To become a licensed commercial driver in Massachusetts and legally operate combination vehicles, you must complete the licensing process and get a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) oversees the licensing process and requires all applicants to complete several steps. First, you must meet eligibility requirements. Anyone over 18 can apply for a CDL, but you must be 21 or older to drive across state lines (interstate) or transport passengers or hazardous materials. You must also hold a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
Those who plan to be engaged in non-excepted commerce must complete a DOT medical examination. The official general knowledge test is the first theory exam in the licensing process. Consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions, this test will evaluate your understanding of commercial driving theory. You must score 80% or higher to pass, leaving little room for error. Our Free Massachusetts CDL Permit Practice Test can help you prepare for this exam. You can use it alongside the official Massachusetts Commercial Driver License Manual (Massachusetts CDL Handbook 2025) to boost your learning potential.
Since you are interested in driving combination vehicles, you must also pass the official combination vehicles knowledge test. To help you prepare and study efficiently, we have created our Massachusetts CDL Combination Vehicles Practice Tests. This particular practice test has 25 questions based on the official Massachusetts Commercial Driver License Manual, specifically Section 6 (Combination Vehicles). You can use the test settings menu to enable several features. This menu is located in the top-right corner of the page. From here, you can also adjust the slider to change the font size to your preference.
With unlimited attempts and nonstop browser-based access, there’s no limit to how often you can study with our practice tests. Since your knowledge can only be improved gradually, we recommend dedicating several weeks to your learning phase. Keep track of your scores, visit your personal Challenge Bank™ regularly, and train with our practice tests as often as your schedule allows. On exam day, you’ll have a high chance of acing your theory exams on your first attempt.