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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. 

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Before transporting a sealed load, you must check:

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

6 / 40

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

7 / 40

Select the statement that best explains the "crack-the-whip" effect.

8 / 40

The brake pushrod should not move more than____for manual slack adjusters.

9 / 40

With Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B, how close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building?

10 / 40

Select the true statement about handling triples and doubles:

11 / 40

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.

12 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

13 / 40

To transport cargo safely, which of these are you NOT responsible for?

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

Placarded vehicles must carry which type of fire extinguisher?

16 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

17 / 40

One reason hauling liquids in tank vehciles require special care is:

18 / 40

What are the dividers that are inside tankers that have an opening at the bottom and top?

19 / 40

This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

20 / 40

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

21 / 40

What method should be used to test that the air is flowing to all the trailers?

22 / 40

How often should you check your cargo?

23 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving double and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

24 / 40

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

25 / 40

A leak rate for a straight truck or bus air brake system should not exceed _____psi per minute when the engine is off and the brakes are released.

26 / 40

The air leakage rate for combination vehicles should not be more than _ psi a minute.

27 / 40

The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

28 / 40

Select the true statement about convex ("spot") mirrors.

29 / 40

Select the statement that describes how you could damage the landing gear.

30 / 40

A bus has a GVWR of 22,000 pounds and seats 24 passengers. What CDL class is this vehicle?

31 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

32 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

33 / 40

What will happen should a driver cross the air lines when hooking up the an older trailer?

34 / 40

What are the three types of emergency equipment that you must have with your vehicle?

35 / 40

When driving with multiple trailers, which one should be right behind the tractor?

36 / 40

How do you check the air flow to the last trailer?

37 / 40

What does the amount of liquid you can carry depend on?

38 / 40

For emergency braking when driving a double trailer and having to use your brakes to avoid a collision is to:

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

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

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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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