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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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This gauge has a governor cut-off.

2 / 40

In column 1, the "D" symbol means:

3 / 40

You should decrease to a safe speed before entering a curve and then_____through it.

4 / 40

Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

5 / 40

To transport cargo safely, which of these are you NOT responsible for?

6 / 40

What is the service air line controlled by?

7 / 40

In what position should the shut off valves on a the rear of the front trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to large combination vehicles taking longer to stop.

10 / 40

When checking the wheelchair lift, the things you should look for are:

11 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

12 / 40

If you have riders on board, you must never refuel:

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

The amount of liquid you can carry depends on:

15 / 40

What is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?

16 / 40

To test the tractor-trailer connection for security, you should:

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____is what can legally hold the parking brake or emergency brake in position for a bus, truck, or truck tractor.

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Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

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Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

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What is incorrect concerning disruptive passengers?

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There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

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

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

24 / 40

What does the service brake system do?

25 / 40

Select the true statement:

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

27 / 40

What should you do if you start a trailer skid?

28 / 40

If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valves and pintle hook be in?

31 / 40

Which signals may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle that contains explosives?

32 / 40

A trailer is at the right height to have the tractor backed up to it when:

33 / 40

The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

34 / 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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Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

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

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The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

38 / 40

Which of the following parts do not get checked in the Bus Interior inspection:

39 / 40

If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

40 / 40

What can side to side surge cause?

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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

 

Additional Mississippi CDL Helpful Links

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