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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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Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

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Air pressure loss in a vehicle with a fully charged air system should be less than_______after the initial drop and brake applied.

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When transporting hazardous loads, you must check the tires at least:

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You should check the_____when loading small tanks equipped with bulkheads.

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Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

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What should you hook up before backing a tractor to a trailer for coupling?

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At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

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At around____the governor allows the air compressor to start pumping again:

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This gauge will indicate if the generator or alternator is charging:

10 / 40

An example of a low pressure warning signal for air brakes is:

11 / 40

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

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After the initial drop, the maximum leakage rates per minute is:

13 / 40

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

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What might happen if a trailer is too high when you try to couple?

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On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

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

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If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?

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

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

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The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

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After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

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When does your vehicle's single brake system need an adjustment?

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A safe haven is:

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When would a drive-wheel skid result in a jackknife when pulling doubles?

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In column 1, the "D" symbol means:

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If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

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Upon what does the amount of liquid you can carry in a load depend?

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How do you check the coolant level?

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Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

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What do you need to do to supply air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

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Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

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Select the first action to do when the low air pressure warning comes on:

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To decide which placards you need, if any, what three things do you need to know?

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Who is responsible for certifying on the bills of lading that the hazardous materials are prepared properly?

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What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

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What is a technical name?

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Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

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You should____in order to inspect the coupling.

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Select the true statement about what the Air Compressor Governor controls:

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What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

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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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