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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 most likely to occur when driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid?

2 / 40

When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

To avoid rollover when going through a curve, the best thing to do is:

5 / 40

Before backing under the trailer you should______when coupling a tractor and trailer with air lines already connected.

6 / 40

Is this statement true or false: You do not need to use the parking brake if are leaving your vehicle for a short amount of time.

7 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

8 / 40

An oncoming vehicle keeps its high beams on. You should deal with this hazard by:

9 / 40

Which of the following materials would be an acceptable floor liner for moving Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials?

10 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

11 / 40

Select the inappropriate way to test for the low pressure warning signal.

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

14 / 40

You should follow the posted speed limits for curves and be aware of:

15 / 40

Select which vehicles are required to have a low air pressure warning signal:

16 / 40

You should be in the proper gear before going down a hill because:

17 / 40

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

18 / 40

The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

19 / 40

What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

20 / 40

Before pulling away, make sure the landing gear of the trailer is:

21 / 40

Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?

22 / 40

The safety valve is usually set to open at:

23 / 40

The longest crack that brake or disc drums can have is:

24 / 40

What should you do if you start a trailer skid?

25 / 40

The gauge that indicates normal or increasing lubrication pressure to prevent engine seizure, failure or breakdown is:

26 / 40

Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

27 / 40

How many different hazard classes are there?

28 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate reason to flash your braking lights?

29 / 40

Select the true statement about convex ("spot") mirrors.

30 / 40

Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

Tires should should be replaced:

33 / 40

What will occur as a result of failing to perform all 3 components of the air brake check?

34 / 40

For emergency braking to avoid a crash when driving a double trailer you should:

35 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to unhooking the pintle hook while the converter dolly is still under the trailer.

36 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency steering and tankers:

37 / 40

Why should you know the outage?

38 / 40

Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 Dangerous When Wet material?

39 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to what is required of a driver with a double or triple trailers:

40 / 40

An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

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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.