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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 item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

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Which of the following is a reason that shippers package material?

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Which of the following is a clue another driver is impaired:

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What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

5 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

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What is the normal operating range for a truck's oil pressure?

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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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Which of the following is not a prohibited practice on the bus:

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When should you drain air tanks that do not have an automatic tank drain?

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid?

12 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

13 / 40

How should the pintle hook be when backing a dolly under the second trailer?

14 / 40

You are driving a 40 foot truck at 35 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

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If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

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If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

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Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

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Why is the proper adjustment and use of all mirrors so vital to the safe operation of the school bus?

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The driver's manual advises you to disconnect the steering axle brake to keep the rig straight:

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The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others is known as.

21 / 40

The emergency air line is used to:

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Puddles or dripping fluids from the underside of the transmission and engine may indicate:

23 / 40

Select the statement that is not part of the air-brake system:

24 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

25 / 40

Under which two special conditions should you downshift?

26 / 40

When should you avoid using the parking brake?

27 / 40

Select the part that is not a part of the drum brake:

28 / 40

Cargo tanks are:

29 / 40

When backing your vehicle, which of the following is NOT recommended

30 / 40

Two causes of tire fires are ______.

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Which of the following types of emergency equipment must you have on your bus?

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

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The belt that you need to make sure is securely mounted, without frays, and adjusts and latches properly is the:

34 / 40

This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

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Tankers used to transport hazardous materials on vehicles must be marked with:

36 / 40

The emergency air line is _____and the service air line is____.

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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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How should the shut off valves at the rear of the trailer be when inspecting doubles?

39 / 40

Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

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You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

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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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