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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.

1 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

2 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving a set of doubles and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

The best way to describe a dual air brake system is:

5 / 40

With most hazardous materials, you may park within 5 feet of the road briefly, if your work requires it. The materials that are the exception and do not allow parking this close to the road are:

6 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

7 / 40

What kind of surge can occur in a tank with baffles?

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

When inspecting the ______you are making sure that the lines and hoses are not chafed, cut, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts.

10 / 40

What are the three hazard classes should NOT be loaded into a trailer that has a heater air conditioner unit?

11 / 40

Make sure____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is sitting on the tractor.

12 / 40

When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

15 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to empty trucks:

16 / 40

You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials ______.

17 / 40

Select the correct setup for shut-off valves:

18 / 40

How do you supply air to the trailer tanks?

19 / 40

Remember to_____to prevent rollovers.

20 / 40

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

21 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

22 / 40

What will happen right away should the service air line come apart but the emergency line is intact while driving a combination vehicle?

23 / 40

Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

24 / 40

You should turn off your engine when loading flammable liquid unless:

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

You should place the starter switch key into your pocket while you are performing the pre-trip inspection because:

27 / 40

When should air tanks be drained?

28 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

29 / 40

You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

30 / 40

Select the true statement about handling triples and doubles:

31 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

32 / 40

Air pressure loss in a vehicle with a fully charged air system should be less than_______after the initial drop and brake applied.

33 / 40

The pintle hook should be_____ and the converter dolly air tank drain valve is___when doing a walk around inspection of a triple or double trailer.

34 / 40

By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a:

35 / 40

What keeps air in the tanks should the air compressor develop a leak?

36 / 40

This item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

37 / 40

What is the standee line?

38 / 40

Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

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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.