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

2 / 40

Select what you should not do when coupling the glad hands.

3 / 40

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

4 / 40

What does the air compressor governor control?

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

7 / 40

Remember to_____when steering to avoid a crash while driving doubles.

8 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

9 / 40

This object should not move more than an inch by pulled by hand with the brakes released for manual slack adjusters.

10 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

11 / 40

Forward and back surge is powerful in this type of tanker.

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on the foot brake and _____.

14 / 40

You should check that the _____are secure, caps are on tight, and is not leaking.

15 / 40

What is a passive railway crossing?

16 / 40

You should_____to make an emergency stop with air brakes when using the stab braking method.

17 / 40

You should___to reduce the air leakage rate.

18 / 40

By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a:

19 / 40

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

20 / 40

A tank vehicle:

21 / 40

What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

22 / 40

The amount of liquid you can carry depends on:

23 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

24 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to your brake function when your ABS fails

25 / 40

Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

26 / 40

Start by___when coupling.

27 / 40

What are the three hazard classes should NOT be loaded into a trailer that has a heater air conditioner unit?

28 / 40

How do you release the dolly brakes when coupling twin trailers?

29 / 40

Select the correct setup for shut-off valves:

30 / 40

If your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas, should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?

31 / 40

Within 3 minutes, this gauge pressure should build to 90 psi from 50 psi.

32 / 40

You should have the fifth wheel plate greased as recommened because:

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

35 / 40

A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

What is the service air line controlled by?

39 / 40

A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

40 / 40

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

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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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