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The CDL test in Mississippi has 50 questions. You must successfully answer at least 40 questions (80%) in order to pass. The Mississippi CDL Handbook's topics are covered by the general knowledge test. The following areas must be thoroughly studied by all Class A, B, and C CDL applicants: Hazmat & Passenger Vehicles, Air Brakes (if you intend to drive a vehicle with air brakes), Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test, and Other Topics. Additionally, there will be questions on the Combination Vehicles segment of the Class A CDL test. To get ready for the actual MS general knowledge exam, take our MS CDL practice test ...(see more)
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1. How far ahead should drivers look while driving, according to the manual?

10 to 12 seconds
5 to 10 seconds
12 to 15 seconds
7 to 12 seconds

2. Which of these is NOT a situation where you should use your low beam headlights?

Dawn
Dusk
Rain
Driving through tree shadows

3. What's the most important tool you have to monitor the condition of your vehicle when underway?

Your gauges
The truck manual
Comments from other truckers
Your eyesight, your hearing and sense of smell

4. If you can see the rear or front end of the vehicle but can't see the driver, you must assume...?

There’s no one in the vehicle
It’s not going to move
You can safely ignore it
S/he can't see you

5. Descending a long downgrade, which of these will help you if you have brake difficulties?

An open field
A turn going uphill
An escape ramp
All of the above

6. In a seven-day period, you are permitted to drive a maximum of ___ hours.

60
50
65
70

7. When you see a hazard ahead, what should you do?

Speed up to pass it as quickly as possible
Come to a dead stop
Alert others by hooting and pointing
Start planning on what action to take if the hazard becomes an emergency

8. Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic
50 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward approaching traffic
20 feet, 50 feet, and 100 feet toward approaching traffic
100 feet, 200 feet, and 300 feet toward approaching traffic

9. When you first approach your vehicle, which of these should you look out for?

People in the vicinity
Low wires
Low hanging tree limbs
All of the above

10. Which of these should you NOT do during a drive wheel skid?

Stop braking.
Turn quickly.
Steer into the skid.
Countersteer.

11. Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?

Hold the steering wheel firmly.
Stay off the brake pedal.
Engage the brakes hard and immediately.
You need to be aware that a tire has failed.

12. Why should you make sure you keep your vehicle in the middle of your lane?

To stop other people passing you
To avoid drop-offs
To let other people get the best view of you
To make the most space for a turn

13. A bridge formula restricts the axle weight for axles which...

Are further apart than normal
Are a single axle
Are closer together
Don’t have dual tires

14. According to the state of California, you are considered involved in interstate commerce UNLESS the cargo you are transporting

originates out of state.
originates in the state and is headed for a location in the state.
consists of waste or other hazardous substances.
is headed for a location out of state.

15. If you are stopped by the police and refuse to submit to a breath test or other testing method for drugs or alcohol, what will happen?

You will be treated as if you failed the test and lose your license
You will be allowed to leave with a warning
You will receive a summons in the mail
You will be followed for a mile to check you're safe to drive

16. If you double your speed, how much more distance will it take to stop?

Four times as much
Three times as much
Twice as much
Five times as much

17. When backing up, which side should you back towards?

The right-hand side
The left-hand side
Either side
Neither, only go straight backwards

18. At what speed should you test the stopping action of the service brakes?

5 mph
10 mph
2 mph
15 mph

19. How far into your trip should you make your first inspection of your cargo?

At your first rest stop
Within 25 miles
Within 50 miles
Within 100 miles

20. Which of the following is MOST likely to get stuck on raised railroad crossings?

A low slung car carrier
A single-axle tractor pulling a regular trailer
A single-axle tractor making a return journey empty
An empty moving van
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MS CDL Practice Test

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Number of questions:
20
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Correct answers to pass:
18
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Passing score:
90%
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