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Welcome to the Pennsylvania CDL practice test site. CDL rules and regulations covered on these practice tests come from the PA DMV CDL Manual. You can take these practice test questions as many times as you like as you attempt to obtain your PA CDL. 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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What is the best way to stop all skids?

2 / 40

Which of the following are possible causes of tire fires?

3 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to large combination vehicles taking longer to stop.

4 / 40

What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

5 / 40

Start by___when coupling.

6 / 40

Select the true statement:

7 / 40

What is always required before loading, driving, or unloading a tanker?

8 / 40

Select the step that comes first:

9 / 40

What are spring brakes?

10 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

11 / 40

When is it acceptable for non-hazardous materials to be described by hazard class words or identification numbers?

12 / 40

When should you not use the parking brakes?

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

Which of the following statements about "Radioactive" labels is true?

15 / 40

When conducting a pre-trip inspection, the most important item to verify is _____.

16 / 40

When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

17 / 40

In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:

18 / 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?

19 / 40

Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

20 / 40

How do you determine if slack adjusters need to be adjusted?

21 / 40

Select the vehicle that off-tracks the most.

22 / 40

What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

23 / 40

What does the amount of liquid allowed in the tank depend on?

24 / 40

What is the purpose of a baffle?

25 / 40

You may use DANGEROUS placards instead of separate placards for each Table 2 hazard class when:

26 / 40

Suspension systems:

27 / 40

Rods, connecting links, and arms from the steering box to the wheel are a part of the:

28 / 40

This item does not need to be checked during the cab check.

29 / 40

What product is typically carried in a liquid tank trailer without baffles?

30 / 40

Air brake systems should not lose air faster than____when testing for air leakage rates in combination vehicles before applying the brake pedal.

31 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to turn over when you make a sudden turn while pulling doubles?

32 / 40

The reason a bulk liquid tanker is hard to handle is:

33 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

34 / 40

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

35 / 40

Select the true statement:

36 / 40

There are 2 reasons as to why hauling liquids take special care. One reason is the ___center of gravity.

37 / 40

There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

Anti-lock brakes:

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How To Get A pennsylvania Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in Pennsylvania, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Pennsylvania only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Pennsylvania).

 

Pennsylvania CDL applicants must be medically certified that they are physically fit enough to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Pennsylvania applicants must get assistance with the forms from a qualified CDL physician and submit the following documents:

  • (Form MCSA-5875) Medical Examination Report Form
  • (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate

Applicants who receive a CDL must keep their Medical Examiner’s Certificate with them at all times while they are operating a commercial vehicle.

Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Pennsylvania. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

Pennsylvania CDL Endorsements

  • H – Hazmat Vehicles
  • N – Tank Vehicles
  • P – Passenger Vehicles
  • S – School Bus
  • T – Double or Triple Trailer
  • X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazmat Vehicles

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pennsylvania CDL License Test Tips

All Pennsylvania CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. To pass the Pennsylvania test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The Pennsylvania skills test can be taken 15 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements.

To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

  • Be active duty military personnel.
  • Operate a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
  • Have been discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
  • Submit an Application for CDL Skills Test Waiver.

Additional Information

Information on the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles

The Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles administers CDL license regulations in Pennsylvania. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Commercial-Driver/Pages/default.aspx

Phone: 717.412.5300

 

Additional Pennsylvania CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access Pennsylvania CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Pennsylvania.