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MA CDL Air Brakes Practice Test 3 2025

Average pass rate for CDL tests in Massachusetts: 63%.
Average pass rate for this test: 72%.
Easy
8 min
Score distribution:
90-100=>17%
80-89=>33%
70-79=>50%
60-69=>0%
<60%=>0%
Avg. first-try score: 80%

Learning the operation of air brakes is simplified with our practice test series. Using our third free CDL practice test, you will receive in-depth knowledge of the various functions and components of air brakes. These skills will come in handy as you try to get through Newton Corner and explore the freedom of the open road. Removing the air brakes restriction from your Massachusetts commercial driver’s license (CDL) can be a rewarding career move. You’ll instantly qualify for more driving opportunities and potentially increase your earnings. Considering these advantages, you should take a closer look at what this practice test has to offer you.

Creating an engaging and stress-free learning environment, our CDL Air Brakes practice test delivers exceptional results. The practice test helps you understand the critical information you must know to meet the requirements for removing the restriction, which include passing an official Air Brakes knowledge test. You can also use this information to physically inspect and operate the system to pass the required skills test. The practice test contains 30 questions to help you identify the information you must better understand to be successful. You must correctly answer at least 80% of the 25 questions on the official knowledge test to pass. The practice test delivers a winning game plan.

MA CDL Air Brakes Practice Test 3 2025
MA commercial driver's license
Based on the official MA CDL HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback
46 MA students practicing now
673completed today

Accuracy & authorship

Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

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Steven Litvintchouk

M.S., Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)

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Andrei Zakhareuski, Co-founder & CEO at Driving-Tests.org

Test design and learning experience oversight:

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. One of 4 free Massachusetts tests. ~8 min. Read explanations as you go.
  2. Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions from the current handbook + real test-taker patterns. Explanations cite the manual.
  • AI Assistant explains tricky items in plain language.
  • Performance Insights show your weak topics and what to study next.
  • Challenge Bank™ saves your mistakes for targeted practice.

Actual RMV permit test: What to expect?

The Massachusetts permit test has 25 questions. You must get 20 correct (80%) to pass.
  • Where: Any Massachusetts RMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake after at least one day.
  • Commonly missed: legal blood alcohol limits and DUI rules, emergency vehicle right-of-way.
  • Ready to schedule? Book your MA RMV appointment

About the Massachusetts CDL

With a strategic approach to addressing the information you struggle to understand, this CDL Air Brakes practice test takes the guesswork out of studying. The practice test teaches you authoritative information that builds your confidence as it expands your driving skills. By not overwhelming you with technical jargon, the practice test provides clear instruction that eliminates your confusion regarding essential information. The practice test is designed with an interactive capability. It is based on the most recent Massachusetts RMV CDL manual (Massachusetts CDL Handbook 2025) and up to date as of December 2025. You won’t have to worry about getting stuck in your learning process because the practice test responds to your incorrect answers with a full explanation of the correct ones. The information provided is accurate and authoritative. This Massachusetts CDL Air Brakes practice test increases your chances of passing the official knowledge test on your first attempt. Its effectiveness is unrivaled.

Springfield is known as the “City of Firsts,” and you can begin developing professional driving skills using the practice tests at https://driving-tests.org/massachusetts/ma-cdl-practice-test/.

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