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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 is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

2 / 40

Air pressure should build___with a dual air system.

3 / 40

Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

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

5 / 40

Select the reason as to why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving.

6 / 40

Rods, connecting links, and arms from the steering box to the wheel are a part of the:

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The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

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What do you check when doing a visual inspection of the coupling?

9 / 40

How can you check slack adjusters?

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What color are all school buses painted?

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Select the factor that has no effect on how much liquid you can carry:

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Select the true statement in regards to crossing your air lines on a new trailer with spring brakes

13 / 40

Which of the following is a necessary qualification for non-bulk packaging?

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You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

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If you have to swerve to avoid a hazard, it's important to:

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

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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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Commerical vehicles typically have this type of brake.

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This gauge has a governor cut-off.

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Cylinders containing compressed gases may only be loaded onto a vehicle without a flat floor or platform if the cylinders are:

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

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Which of the following is NOT something you need to know in order to determine if you need to use placards?

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Select which vehicles are required to have a low air pressure warning signal:

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Select the true statement about stop valves in a cargo tank:

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What are spring brakes?

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

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You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

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While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

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When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

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The walls that separate compartments inside the tanks and having openings at the top and bottom are called:

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What should the driver pay special attention to when driving smaller tanks?

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

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Select the two things that are important in preventing a rollover:

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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?

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The minimum tread depth for tires other than the front tires is ____.

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What is a king pin?

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What is the reason that placards are used?

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Select the true statement about baffled tankers:

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How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires?

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Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous materials except:

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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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