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CDL Practice Test

As you prepare to earn your CDL in the state of Minnesota you’ll need to study for the written portion of the Minnesota CDL test. This site offers MN CDL practice tests to help you on your journey. Use this site as a study guide as you prepare to take the CDL Test in Minnesota. Questions on these practice tests cover topics from the MN CDL manual. You can take these practice tests as many times as you need to and the tests are free. Good luck as you look to obtain your Minnesota CDL. 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

As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

By driving faster than the other traffic.

By never passing.

By passing only the slowest vehicles.

By staying in the right lane if you can.

2 / 40

After coupling with a trailer, what position should the front trailer supports be in before driving away?

raised half way with the crank handle stored in the cab

in the fully raised position with the crank handle secured to its bracket

raised to the top and then taken 3 cranks down and the crank handle stored in its bracket

none of the answers listed

3 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

Before and after signaling the change.

After completing the lane change.

All of these answers are correct.

Right after starting the lane change.

4 / 40

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

Drive only head-in to the wind to avoid cross-wind buffeting.

Pull off the road to wait for the winds to die down.

Speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible.

Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gust.

5 / 40

If you do become sleepy while driving, you should _____.

stop to sleep

turn up the radio

roll down the windows

drink caffeinated beverages

6 / 40

When you discharge an unruly passenger, you must choose a place that is:

Dark and poorly lighted.

As safe as possible, or the next stop.

Off the regular route.

The next stop.

7 / 40

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

you will need it to open the side box

so you don't lose it

you will need it to inspect the trailer

so no one moves the vehicle while you are inspecting underneath it

8 / 40

Under which two special conditions should you downshift?

before starting down a hill and before entering a curve

before entering a curve and before going up a hill

before starting down a hill and before going up a hill

if there is an accident and in sudden heavy rain

9 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the center of gravity for tanks:

The vehicle can handle higher speeds around curves than other large trucks.

None of the answers listed.

The vehicle can turn over even when driving at the posted speed limit for curves.

The center of gravity is generally lower than with other large trucks.

10 / 40

What is always required before loading, driving, or unloading a tanker?

Clean the vehicle

Registration of driving plan

Shift into park

An inspection

11 / 40

To be sure that air is supplied to the second trailer:

crank the engine brake

open the emergency line shut off at the back of the second trailer

keep an eye of the air gauge for a drop of 30 psi

while driving at 10 mph, use the hand valve. The vehicle should stop in the same distance of a single trailer moving at 5 mph

12 / 40

When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

Have the hazardous materials highlighted.

Describe the hazardous materials first.

Any one of the above.

Identify the materials by the letter x or rq in the hm column.

13 / 40

When should you drain air tanks that do not have an automatic tank drain?

at the end of each working day

every 4 hours of the working shift

once every 14 days

once every 7 days

14 / 40

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

Securing the bus.

Dangle the radio microphone out of the driver window for later use.

Notifying the dispatch office of the evacuation.

Opening the emergency exits.

15 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

a vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers

a vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs

a vehicle transporting hazardous materials

all of these answers are correct

16 / 40

In what location must you keep your shipping papers which describe any hazardous materials?

In a fire-safe pouch under the driver's seat that you can reach while you are driving.

In a locked glove compartment anytime you are outside of the vehicle.

On the driver's seat anytime you are outside of the vehicle.

In a fire-safe pouch under the passenger seat while you are driving.

17 / 40

What is most likely to occur when the front wheels begin to skid?

All answers listed.

You will continue heading in a straight line and moving forward no matter what direction you turn the steering wheel.

The power of the surge will disconnect the tank from the truck.

A roll over will occur.

18 / 40

Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

None of the answers listed.

They are divided down into smaller tanks.

They are 1 large tank.

They are divided with holes from liquid to flow through controlling surge.

19 / 40

If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?

shift to neutral

aggressively pump the accelerator

apply the parking brake

fully engage the clutch

20 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

All of these answers are correct.

The location.

The next departure time.

The reason for stopping.

21 / 40

You should_____when checking the slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

pull on the slack adjusters after draining the air from the system

pull hard on each slack adjuster while wearing gloves

pull on the slack adjuster while the parking brakes are on

make sure there is an inch of leeway in each direction for the slack adjuster

22 / 40

Before transporting a sealed load, you must check:

a picture of whatever is inside

a small sample of whatever is inside

that you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits

all of these answers are correct

23 / 40

A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

none of these answers are correct

portable tanks are bulk containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle

portable tanks are bulk containers, which are permanently attached to a vehicle

cargo tanks are bulk containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle

24 / 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?

No closer than 15 feet and no further than 50 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.

No closer than 10 feet and no further than 40 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.

No closer than 10 feet and no further than 60 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.

No closer than 15 feet and no further than 30 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.

25 / 40

To test the security of the tractor semi trailer connection you should:

with the trailer brakes locked, rock the trailer back and forth

you don't need to check it

look at it carefully after pulling forward gently in a low gear against the locked trailer brakes

put the tractor in a high gear and quickly pull ahead

26 / 40

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

Make it easy to identify.

Make it as light as possible.

All of these answers are correct.

Make it easy to open and close.

27 / 40

When stopped on a divided highway where should your reflectors be placed?

20 feet, 150 feet, and 300 feet toward the approaching traffic

15 feet, 75 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic

30 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic

28 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that:

You can help impaired drivers.

Law enforcement personnel can be called.

Accident reports will be accurate.

You will have time to plan your escape if the hazard becomes an emergency.

29 / 40

Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

The person in attendance must be within 50 ft of the tanker.

The person in attendance must be authorized and able to move the vehicle.

The person in attendance must be aware of the danger.

The person attending the tanker must have a clear view of it.

30 / 40

You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

wait until the air brakes kick in automatically

pump the brake pedal to come to a stop immediately

come to a safe stop while you still have control of the brakes

maintain highway speed and keep an eye on your air pressure gauge

31 / 40

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?

40 psi

They should never pop out

20 psi

70 psi

32 / 40

Which of the following must be closed while the bus is in motion?

Both hatches

Windows

Roof vents

Emergency windows

33 / 40

The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

shift down 2 gears

slightly accelerate

none of the answers listed

ride the brake

34 / 40

Make sure that_____before you back under a trailer.

the air supply knob has been pulled out

the trailer brakes have been locked

the air brakes are in an off position

the air supply knob has been pushed it

35 / 40

You should brake on a long steep downgrade hill as a supplement to the braking effects of the engine

when the GVCW is above 20,000 lbs

when the vehicle is runaway

yes

36 / 40

What are slack adjusters?

they are a part of the air brake system that adjusts the brakes

they are between the S-Cam on drum brakes and the push rod

all of these answers are correct

they are between the push rod on disc brakes and power screw

37 / 40

A placarded vehicle must carry what type of fire extinguisher?

One with a rating of 10 a/b minimum.

One with a rating of 5 b/c minimum.

One with a rating of 5 a/b minimum.

One with a rating of 10 b/c minimum.

38 / 40

Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?

care for the injured

notify authorities

gather the contact information of all the drivers involved

protect the area

39 / 40

Air pressure should build___with a dual air system.

from 85 to 100 psi in 45 seconds

from 70 to 125 psi in 60 seconds

from 60 to 100 psi in 45 seconds

from 50 to 80 psi in 60 seconds

40 / 40

Tires should should be replaced:

all of these answers are correct

when the tread separates

when there are broken valve stems

if the tread depth on your front tires is less than 4/32 deep

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How To Get A minnesota Commercial Drivers License

Minnesota has set specific requirements of a CDL license for the operation of specific vehicles. The first is a combination vehicle that exceeds a gross weight of 26,000 pounds. Any single vehicle that exceeds the 26,000 pounds also requires a CDL. Vehicles intended to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, fall under the commercial driver’s license requirement. Any vehicle that requires hazardous material placards must be driven by a CDL driver. Lastly, any school bus driver must have their CDL. Applicants may file for a Class A, B, or C commercial driver’s license. Each class has its own restricts for the vehicle size and type that may be legally driven.All applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply for a commercial driver’s license. A Hazardous Materials Endorsement may only be obtained by those who are 21 years of age or older. All applicants must possess a DOT medical card or submit a medical examiner certificate upon applying for their commercial driver’s license.

Driving Record And Disqualifications

Any conviction of driving an impaired vehicle within the past 24 months.
Current license is suspended, denied, canceled, or revoked.
Possessing a driver’s license from another state.

All CDL applicants must pass one or more knowledge tests and skills test to be eligible to receive their CDL.

Endorsements
H – Hazardous Materials
N – Tank Vehicle
P – Passenger Transport
S – School Bus
T – Doubles / Triples
X – Tanker and Hazardous Materials

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All applicants will be required to take one or more knowledge tests depending on the class and the endorsements they wish to obtain. Knowledge tests are given on paper and on the computer. All Class applicants must complete a 50 question knowledge test, with Class A applicants also required to complete 20 questions about combination vehicles. Endorsements require their own specific tests. For Passenger, Doubles/ Triples, and Tank Vehicle Endorsements applicants will be given a 20 question test. For School Bus Endorsement and Air Brake Restriction Removal a 25 question test will be given. A Hazardous Materials Endorsement requires a 30 question test. Test scores of 80 percent and higher are considered passed.

A skills test is required of all applicants to be taken in the type of vehicle in which they are seeking certification. The skills test is given in three different phases. These include the pre-trip inspection, basic control skills, and the road test. Applicants must pass all three phases of the skills test to receive their CDL. Additional skills tests are required for specific endorsements. These include Passenger and School Bus Endorsements as well as the Air Brake Restriction Removal.

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Information on the Minnesota Department of Public Safety

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety provides administers CDL license requirements in Minnesota. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/Pages/drivers-license-information.aspx#ClassA

Phone: 651.297.5029

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