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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.

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

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

4 / 40

How high should you crank the landing gear?

5 / 40

What does the amount of liquid you can carry depend on?

6 / 40

This should have no illegal stickers, dirt, obstructions, or damage to the glass.

7 / 40

Select the best description of a baffle tank:

8 / 40

The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

9 / 40

You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

10 / 40

If your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas, should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?

11 / 40

What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle when doing the walk-around inspection?

12 / 40

Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

13 / 40

You should check____when loading the small tanks of a cargo tank with bulkheads.

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

A tank vehicle:

16 / 40

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

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

18 / 40

On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

19 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

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What do yo need to do before supplying air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

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Which seats must have a seat belt:

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If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?

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Is this statement true or false: You do not need to use the parking brake if are leaving your vehicle for a short amount of time.

24 / 40

You should follow the posted speed limits for curves and be aware of:

25 / 40

The brake pushrod should not move more than____for manual slack adjusters.

26 / 40

When approaching a school bus stop, you should:

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You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

28 / 40

To find out if a shipment includes a hazardous material, you should:

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This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

30 / 40

If you are driving a 100-foot truck with double trailers at 30 mph in dry conditions, how many seconds of space should there be between your truck and other vehicles?

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

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

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When should you avoid using the parking brake?

34 / 40

This object should not have any missing parts, be fully raised, the crank handle is secured, and that there is no damage to the frame.

35 / 40

An example of a low pressure warning signal for air brakes is:

36 / 40

Select the true statement:

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

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When is it acceptable for non-hazardous materials to be described by hazard class words or identification numbers?

39 / 40

What is the stopping distance for a tractor trailer that is traveling at 55 mph on dry pavement?

40 / 40

You should look into the back of the fifth wheel on a dolly to see if it is locked onto the kingpin.

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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.

Additional Information

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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