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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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You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

2 / 40

Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

3 / 40

Which of these statements about speed management and braking is true?

4 / 40

Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials?

5 / 40

Another term for a smooth bore tank is:

6 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

7 / 40

Why does it take special skills to haul a tank vehicle?

8 / 40

Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

9 / 40

What color are all school buses painted?

10 / 40

The manual says you should look _____ ahead while driving.

11 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to crossing your air lines on a new trailer with spring brakes

12 / 40

How do you determine if slack adjusters need to be adjusted?

13 / 40

How often should air tanks be drained?

14 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to managing the space to the sides:

15 / 40

What should the driver pay special attention to when driving smaller tanks?

16 / 40

What are slack adjusters?

17 / 40

The compressor is connected to the engine via _____?

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

20 / 40

Which of the following hazard classes utilizes a transport index in order to determine how much of it can be loaded on a single vehicle for transport?

21 / 40

You should check the_____when loading small tanks equipped with bulkheads.

22 / 40

Which of the following statements about "Radioactive" labels is true?

23 / 40

How do you check the coolant level?

24 / 40

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

25 / 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?

26 / 40

At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is no clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

27 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency steering and tankers:

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

It is important to know the outage required for the liquids you carry because:

30 / 40

If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?

31 / 40

You should expect____when backing a tractor under a trailer.

32 / 40

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

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

35 / 40

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

36 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to managing space to the sides.

37 / 40

Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

38 / 40

On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

39 / 40

The safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever must be ____ for a coupling to be complete.

40 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

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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.