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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 might happen if a trailer is too high when you try to couple?

2 / 40

What do you do first during step 3 of starting the engine and inspecting the inside of the cab?

3 / 40

What is the normal operating range for a truck's oil pressure?

4 / 40

You should check____when loading the small tanks of a cargo tank with bulkheads.

5 / 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?

6 / 40

Select the vehicle that off-tracks the most.

7 / 40

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

8 / 40

What does the air compressor governor control?

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

11 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

12 / 40

Remember to_____to prevent rollovers.

13 / 40

Which of the following is NOT something you need to know in order to determine if you need to use placards?

14 / 40

The crack-the-whip effect is more likely to cause the front trailer to tip over.

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

The best way to test the low air pressure warning signal is to:

17 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to as why you should make sure the fifth wheel plate is greased as recommended:

18 / 40

You must first______to supply air to the trailer.

19 / 40

When accelerating:

20 / 40

The designation RQ identifies the material's:

21 / 40

What must vehicles with air brakes have?

22 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums or discs:

23 / 40

The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle should not exceed ____psi a minute.

24 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to if a glad hand on the blue air line is missing a seal.

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to empty trucks:

27 / 40

The golden rule for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks is:

28 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems.

32 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

Some school busses are marked with the LNG placard. What does LNG stand for?

35 / 40

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

36 / 40

The sliding mechanism and locking device for a tandem axle on trailers is:

37 / 40

Select the correct setup for shut-off valves:

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

______is a device that connects the service and emergency air lines between the tractor and trailer.

40 / 40

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

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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.