Knowledge Test Class A #1
Class A Driving Test | Minnesota 2025 #1 Page 7 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Minnesota class A license 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 CDL class A permit 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 CDL class A requirements may vary from state to state.
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43 . If you are feeling tired and yawning a lot while you are driving, you should:
If you begin to feel tired while driving, you should stop to get some sleep. Trying to push on to reach your destination while tired is dangerous. You should not rely on caffeine to keep you awake.
44 . There is no penalty for refusing to undergo blood alcohol testing.
Minnesota has an Implied Consent Law, which means that by operating a vehicle in the state, you are understood to have consented to a chemical test if authorities ask you for one. If you refuse to submit to a test, you will be disqualified from operating a CMV for one year and your driver license will be revoked for one year.
45 . If the low pressure warning light comes on while you are driving:
You should continue driving, but turn the emergency flashers on to warn other motorists.
If the low air pressure warning light turns on, you should stop and safely park your vehicle as soon as possible. Controlled braking will be possible only as long as enough air remains in the tanks.
46 . When backing with a trailer, you should:
Not use the brakes.
When backing a straight truck, you would turn the wheel in the direction you want to go. By contrast, when backing a vehicle with a trailer, you must turn the steering wheel in the direction opposite of where you want to go. Once your trailer starts to turn, you should turn the steering wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
47 . If you must drive in reverse, using driver's side backing:
If you must back up, it is safest to back toward the driver's side of the vehicle. This way, as the driver, you will have the best possible view of your path of travel.
48 . When it is difficult to see other vehicles, such as at dawn or dusk, you should:
When driving at dawn, at dusk, or in inclement weather, you should use your headlights on their low beam setting to increase your visibility.
49 . Before starting down a hill:
To counteract the force of gravity, you should always slow down and shift into a lower gear before starting down a hill.
50 . To make a stop in a vehicle equipped with air brakes, the driver should:
To make a normal stop in a vehicle that is equipped with air brakes, you should simply press the brake pedal down.
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2025 Minnesota | Frequently Asked Questions
To secure a CDL Doubles/Triples endorsement in Minnesota, you must first possess a valid CDL. You then need to study the relevant section in the Minnesota Commercial Driver's Manual and pass the written knowledge test at a DVS exam station. The endorsement will be added to your CDL upon passing the test.
To obtain a CDL Doubles/Triples license, you must first hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Then, study the relevant sections in your state's Commercial Driver's Manual. After studying, take and pass the Doubles/Triples endorsement knowledge test at your local DMV. This endorsement will be added to your CDL upon passing.
No specific experience or training is legally required to obtain a CDL Doubles/Triples endorsement. However, you need to have a valid CDL. You must study the relevant sections of your state's Commercial Driver's Manual and pass the written knowledge test. Practical experience or training driving such vehicles can be beneficial but is not mandatory.
Yes, to obtain a CDL Doubles/Triples endorsement, you are required to pass an additional written knowledge test. This test focuses on specific rules and safety regulations for driving double and triple trailers. The specific content of the test can be found in your state's Commercial Driver's Manual.
Actually, there is no specific skills test or road test required for the Doubles/Triples endorsement on your CDL. You only need to pass a written knowledge test. This focuses on understanding the handling and safety rules for double and triple trailers, such as coupling and uncoupling, inspecting doubles and triples, and checking air brakes.
No, it's not permissible. In Minnesota, like in all states, you must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Doubles/Triples endorsement to legally operate double or triple trailers. Operating these vehicles without the proper endorsement can result in serious penalties, including fines and suspension of your driving privileges.
You can add the Doubles/Triples endorsement to your current commercial driver's license (CDL). You don't need to initiate a new application for a CDL. However, you will need to pass the Doubles/Triples written knowledge test and pay the required fees to add this endorsement to your existing CDL.
Yes, there are limitations. While a CDL Doubles/Triples endorsement allows you to drive vehicles with more than one trailer, it doesn't permit you to drive all types of commercial vehicles. For instance, if you want to drive a school bus or a tanker truck, you would need additional endorsements. Also, federal regulations limit the overall length of these vehicles.
In Minnesota, the maximum weight limit for double/triple trailers is 80,000 pounds. The maximum length for a double trailer is 81 feet 6 inches. For a triple trailer, the length should not exceed 100 feet. These limits can vary based on road and bridge laws, so always check local regulations.
Yes, there are specific safety guidelines. Drivers with a CDL Doubles/Triples endorsement must follow regulations regarding securement of cargo, regular vehicle inspections, and maintaining safe following distances. They must also be trained in coupling and uncoupling of units and be aware of the high rollover risk associated with these types of vehicles due to their length and weight.
