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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. 

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Select the true statement in regards to driving a truck with triple or double trailers:

2 / 40

If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

5 / 40

Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. Which of the following statements is true?

6 / 40

Make sure____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is sitting on the tractor.

7 / 40

What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving?

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

You are inspecting the_____when looking for broken welds, cracks, holes, or other damage to the longitudinal frame member, cross members, box, and floor.

10 / 40

Select the true statement about convex ("spot") mirrors.

11 / 40

What is the purpose of a baffle?

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

When does stab braking occur?

16 / 40

What will occur if you cross the connect the air lines?

17 / 40

What will happen right away should the service air line come apart but the emergency line is intact while driving a combination vehicle?

18 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

19 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

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Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

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You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

22 / 40

This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

23 / 40

A minimum tread depth of 2/32 inch is required for:

24 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate reason to flash your braking lights?

25 / 40

The emergency air line is used to:

26 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

27 / 40

You should be extra cautious when___while driving a smooth bore tanker combination.

28 / 40

To avoid rollover when going through a curve, the best thing to do is:

29 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to an application pressure gauge:

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

Cargo tanks ____.

32 / 40

The parking brakes should be used____in air brake vehicles.

33 / 40

Why is it dangerous to unlock the pintle hook with the dolly still under the rear trailer?

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If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

35 / 40

Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

36 / 40

What should you do if the low air pressure warning comes on for only one system in a truck or bus that has a dual air brake system?

37 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

38 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

39 / 40

A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle is _____.

40 / 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?

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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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Please use the links below to access more valuable Michigan CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Michigan.