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The Michigan CDL practice tests below offer practice test questions in all the different topic areas you’ll see on the Michigan CDL test. The tests are free and can be taken as often as you’d like to help you in your preparation for earning a Michigan commercial driver license. 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 Quiz" button below to begin. 

1 / 40

Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

2 / 40

How often should air tanks be drained?

3 / 40

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

4 / 40

Select the true statement:

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

Select the action that is not appropriate when driving on slippery roads:

7 / 40

What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

8 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to turn over when you make a sudden turn while pulling doubles?

9 / 40

When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

10 / 40

You should be in the proper gear before going down a hill because:

11 / 40

If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except...

12 / 40

It is important for driving safety to always be looking ahead. Which of the following is NOT a recommended time/distance that you should be looking ahead?

13 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

14 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to quick steering movements and triple/double trailers:

15 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

16 / 40

A tank trailer should never be fully loaded due to:

17 / 40

Select the true statement about baffled tankers:

18 / 40

While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

19 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

20 / 40

You should have the fifth wheel plate greased as recommened because:

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

Select the true statement about handling triples and doubles:

23 / 40

What do you do first during step 3 of starting the engine and inspecting the inside of the cab?

24 / 40

The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

25 / 40

You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

What handling effect should you expect when your tank has baffles?

30 / 40

Tankers used to transport hazardous materials on vehicles must be marked with:

31 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

32 / 40

Select the true statement about slack adjusters:

33 / 40

Which of the following materials would be an acceptable floor liner for moving Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials?

34 / 40

How high should you crank the landing gear?

35 / 40

When backing your vehicle, which of the following is NOT recommended

36 / 40

Select the statement that best describes what the service line is for.

37 / 40

This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

38 / 40

What is the purpose of cladding in a tanker?

39 / 40

Select the true statement about seeing ahead.

40 / 40

A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

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How To Get A michigan Commercial Drivers License

Applicants must be of the legal age of 18 or older. Those between the ages of 18 and 21 are only permitted to drive a commercial vehicle within the state of Michigan. Those age 21 and older may drive a commercial vehicle across state borders. Only those aged 21 and older may apply for their hazardous materials endorsement. All applicants must possess a DOT Medical Card.

An applicant’s driving record will be considered when applying for a CDL license. There are specific items in which a driver will be disqualified for a commercial driver’s license.

These include:

  • Any suspension/revocation 36 months before submitting an application.
  • Any six-point violation or conviction of operating a motor vehicle impaired 24 months prior to submitting an application.
  • Any current denial, cancellation, suspension, or revocation of driver’s license.
  • Possessing multiple licenses from other states.
  • Not meeting BFS-103 CDL Certifications.

Michigan requires all CDL applicants to complete both a knowledge test and a skills test. Michigan offers the following CDL license endorsements:

  • S – School Bus
  • T – Double Trailer
  • P – Passenger
  • N – Tank Vehicles
  • H – Hazardous Materials

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The knowledge tests are presented in written form for Class A, B, and C applicants. All classes are required to take a 50 question assessment. Those applying for a Class A CDL will need to complete an additional 20 questions about combination vehicles.

Applicants seeking to drive vehicles with air brakes must complete a 25 question air brake assessment. Those seeking any endorsement other than hazardous materials must complete a 20 question assessment that is endorsement specific. Those applying for the hazardous materials endorsement must complete a 30 question knowledge test. All applicants must receive a score of 80 percent or higher on each test to pass.

A skills test is required for all CDL applicants regardless of Class. The School Bus and Passenger Endorsements require a skills test as well. All applicants applying for Air Brakes Certification must use a vehicle that is equipped with air brakes for their skills test. The CDL skills test consists of a vehicle inspection test, basic control skills test, and a driving test. All three test sections must be passed for CDL approval. Failure in any skills test area automatically fails the applicant.

Additional Information

CDL Testing by the Michigan Secretary of State

The Michigan Secretary of State provides administers CDL license requirements in Michigan. To get more information contact them via:

Website:  https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1627_8669_53324---,00.html

Phone:  888.767.6424

 

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