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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.

1 / 40

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

2 / 40

Which of the following statements about stopping distances is NOT true?

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

The designation RQ identifies the material's:

5 / 40

The safety valve is usually set to open at:

6 / 40

The most stable tanker shape is:

7 / 40

What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle?

8 / 40

Start by___when coupling.

9 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

10 / 40

Select the true statement about slack adjusters:

11 / 40

It is good practice to_____when uncoupling.

12 / 40

What might happen if a trailer is too high when you try to couple?

13 / 40

This object should not be spliced, cut, chafed, or worn through to allow steel braid to show.

14 / 40

You must carry a gas mask with you when transporting:

15 / 40

Placarded vehicles must carry which type of fire extinguisher?

16 / 40

You can be sure air is supplied to the second trailer by:

17 / 40

A drawbridge does not have a traffic light showing green or a traffic control attendant. How many feet before the draw of a bridge must a bus driver stop?

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

20 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valve be in for double trailer combination?

21 / 40

Alcohol evaporators in some air brake systems help to:

22 / 40

Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

23 / 40

A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

24 / 40

Select the definition of "off-tracking."

25 / 40

At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is no clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

The cause of almost half of all truck driver deaths are:

31 / 40

When inspecting the ______you are making sure that the lines and hoses are not chafed, cut, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts.

32 / 40

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

33 / 40

A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives:

34 / 40

Air brake systems should not lose air faster than____when testing for air leakage rates in combination vehicles before applying the brake pedal.

35 / 40

When should the trailer hand valve be used?

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

What should you hear when you have the hand valve on and are testing the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at the back of the trailer?

40 / 40

How do you know when your brakes are fading?

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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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