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

2 / 40

There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

3 / 40

____is the most common type of foundation brakes used by heavy vehicles.

4 / 40

After the initial drop, the maximum leakage rates per minute is:

5 / 40

You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

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When is it best to wear your seat belt?

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What does the service brake system do?

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You may use DANGEROUS placards instead of separate placards for each Table 2 hazard class when:

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

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Which seats must have a seat belt:

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

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This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

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What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?

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You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

15 / 40

Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

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

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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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What are shippers trying to accomplish when they package the material?

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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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Select the statement that is not part of the air-brake system:

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How many different hazard classes are there?

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At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

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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?

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When accelerating:

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How do you know when your brakes are fading?

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Which of the following about the front tires on a commercial bus is true?

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Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?

28 / 40

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

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

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How often should you drain your air tanks?

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When you have a major leak in the service line and put on the brake, the service air pressure will escape and cause the:

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A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

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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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When should you not use the parking brakes?

35 / 40

Another term for a smooth bore tank is:

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

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

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Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

39 / 40

Select the true statement:

40 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to a converter dolly:

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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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