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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

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

How often should you check your cargo?

4 / 40

Which of the following statements about the bus interior is false?

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

You should_____to make an emergency stop with air brakes when using the stab braking method.

7 / 40

What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

This object should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers or damage to the glass.

10 / 40

To test the tractor-trailer connection for security, you should:

11 / 40

With Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B, how close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building?

12 / 40

Select the true statement about slack adjusters:

13 / 40

You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

14 / 40

This component should be checked that it is solid, securely bolted to the tracture frame, and clear of objects.

15 / 40

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

16 / 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:

17 / 40

In what position should the shut off valves on a the rear of the front trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

18 / 40

The belt that you need to make sure is securely mounted, without frays, and adjusts and latches properly is the:

19 / 40

Suspension systems:

20 / 40

What is the best way to prevent brakes form overheating while drive down a steep grade?

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

23 / 40

Cargo tanks are:

24 / 40

If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from the traveled portion of the roadway?

25 / 40

Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs. However, buses must never carry:

26 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

27 / 40

What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

28 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

29 / 40

At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

30 / 40

How do you check the coolant level?

31 / 40

The best way to test the low air pressure warning signal is to:

32 / 40

How do you check the air compressor governor "cut in" and "cut out" pressures?

33 / 40

When driving with multiple trailers, which one should be right behind the tractor?

34 / 40

Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

35 / 40

The designation RQ identifies the material's:

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

Hazardous materials (that are not forbidden) carried on a bus must be:

38 / 40

Before transporting a sealed load, you must check:

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

For what reason do you keep the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

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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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