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Train for FREE with our Massachusetts CDL passenger endorsement practice test online. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a MA DMV passenger endorsement in 2025, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that DMV requirements for issuing a CDL permit with passenger endorsement may vary from state to state.
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8 . Which of the following is a characteristic of a potentially fatigued driver?
They drive during the day.
Driving alone for long distances can put you at greater risk of becoming fatigued. Strategies for reducing the risk of fatigue include getting eight to nine hours of sleep at night, taking regular rest breaks, and driving during hours when you are normally awake.
9 . If confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
Ignore the driver, if possible.
If you encounter an aggressive driver, the most important thing to do is get out of their way, if possible. Do not provoke the driver by challenging them or making eye contact, and do not let yourself be provoked by rude gestures they might make.
10 . Bent lock rings:
Can lengthen tire life.
Mismatched, bent, or cracked lock rings are dangerous and should not be used.
11 . How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?
Four to five
Being properly rested is essential to the safe operation of a CMV. To maintain alertness, most people need eight to nine hours of sleep per night.
12 . Which endorsement must bus drivers have?
Tank
A bus driver must have a commercial driver license with a passenger endorsement to operate a vehicle designed to seat more than 16 people.
13 . When driving a vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:
Brake with less force than you would in a vehicle not equipped with ABS.
When driving a tractor-trailer combination that is equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should brake in the same manner that you would if the vehicle was not equipped with ABS.
14 . Distracted driving:
Can only be caused by cell phone use.
Distractions while driving can be physical (such as reaching for an object), mental (such as making conversation with a passenger), or both (such as holding a phone to send texts).
2025 Massachusetts | Frequently Asked Questions
In Massachusetts, a CDL Class B license allows the holder to operate any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR. This includes buses, farm labor vehicles, and any vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
A Class B CDL license in Massachusetts allows the holder to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or a vehicle towing another not exceeding 10,000 pounds. These vehicles include large buses, segmented buses, box trucks, dump trucks with small trailers, and tractor-trailers.
To acquire a Class B CDL license in Massachusetts, you must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid Massachusetts driver's license, pass a vision test, and complete a CDL application. You'll also need to pass a written knowledge exam and a skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic controls test, and on-road driving exam.
In Massachusetts, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). However, please note that if you want to use your CDL to drive commercial vehicles across state lines (interstate driving), federal regulations require you to be at least 21 years old.
While not always necessary, specific endorsements may be required for certain Class B CDL jobs in Massachusetts. Endorsements certify additional skills like driving a school bus, operating a vehicle with air brakes, or transporting hazardous materials. Each endorsement requires passing a separate knowledge test and sometimes a skills test.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in Massachusetts includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic controls test, and an on-road driving exam. The pre-trip inspection tests your knowledge on the key parts of the vehicle. The basic controls test assesses your ability to maneuver and control the vehicle, and the on-road test evaluates your driving skills in traffic.
Class B CDL license holders in Massachusetts are restricted to driving single or combination vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) towed is not more than 10,000 pounds. They are not allowed to drive a Class A combination vehicle without the appropriate endorsement.
Yes, in Massachusetts, the written Class B CDL test is available in multiple languages, including but not limited to Spanish, Chinese, and Portuguese. However, federal regulations require all CDL holders to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Yes, in Massachusetts, accommodations can be made for the Class B CDL written exam if you have a disability. You should contact the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) in advance to discuss your specific needs. Accommodations may include more time, a quiet room, or having the test read aloud, depending on your situation.
Yes, if you don't pass the Class B CDL written test in Massachusetts, you can retake it. However, you must wait a specific period before retaking the test. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) requires a two-week waiting period between attempts. Be aware that you may be required to pay a retest fee as well.