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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

When stopped on a divided highway where should your reflectors be placed?

2 / 40

The bolst, brackets, or bushings that attach the air bag and/or spring to the vehicle and axle frame are _____.

3 / 40

You should place the starter switch key into your pocket while you are performing the pre-trip inspection because:

4 / 40

A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives:

5 / 40

What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

6 / 40

What will occur as a result of failing to perform all 3 components of the air brake check?

7 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valves and pintle hook be in?

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

10 / 40

Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

11 / 40

If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?

12 / 40

A baffled tanker has:

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

A tank vehicle:

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

The container for the mechanism that transforms the steering column action into wheel action is:

20 / 40

You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

21 / 40

Which of the following is the most important reason for doing a pre-trip inspection?

22 / 40

Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with?

23 / 40

Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

24 / 40

It is good practice to_____when uncoupling.

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand:

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

What is the value of the overhead rear-view mirror inside of the bus?

29 / 40

Which of the following must drivers have in their possession while transporting class A or B explosives?

30 / 40

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

31 / 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:

32 / 40

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

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

Signs of distracted drivers include:

35 / 40

Where is compressed air stored?

36 / 40

Before pulling away, make sure the landing gear of the trailer is:

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

39 / 40

You must have placards for explosives, poison gas or flammables exceeding:

40 / 40

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

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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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