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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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While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

You should check the_____when loading small tanks equipped with bulkheads.

4 / 40

On tandem axle for trailers, the sliding mechanism and locking device is:

5 / 40

Front wheel brakes are good under what kind of conditions?

6 / 40

The compressor is connected to the engine via _____?

7 / 40

Which of the following statements about "Radioactive" labels is true?

8 / 40

An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

9 / 40

The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

10 / 40

When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

11 / 40

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

What is a technical name?

14 / 40

Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

15 / 40

If you park the trailer at an angle to the tractor when uncoupling:

16 / 40

Rods, connecting links, and arms from the steering box to the wheel are a part of the:

17 / 40

In the event of a tire failure you should...

18 / 40

You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials ______.

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If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

20 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums:

21 / 40

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

22 / 40

When inspecting the_____you pump the pedals 3 times and then hold it down for 5 seconds feeling for no movement to occur.

23 / 40

To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

24 / 40

Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

25 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

26 / 40

For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required be stainless steel?

27 / 40

Within 3 minutes, this gauge pressure should build to 90 psi from 50 psi.

28 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums or discs:

29 / 40

The CDL manual indicates the last step on picking up students at the bus stop is as follows:

30 / 40

Select the definition for outage:

31 / 40

The main reason you should pull the dolly out from under a trailer before disconnecting it from the trailer in front is:

32 / 40

This object is not checked at the rear of the trailer.

33 / 40

It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas is slippery?

34 / 40

You should place the starter switch key into your pocket while you are performing the pre-trip inspection because:

35 / 40

Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

36 / 40

What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?

37 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo can never be carrier on a bus with riders?

38 / 40

You should____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop due to a crash.

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

40 / 40

You should keep a minimum of ____between another vehicle and the double trailer with 100 ft truck driving at 30 mph.

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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.