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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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For what reason do you keep the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

2 / 40

What can side to side surge cause?

3 / 40

The manual says you should look _____ ahead while driving.

4 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except...

7 / 40

One reason hauling liquids in tank vehciles require special care is:

8 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

9 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

12 / 40

The CDL manual indicates the last step on picking up students at the bus stop is as follows:

13 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

14 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

15 / 40

This item should be firmly attached the to frame, be solid, and clear of objects:

16 / 40

Suspension systems:

17 / 40

The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

18 / 40

Check to ensure that____when inspecting the coupling.

19 / 40

Be careful to check the_____when unloading the smaller tanks of bulk heads.

20 / 40

What handling effect will baffles have?

21 / 40

The safety valve is usually set to open at:

22 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

23 / 40

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

24 / 40

Which of the following is a necessary qualification for non-bulk packaging?

25 / 40

Make sure that_____before you back under a trailer.

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

28 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

29 / 40

Where are shut-off valves located?

30 / 40

If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should:

31 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

32 / 40

Select the two reasons as to why special care is needed when driving a tank vehicle:

33 / 40

You must control how far packages labeled "Radioactive II" or "Radioactive III" are located from people and cargo space walls by referring to:

34 / 40

Select the statement that best describes what the trailer air supply control does:

35 / 40

You don't want to use wheel chocks when hooking a combination to a second trailer with no spring brakes. What should you do?

36 / 40

To test the tractor-trailer connection for security, you should:

37 / 40

What color are all school buses painted?

38 / 40

What is the correct number of red reflective triangles that you should carry?

39 / 40

A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

40 / 40

What do you check when doing a visual inspection of the coupling?

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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.