Knowledge Test Class A #2
Class A Driving Test | Minnesota 2025 #2 Page 5 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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29 . Which of the following is not required emergency equipment?
All commercial motor vehicles are required to be equipped with the proper emergency equipment. This may include spare electrical fuses; three red reflective triangles, six fuses, or three liquid burning flares; and at least one properly charged and rated fire extinguisher.
30 . To use the stab braking method, you should:
Apply the emergency brake until the vehicle starts to slow.
The stab braking method for emergency stops involves fully applying the brakes until they lock up. The brakes are then released until the wheels start rolling, and then the process is repeated.
31 . Once a vehicle is started, coolant temperature should steadily and quickly decrease.
After a vehicle is started, the coolant temperature should gradually begin to rise to a normal operating range.
32 . A CMV driver traveling fewer than 100 miles is not required to carry safety equipment, such as a fire extinguisher, on their vehicle.
Regardless of distance being traveled, CMVs must always be carrying the proper emergency equipment, including a fire extinguisher.
33 . If you are being tailgated, you should increase your speed to shake the other driver.
It is a bad idea to increase your speed if another driver is following you too closely. Speeding up may result in the driver continuing to tailgate you at the higher speed, only increasing the danger.
34 . As part of the vehicle inspection test, a CDL applicant may be asked to:
Replace spark plugs.
While testing for a CDL, an applicant will be required to go through a full vehicle inspection. The vehicle inspection test will include an engine oil level check.
35 . A cargo van is:
The added weight of a heavy load will make a vehicle sit lower than usual. A vehicle will often be taller when carrying a light load than when carrying a heavy load. If your vehicle fits under an overpass while carrying a full load, it is not guaranteed that it will fit under the same overpass if it is empty.
2025 Minnesota | Frequently Asked Questions
To secure a CDL Bus endorsement in Minnesota, you must first hold a valid CDL. Next, you need to pass the passenger endorsement written test. After passing the test, you'll have to complete a skills test in the type of vehicle you'll be driving. Lastly, you must pass a background check if transporting school-aged children.
To obtain a CDL Bus license in Minnesota, you must have a valid driver's license and pass the CDL general knowledge test. Then, complete a training course specific to bus driving. After this, pass the passenger endorsement written test and a skills test in the type of bus you'll be driving. A successful background check is also required.
Yes, specific training is necessary for a CDL Bus endorsement in Minnesota. You need to complete a bus-specific training course and pass the passenger endorsement written test. Also, you'll have to pass a skills test in the actual type of bus you will be driving. The state recommends having some practical driving experience as well.
CDL Bus licenses in Minnesota fall under three classes: Class A, B, and C. Class A is for vehicles with a combined weight over 26,001 pounds where the towed vehicle is over 10,000 pounds. Class B is for vehicles over 26,001 pounds or vehicles transporting over 16 passengers. Class C is for vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers or hazardous materials not covered by A or B.
No, you cannot use your personal vehicle for the CDL Bus driving test in Minnesota. The vehicle you use for the test must match the type and class of bus you plan to drive after receiving your CDL. This is to ensure you can operate that specific type of bus safely and efficiently.
During the CDL Bus driving test in Minnesota, several skills are evaluated. These include pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving. You may be asked to execute specific maneuvers like turning, merging, backing up, and parking. Also, you'll be evaluated on interacting with traffic, using signals, maintaining safe speeds, and more.
Yes, to obtain a CDL Bus endorsement in Minnesota, you must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination. This exam ensures that you are medically qualified to safely operate a commercial vehicle. It evaluates aspects like vision, hearing, blood pressure, and checks for conditions that might impair your driving ability.
No, it is not permissible to transport passengers without a valid CDL Bus endorsement in Minnesota. Operating a commercial bus without the appropriate license and endorsement is illegal and can result in severe penalties, including fines and possible jail time. Always ensure your license is valid before driving a commercial bus.
Yes, the CDL Bus endorsement can be added to your existing Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in Minnesota. You don't need to apply for a new license. However, you are required to pass the Passenger Endorsement Knowledge Test and a skills test in a vehicle representative of the class of bus you wish to drive.
Yes, there are some restrictions for drivers with a CDL Bus endorsement in Minnesota. They must not have more than one license, the vehicle they drive must not be loaded beyond its designated capacity and they must comply with federal regulations regarding hours of service, including rest periods and maximum driving times.