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If you’re preparing for the Mississippi CDL test you’ve come to the right place. This site can work as a study guide as you prepare to take the Missouri CDL Test and obtain your Missouri CDL. These practice tests are free so you can take them as many times as you need to and as you look to obtain your Missouri 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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Which of the following would NOT be part of a standard vehicle inspection?

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

Where are shut off valves located on trailers that are doubles or triples?

4 / 40

A "transport index" relates to products that are:

5 / 40

When driving tank vehicles you should:

6 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

7 / 40

You should line up_____when getting ready to back under the trailer.

8 / 40

Which of the following is not a prohibited practice on the bus:

9 / 40

Select the true statement about seeing ahead.

10 / 40

____is the most common type of foundation brakes used by heavy vehicles.

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

12 / 40

This object releases the fifth wheel locking jaw to allow uncoupling.

13 / 40

A drawbridge does not have a traffic light showing green or a traffic control attendant. How many feet before the draw of a bridge must a bus driver stop?

14 / 40

One reason hauling liquids in tank vehciles require special care is:

15 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

16 / 40

Select the vehicle that off-tracks the most.

17 / 40

What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

18 / 40

Anti-lock brakes:

19 / 40

What are the three types of emergency equipment that you must have with your vehicle?

20 / 40

Select the statement that tells you how you can check the low pressure warning signal.

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

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

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How should the trailer be lined up when preparing to back the tractor up?

24 / 40

Which of these is a good rule for backing a straight bus?

25 / 40

Start by___when coupling.

26 / 40

On tandem axle for trailers, the sliding mechanism and locking device is:

27 / 40

What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

28 / 40

You don't want to use wheel chocks when hooking a combination to a second trailer with no spring brakes. What should you do?

29 / 40

Make sure that____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is resting on the tractor.

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

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With most hazardous materials, you may park within 5 feet of the road briefly, if your work requires it. The materials that are the exception and do not allow parking this close to the road are:

33 / 40

Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

34 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

35 / 40

Front wheel brakes are good under what kind of conditions?

36 / 40

How do you determine if slack adjusters need to be adjusted?

37 / 40

The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

38 / 40

What is the next step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

39 / 40

Which hazard classes must you NEVER smoke, or perform any activity involving fire, within 25 feet of?

40 / 40

When inspecting the_____you pump the pedals 3 times and then hold it down for 5 seconds feeling for no movement to occur.

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How To Get A mississippi Commercial Drivers License

Mississippi requires drivers of certain vehicles to obtain a commercial driver’s license or CDL. These commercial vehicles include single or combinations with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds, vehicles intended to carry 15 or more passengers excluding the driver, and any vehicles carrying hazardous materials that requires a placard. Any resident of Mississippi who currently holds a Class R license may apply for a commercial driver’s license. Every applicant will need two identifications of proof that they are indeed a resident of the state of Mississippi.Mississippi residents that are 17 years of age or older are eligible for a CDL for intrastate driving. Residents must be 21 years or older to have interstate CDL driving privileges and/or a Hazmat endorsement. All applicants must possess a Medical Examiner’s Certificate or DOT medical card.

There are certain offenses that will disqualify a driver from obtaining their CDL. These include:

  • Possessing a driver’s license from another state.
  • Conviction of impaired operation of a commercial motor vehicle within 24 months prior to your application.
  • Canceled, revoked, suspended, or denied license.
  • If you are disqualified from CDL privileges in another state.

CDL applicants for the state of Mississippi must complete both a written knowledge exam as well as a practical skills test to receive their license.

Endorsements
H – Hazardous Materials
K – Air Brake Restriction
T – Doubles/Triple Trailers
P – Passenger Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
X – Hazardous Materials and Tank Vehicles
S – School Buses

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mississippi CDL License Test Tips

All applicants will have to take one or more knowledge tests to acquire their CDL Class and necessary endorsements. Classes A, B, and C all require applicants to complete a 50 question written exam. Class A drivers will need to complete an additional 20 questions about combination vehicles. To remove the Air Brake Restriction drivers must pass a 25 question assessment. Endorsements require knowledge tests as well. Passenger, Double/Triples, and Tank Vehicle Endorsements each require a 20 question test. The School Bus Endorsement knowledge test is 25 questions and the HazMat Endorsement is 30 questions. All knowledge tests must be passed with a score of 80 percent or higher.

The practical skills test evaluates the applicant in three main areas. These include the pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving. The applicant must pass all of these areas in order to be eligible for their CDL. To receive the necessary endorsements, applicants must drive the type of vehicle they are seeking the endorsement for at the time of the practical skills assessment.

Additional Information

Information on the Mississippi Department of Public Safety

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

Website: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Classes_A-D

Contact:  601.987.1551

 

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