement that is true in regards to what is required of a driver with a double or triple trailers:

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In the slide mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel, this object should have no missing pins or be loose when fully engaged.

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Vehicle handling can become unsafe if the weight is not properly balanced. Hard steering can be caused by:

8 / 40

Select what you should not do when coupling the glad hands.

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Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

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What is the normal operating range for a truck's oil pressure?

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Select the true statement in regards to managing the space to the sides:

12 / 40

On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

13 / 40

The reason a bulk liquid tanker is hard to handle is:

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Puddles or dripping fluids from the underside of the transmission and engine may indicate:

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When should you drain air tanks that do not have an automatic tank drain?

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What do you need to do to supply air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

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You should be extra cautious when___while driving a smooth bore tanker combination.

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Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

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Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

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Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

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Select the two things that are important in preventing a rollover:

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Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

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You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

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The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

25 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

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Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

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

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Select the true statement in regards to as why you should make sure the fifth wheel plate is greased as recommended:

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Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

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How do you know when your brakes are fading?

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Unless you_____you will feel the effects of a liquid surge.

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Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

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What does outage mean?

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What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?

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You should turn off your engine when loading flammable liquid unless:

36 / 40

An oncoming vehicle keeps its high beams on. You should deal with this hazard by:

37 / 40

The two main things to look ahead for while driving are _____.

38 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

39 / 40

Select the portion of the combination vehicle that is most likely to turn over suddenly when pulling a double trailer:

40 / 40

What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving?

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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.