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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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To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

2 / 40

A baffled tanker has:

3 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

4 / 40

When you discharge an unruly passenger, you must choose a place that is:

5 / 40

In Column 1 the symbol "I" means:

6 / 40

The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

7 / 40

To inspect the______you should pump the pedal 3 times and hold it down for 5 seconds while making sure the pedal doesn't move during those 5 seconds.

8 / 40

How do you know when your brakes are fading?

9 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

10 / 40

If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?

11 / 40

Select the statement that best describes what the service line is for.

12 / 40

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

15 / 40

____is the most common type of foundation brakes used by heavy vehicles.

16 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

17 / 40

What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

18 / 40

What are spring brakes?

19 / 40

Select when you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

20 / 40

How far away are you required to park from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?

21 / 40

How do you hook a combination to a second trailer without spring brakes and without using wheel chocks?

22 / 40

If you are drowsy, you should _____ before you drive.

23 / 40

The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the identification number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper?

24 / 40

Water is drained from the compressed air tanks because:

25 / 40

With the engine cut off and the brakes released the air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than:

26 / 40

Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

27 / 40

You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

28 / 40

What kind of surge occurs with baffles?

29 / 40

You are driving a 60 foot truck at 55 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

30 / 40

While driving on a clear night with low beam headlights, you should be able to stop within:

31 / 40

If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

32 / 40

Why should you use chocks when parking a trailer without spring brakes?

33 / 40

Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

34 / 40

Your rig should be parked on__to uncouple double trailers.

35 / 40

If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?

36 / 40

Which of the following types of emergency equipment must you have on your bus?

37 / 40

Select the answer that is not a part of the braking process when driving a tractor-trailer combination vehicle that has ABS:

38 / 40

At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

39 / 40

Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

40 / 40

After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

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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.