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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 parts do not get checked in the Bus Interior inspection:

2 / 40

Should your air compressor stop working:

3 / 40

You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

4 / 40

You should place the starter switch key into your pocket while you are performing the pre-trip inspection because:

5 / 40

You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

6 / 40

A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to another _______ carrier or treatment facility, who then signs the ______, giving you a copy which you must keep.

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

Be careful to check the_____when unloading the smaller tanks of bulk heads.

9 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo can never be carrier on a bus with riders?

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

There must be a hazardous materials identification number on the ______ and on the ______.

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

These tires should have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 inches.

14 / 40

A placarded vehicle must carry what type of fire extinguisher?

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

You should check that the _____are secure, caps are on tight, and is not leaking.

17 / 40

What does the drain valve for air tanks remove?

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

20 / 40

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

21 / 40

Tires should should be replaced:

22 / 40

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

23 / 40

You must first______to supply air to the trailer.

24 / 40

Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is:

27 / 40

The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

28 / 40

The 3 parts of the air brake system are: service brakes, parking brakes, and ____.

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

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:

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

To prevent a roll over a driver can 1) keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible and 2) _____.

33 / 40

How do you make sure the air lines are not crossed and the trailer brakes are working after supplying air to the trailer?

34 / 40

This object should not be spliced, cut, chafed, or worn through to allow steel braid to show.

35 / 40

There are 2 reasons as to why hauling liquids take special care. One reason is the ___center of gravity.

36 / 40

Alcohol evaporators in some air brake systems help to:

37 / 40

Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

38 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

39 / 40

Select the true statement about handling triples and doubles:

40 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to your brake function when your ABS fails

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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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