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Massachusetts CDL Knowledge Test Sample Questions

Real, Massachusetts-specific sample questions from our practice question bank, with the correct answer, a full explanation, and a source reference for each. See our national sample questions for topics that apply to every state, or take the full Massachusetts cdl practice test to test yourself instead of just reading the answers.

General Driving Knowledge

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1. How long is a Massachusetts commercial learner's permit (CLP) valid, and can it be renewed for free?

A180 days, renewable once for another 180 days at no cost
B12 months, non-renewable under any circumstance
C90 days, renewable for a $30 fee each time
D365 days, renewable indefinitely at no cost
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2. What is the permit application fee for a Massachusetts 2-year CDL Class A, B, or C?

A$3
B$30
C$125
DThere is no fee at all
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3. What BAC threshold applies specifically to commercial drivers in Massachusetts?

A0.08%, the same as a standard adult driver
B0.02%, the same as an underage driver
C0.10%, higher than the standard adult threshold
D0.04%, half the standard adult threshold
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4. What must Massachusetts commercial and hazmat/transit drivers do differently from regular drivers regarding phones?

AThey're barred from talking or texting on handheld devices at all while driving
BThey face no phone restrictions beyond the standard hands-free law
CThey may use handheld devices, unlike regular drivers
DThe restriction only applies while the vehicle is loaded with cargo
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5. Where can a Massachusetts CDL applicant find the material the general knowledge test is based on?

AThe standard Massachusetts Driver's Manual used for the regular permit test
BThe Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License Manual
CThere is no official manual; the test is drawn from federal regulations directly
DA privately-published guide, since the RMV provides no manual

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6. What happens to a Massachusetts CDL after a first OUI/DUI conviction?

ANo effect on the CDL specifically, only the regular license
BA 30-day suspension, the same as the underage zero-tolerance penalty
CAn automatic 1-year suspension of the commercial driver's license
DA fine only, with no suspension of any kind
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7. Under federal hours-of-service rules that apply to Massachusetts CDL holders, how many hours of driving are allowed after 10 consecutive hours off duty?

AUp to 15 hours, with no separate on-duty window limit
BUp to 8 hours, regardless of the on-duty window
CUp to 11 hours, within a 14-hour on-duty window
DUnlimited hours as long as breaks are logged