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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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Wet brakes can cause _____.

2 / 40

Select the true statement about baffled tankers:

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Select the true statement about converter dollies:

4 / 40

The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be:

7 / 40

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

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When driving normally, some drivers use the hand valve before applying the brake pedal to prevent jack knifing. Select the most appropriate response to this statement.

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Select the true statement:

10 / 40

If you park the trailer at an angle to the tractor when uncoupling:

11 / 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?

12 / 40

This gauge has a governor cut-off.

13 / 40

A driver of a tanker should use an escape ramp when _____.

14 / 40

You should have the fifth wheel plate greased as recommened because:

15 / 40

This object should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers or damage to the glass.

16 / 40

The cause of almost half of all truck driver deaths are:

17 / 40

You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

18 / 40

Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

19 / 40

If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

20 / 40

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

21 / 40

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

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Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

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Before backing under the trailer you should______when coupling a tractor and trailer with air lines already connected.

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How should the hand valve be used?

25 / 40

Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?

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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.

27 / 40

What product is typically carried in a liquid tank trailer without baffles?

28 / 40

Drivers who transport route controlled radioactive materials must carry a dated certificate of radioactive materials training. This training must have ocurred within the last:

29 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

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In what location must you keep your shipping papers which describe any hazardous materials?

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An oncoming vehicle keeps its high beams on. You should deal with this hazard by:

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

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

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

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This component should be checked that it is solid, securely bolted to the tracture frame, and clear of objects.

36 / 40

You need to be extra careful when driving smooth bore tanks:

37 / 40

Select the best description of a baffle tank:

38 / 40

The emergency air line is used to:

39 / 40

Some city transit buses may have a brake-door interlock system, this system:

40 / 40

You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

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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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