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US Massachusetts DMV CDL General Knowledge Test 2

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV Massachusetts — Cdl General DMV — Massachusetts (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Massachusetts State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for Massachusetts DMV Cdl General permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Massachusetts (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Massachusetts.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Massachusetts, USA — Cdl General permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Massachusetts — Cdl General · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Massachusetts — Cdl General · Country: USA · Region: USA — Massachusetts

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
In Massachusetts, what are glad hands for?
A) fuel caps
B) waving
C) air line connections tractor-trailer
D) light switches
Question 2
In Massachusetts, what color is emergency air line?
A) blue
B) red
C) yellow
D) green
Question 3
In Massachusetts, what color is service air line?
A) white
B) black
C) red
D) blue
Question 4
In Massachusetts, what is landing gear check?
A) no check
B) half down ok
C) fully raised, handle secured
D) dragging fine
Question 5
In Massachusetts, how test trailer emergency brakes?
A) no test
B) visual only
C) pull trailer air supply, tug gently
D) drive fast
Question 6
In Massachusetts, what is a DOT annual inspection?
A) driver exam
B) required yearly vehicle inspection
C) optional
D) every 5 years
Question 7
In Massachusetts, what goes in a driver log?
A) hours, duty changes, locations
B) songs
C) dreams
D) meals
Question 8
In Massachusetts, what is personal conveyance?
A) team driving
B) paid miles
C) limited personal use off-duty
D) hauling freight
Question 9
In Massachusetts, what is adverse driving extra?
A) +2 hours in bad weather
B) no extra
C) +10 hours
D) skip logs
Question 10
In Massachusetts, what is a weigh station for?
A) fueling
B) repairs
C) checking legal weight/compliance
D) food
Question 11
In Massachusetts, what is an overweight ticket risk?
A) praise
B) bonus
C) fines, delays, out-of-service
D) Nothing happens
Question 12
In Massachusetts, how secure hazmat differently?
A) no rules
B) per hazmat rules + placards
C) same as all freight
D) hide it
Question 13
In Massachusetts, what is cargo weight distribution for?
A) fuel only
B) speed
C) looks
D) legal axles, stable handling
Question 14
In Massachusetts, what are shiners in pre-trip?
A) lights/reflectors check
B) radio
C) tire brand
D) paint
Question 15
In Massachusetts, what is steer tire minimum tread?
A) no minimum
B) 2/32
C) 1/32
D) 4/32 inch
Question 16
In Massachusetts, what is drive tire minimum tread?
A) 2/32 inch
B) 6/32
C) no minimum
D) 4/32
Question 17
In Massachusetts, how check slack adjusters?
A) no check
B) about 1 inch free play max
C) any play ok
D) by sound
Question 18
In Massachusetts, what is a low air warning?
A) never
B) buzzer/light at ~55-75 psi
C) at 20 psi
D) at 120 psi
Question 19
In Massachusetts, what are mudflaps for?
A) Nothing happens
B) speed
C) looks
D) blocking debris spray
Question 20
In Massachusetts, how often check mirrors in city?
A) only turns
B) hourly
C) constantly, every few seconds
D) never

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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