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Combination Vehicles Practice Test | Minnesota 2024 #2 Page 2 of 3
Train for FREE online with our Minnesota CDL combination vehicle test. 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 MN combination license in 2024, 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 combination license may vary from state to state.
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8 . When driving with trailers, you should:
To reduce the risk of tipping over when driving with a trailer, you should steer gently and smoothly. Avoid making sudden movements.
9 . Combination vehicles need extra space on the road because they:
Combination vehicles need more space on the road than other commercial vehicles because they are longer and need more space to turn and stop. It is especially important to properly manage space when you are operating a combination vehicle.
10 . To prevent a trailer from rolling over, you should:
Drive slowly around corners.
To reduce the risk of a rollover when driving a combination vehicle, you should keep the weight of the cargo as low to the ground as possible and drive slowly around turns.
11 . The best way to recognize that your trailer has begun to skid is by:
Listening to the radio.
The earliest and best way to recognize the beginnings of a trailer skid is by seeing the trailer veer off-course in your mirrors.
12 . If a parked trailer does not have spring brakes, you should keep the trailer from moving by:
If a parked trailer does not have spring brakes, wheel chocks should be used to prevent it from moving.
13 . What happens when the wheels of a trailer lock up?
The trailer will stop.
A trailer tends to swing around, potentially resulting in a trailer jackknife, if its wheels lock up.
14 . If an air supply control is in its "emergency" position:
Tractor protection controls in older vehicles may be operated by levers instead of knobs. If an air supply control is set in its "emergency" position, the air supply will be stopped and the trailer emergency brakes will be applied.
2024 Minnesota | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class A license in Minnesota is defined as a commercial driver's license that allows the holder to operate any combination of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the towed vehicle is heavier than 10,000 pounds. It typically covers vehicles like tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, and tank vehicles.
A Class A CDL license in Minnesota allows the holder to operate several types of heavy vehicles. These include tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tank vehicles, and livestock carriers. The license permits driving any combination of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the towed vehicle exceeds 10,000 pounds.
To obtain a Class A CDL license in Minnesota, one must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate travel), possess a valid Minnesota driver's license, pass a vision test, and successfully complete a general knowledge test. Additionally, applicants must pass skills tests in the vehicle type that the driver expects to operate. Medical examinations are also typically required.
In Minnesota, you must be at least 18 years old to apply for a Class A CDL for intrastate transport (within Minnesota only). However, federal regulations require drivers to be at least 21 years old to drive commercial vehicles across state lines (interstate transport) or to transport hazardous materials.
While not necessarily required, specific endorsements on a Class A CDL license can expand the types of vehicles you're allowed to drive and the cargo you can carry. These include T for Double/Triple Trailers, P for Passenger Vehicles, N for Tank Vehicles, H for Hazardous Materials, and S for School Buses. Each endorsement requires passing additional tests.
The Class A CDL skills test in Minnesota comprises three parts: pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving. The pre-trip inspection checks your ability to assess the condition of your vehicle. Basic vehicle control tests your skills in controlling the vehicle, and on-road driving evaluates your ability to drive safely in various road conditions.
Yes, limitations can be imposed on Class A CDL license holders in Minnesota. These are known as restrictions, and they limit the type of vehicle you can operate or require you to use certain equipment. Examples include 'E' for no manual transmission, 'K' for intrastate only, 'L' for no air brake equipped CMV, 'M' and 'N' for class of vehicle restrictions, and 'O' for no tractor-trailer CMV.
Yes, in Minnesota, the written Class A CDL test can be taken in several languages besides English. These include Spanish, Hmong, Vietnamese, Russian, and Somali. However, the state requires that all CDL holders be able to read and speak English well enough to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Yes, Minnesota allows accommodations for the Class A CDL written test for individuals with disabilities. You need to make this request in advance when scheduling your test. Accommodations can include more time to take the test, a separate room, or having the test read aloud. However, all requests are subject to approval and must comply with federal regulations.
Yes, if you don't pass the Class A CDL written test in Minnesota, you can retake it. However, you must wait until the next day to do so. The state allows multiple attempts, but each retest requires a new fee. Remember to study thoroughly using the Minnesota Commercial Driver’s Manual before retaking the test.