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CDL Practice Test

Practice for the Montana CDL test here. You may take these Montana CDL practice tests as many times as you would like and the tests are free. 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.

1 / 40

What kind of surge can occur in a tank with baffles?

Back to front

Bottom to top

All answers listed

Side to side

2 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

Right after starting the lane change.

After completing the lane change.

Before and after signaling the change.

All of these answers are correct.

3 / 40

The main reason you should pull the dolly out from under a trailer before disconnecting it from the trailer in front is:

it is possible that the dolly tow bar could fly up making it difficult to re-couple

so the rear-trailer's air brake system will stay charged and keep the trailer wheels locked to prevent rolling

to provide additional lateral stabilization to the front trailer

removing the dolly before uncoupling is not the correct procedure

4 / 40

A tank trailer should never be fully loaded due to:

The will be more shifting of the load.

The movement is stronger.

The baffles aren't as effective.

The liquid can expand causing a leak from the trailer.

5 / 40

If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from the traveled portion of the roadway?

At least five feet

At least half a mile

At least twenty feet

At least ten feet

6 / 40

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

foot brakes

disc brakes

bolt brakes

v-cam brakes

7 / 40

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

the length and weight of the vehicle

maintaining properly inflated tires and an even load on the trailer

drive slowly around turns and keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible

drive slowly around turns and keep the center of gravity of the cargo as high as possible

8 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

15 and 50 feet before railroad crossings.

On the tracks so you can see if the train is coming.

5-10 feet before railroad tracks.

Only if you have manual transmission, then proceed with flashers on.

9 / 40

Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

All answers listed.

Stops and starts.

Drive down or up an incline.

Driving into the wind.

10 / 40

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

in a halfway open position

in the latched position

in the unlatched position

removed from the dolly

11 / 40

Where are shut-off valves located?

at the front of the trailer

at the front and back of the trailer

either at the front or the back of the trailer

at the back of the trailer

12 / 40

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

all vehicles built after 2010

all vehicles built after 2005

they are optional

all operating vehicles with air brakes

13 / 40

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

a result of rollover

a result of following behind too closely

a result of changing lanes too frequently

a result of excessive speed

14 / 40

Never refuel your bus:

Without a static chain.

With a higher grade of fuel.

With any of the windows open.

In a closed building with passengers on board.

15 / 40

You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

the rear wheels are visible in the mirror

the cargo inside the trailer shifts

the fifth wheel has just touched the trailer

the tractor comes in contact with the front of the trailer

16 / 40

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

use the lowest reverse gear

back towards the right side

back and turn towards the driver's side

back as slow as possible

17 / 40

If you are driving a 100-foot truck with double trailers at 30 mph in dry conditions, how many seconds of space should there be between your truck and other vehicles?

18 / 40

Select the true statement about double or triple trailers.

all answers listed

they present a rearward amplification hazard

they can have a dangerous "crack the whip" effect

they can roll over due to abrupt steering movements

19 / 40

If you double your speed, what will happen to your stopping distance?

it stays about the same

it increases by two times

it increases by four times

none of these answers are correct answers are correct

20 / 40

Which of these is a good rule for backing a straight bus?

Back toward the side opposite the driver.

Back quickly while no one is coming.

Use your head as the mirrors are unreliable.

Back and turn toward the driver's side.

21 / 40

The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second trailer when:

the trailer will slightly rise when the converter dolly is backed under it

the top of the kingpin lines up with the locking jaws

the kingpin is resting behind the fifth wheel

the trailer will slightly lower when the converter dolly backed under it

22 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

communicate

take away

minimize

elevate

23 / 40

Select the accurate statement in regards to rolling up the landing gear to complete the coupling process.

you should leave the landing gear at the half way mark to make the uncoupling process easier later

you should grease the landing gear the increase the speed of the process

you should use a low gear until the tractor is supporting the trailer

you should use a high gear to make the process faster

24 / 40

The most stable tanker shape is:

Cylindrical

Elliptical

Square

Round

25 / 40

Start by___when coupling.

having the second trailer against the dock

coupling the converter hook to the pintle tongue of the first trailer

coupling the tractor to the second trailer

backing the converter dolly under the second trailer

26 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

Stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail.

All of these answers are correct.

Proceed only when you are sure no train is coming.

Remember to never shift gears while crossing tracks.

27 / 40

The two other places where the hazardous identification number must appear are:

On a temporary license plate holder and the steering wheel.

On the back of the truck and inside the glove compartment.

On the gas tank and a sticker in the glove compartment.

Any bulk packaging and the cargo tanks.

28 / 40

If you are transporting cargo, you should inspect the cargo and securing devices:

before the trip, within 50 miles after beginning the trip, and at least every 150 miles or 3 hours

during every driving brake on the trip

within the first 50 miles of driving

before the trip

29 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

it is a square knob that is yellow

it is an 8-sided knob that is red

it is a triangle-shaped knob that is red

it is a square knob that is red

30 / 40

The floor liner for explosives may not:

Contain cracks or holes.

Contain nails or screws.

Contain steel or iron.

Contain any of these materials.

31 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

downshift before starting down a hill

downshift when you get to the bottom of a hill

downshift before entering a curve

downshift before climbing a hill

32 / 40

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

about two car lengths

about 1/4 mile

about two truck lengths

about the length of a football field or 100 yards

33 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

There is no such thing.

It is a separate document that all hazmat drivers must keep in their vehicles.

On the original shipping paper.

On all packages.

34 / 40

The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

0.85

0.5

0.65

0.72

35 / 40

What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle?

A ul rating of 15 abc.

A ul rating of 10 b/c or above.

Any of these are acceptable.

A ul rating of 5 b/c or above.

36 / 40

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

they take longer to stop when loaded down

they take longer to stop when they are empty

they take the same amount of time to stop when empty or loaded

they take longer to stop than bobtail tractors

37 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

all of these answers are correct

you can see better, watching the vehicle rear out the side window

your truck will naturally pull toward the driver's side

it's more comfortable for turning your neck

38 / 40

With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park?

Minimum of 2 feet

Minimum of 10 feet

Minimum of 5 feet

Minimum of 15 feet

39 / 40

You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

Passengers

Gas or liquid

Materials that are hazardous

Bulk fertilizer

40 / 40

Which is more likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

any trailer

the last trailer of a double

a fully loaded trailer behind the tractor

the last trailer of a triple

Your score is

The average score is 47%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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How To Get A montana Commercial Drivers License

Montana residents are eligible to apply for a CDL to operate commercial vehicles within Montana if they are at least 18 years old. Residents who are at least 21 years old are eligible to apply for a CDL to operate commercial vehicles outside of Montana. To operate a commercial vehicle in Montana, applicants must provide proof that they are medically fit.

The following documents must be completed before applicants attend the first MVD appointment for a CDL.

(Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate
(Form 21-1201DG) CDL Self-Certification Classification and Medical Documentation (This form must be completed by a FCSA-approved physician.)

Drivers whose driver’s licenses have been revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Montana. The following CDL endorsements are available:

H – Hazardous Material
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
S – School Bus
T – Towing a Double or Triple Trailer

All Montana applicants must pass a general knowledge test before they are eligible to take the skills test. There are 50 questions on the Montana general knowledge test, and applicants must answer 40 questions correctly. For each endorsement, there is a test that must be taken by applicants. The passing score for these tests is 80 percent.

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montana CDL License Test Tips

The Montana skills test includes a vehicle inspection, basic control skills and driving. Applicants must pass each section. Military veterans and current members of the military can waive the skills test if they submit an application. To be eligible for this waiver, applicants must:

Be currently enrolled in any branch of the military or within 12 months of having left the service.
Have documented experience operating commercial vehicles or military equipment

Military waiver applicants and their commanding officers must complete (For CDL-SK TST WVR) Application for Military Skills Test Waiver to be considered for a waiver. Applicants who are granted a waiver for the skills test are required to pass the written test and pay appropriate licensing fees.

Additional Information

Information on the Montana DOJ, Motor Vehicle Division

The Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division regulates the CDL license requirements in Montana. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dojmt.gov/driving/commercial-driver-licensing/

Phone: 406.444.3244

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