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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 true statement about stop valves in a cargo tank:

2 / 40

On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

3 / 40

To prevent a roll over a driver can 1) keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible and 2) _____.

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

What should you do if you start a trailer skid?

6 / 40

Select the first action to do when the low air pressure warning comes on:

7 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that:

8 / 40

The two main things to look ahead for while driving are _____.

9 / 40

This object should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers or damage to the glass.

10 / 40

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

11 / 40

What is the stopping distance for a tractor trailer that is traveling at 55 mph on dry pavement?

12 / 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?

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to driving a truck with triple or double trailers:

15 / 40

Vehicle handling can become unsafe if the weight is not properly balanced. Hard steering can be caused by:

16 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

17 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

18 / 40

What is the main difference between a portable tank and a cargo tank?

19 / 40

You should check the_____when loading small tanks equipped with bulkheads.

20 / 40

Which of the following is a reason that shippers package material?

21 / 40

A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

22 / 40

You should expect____when backing a tractor under a trailer.

23 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

24 / 40

Why should you know the outage?

25 / 40

What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

The transport index of a radioactive material:

28 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

29 / 40

It is important for driving safety to always be looking ahead. Which of the following is NOT a recommended time/distance that you should be looking ahead?

30 / 40

You are checking the_______when looking at the dipstick to see if the lubrication is at the safe operating range or above the refill line.

31 / 40

If you are drowsy, you should _____ before you drive.

32 / 40

If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?

33 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to stopping distance and speed:

34 / 40

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

35 / 40

Signs of distracted drivers include:

36 / 40

What is the earliest way to notice a trailer skid?

37 / 40

The safety valve is usually set to open at:

38 / 40

How do you check the power steering fluid?

39 / 40

You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials ______.

40 / 40

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

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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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