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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

Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

2 / 40

In the slide mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel, this object should have no missing pins or be loose when fully engaged.

3 / 40

The best way to test if the spring brakes come on automatically is to:

4 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums:

5 / 40

Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

6 / 40

What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

7 / 40

Hazardous materials (that are not forbidden) carried on a bus must be:

8 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

9 / 40

If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

10 / 40

Alcohol evaporators in some air brake systems help to:

11 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

12 / 40

When should you avoid using the parking brake?

13 / 40

There should be ___space between the upper and lower fifth wheel after coupling.

14 / 40

What should you hear when you test the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at rear of trailer with the hand valve on?

15 / 40

After coupling with a trailer, what position should the front trailer supports be in before driving away?

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

18 / 40

This gauge has a governor cut-off.

19 / 40

What is the best way to stop all skids?

20 / 40

Which of the following about the front tires on a commercial bus is true?

21 / 40

Should the air pressure in the service air tanks fall below____the driver must be alerted via warning mechanism in the truck cab.

22 / 40

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

23 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

24 / 40

You should____to check the free play of manual slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

25 / 40

The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the identification number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper?

26 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

27 / 40

Select the definition of "off-tracking."

28 / 40

A safe haven is ______.

29 / 40

What should you do if the low air pressure warning comes on for only one system in a truck or bus that has a dual air brake system?

30 / 40

What is the purpose of the supply pressure gauge?

31 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

32 / 40

The designation RQ identifies the material's:

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

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

35 / 40

The parking brakes should be used____in air brake vehicles.

36 / 40

If there is not a sight glass to check the oil level you are required to look for leaks around the _____.

37 / 40

Never refuel your bus:

38 / 40

How far away are you required to park from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?

39 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

40 / 40

The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

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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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