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Massachusetts CDL Test Questions & Answers (#11) 2026

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Easy
9 min
84% fail this test first try • Better here than at RMV
Score distribution:
90-100=>10%
80-89=>75%
70-79=>15%
60-69=>0%
<60%=>0%
Avg. first-try score: 84%

Based on the Massachusetts RMV Commercial Driver License (CDL) General Knowledge Test, this Free Massachusetts CDL Test Questions & Answers Practice Test No. 11 is designed to help you pass this official exam on your first attempt. Every CDL applicant in the Commonwealth must clear the General Knowledge Test, regardless of license class. Whether you plan to haul freight along the Mass Pike, drive urban routes in Boston, operate through Worcester County, or move cargo (or people) across Cape Cod and the North Shore, Massachusetts offers huge opportunities for CDL drivers. Success on this exam is one of the most important requirements for earning your CDL, and our series of practice tests is your perfect tool for success.

Our practice tests replace those older methods with an exam-aligned learning experience based directly on the Massachusetts CDL Manual and state and federal regulations. We offer these services because outdated printable packets and static PDF study guides no longer reflect how the CDL exam is written or administered. While some applicants still rely on those materials, they often fail to prepare drivers for the wording, structure, and decision making required on the modern exam. Questions on our practice tests are written in the same style you will see on the real test, including the tricky phrasing and double negatives that frequently challenge test takers. Immediate AI-powered feedback and clear explanations ensure that learning happens as you go, instead of withholding feedback until the end of the assessment.

Massachusetts CDL Test Questions & Answers (#11) 2026
MA commercial driver's license
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 MA CDL Handbook

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy

Steven Litvintchouk

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

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Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the Massachusetts RMV changes its handbook or website information. Official sources we check: 

About the Massachusetts CDL

The official exam focuses on core safety principles, including vehicle control, braking and shifting techniques, space and speed management, hazard recognition, railroad crossings, skid control, emergency procedures, fire prevention, and proper accident response. The exam also places strong emphasis on alcohol, drug, and fatigue awareness, and the state and federal laws that apply to all CDL holders. Additionally, our experts have removed unnecessary filler from our practice tests so that they reflect what actually appears on the exam, significantly speeding the learning process.

Within our series, missed questions are automatically revisited through an adaptive trademarked Challenge Bank until you demonstrate mastery, strengthening long-term retention. Once you’ve mastered this practice test, try another from our series: https://driving-tests.org/massachusetts/ma-cdl-practice-test/.

Preparing for the Air Brakes Test is especially important, since most commercial vehicles are equipped with air brake systems, and failing that exam results in an Air Brakes restriction on your CDL. We have practice tests specifically designed for this: https://driving-tests.org/massachusetts/ma-cdl-air-brake-practice-test/. The Pre-Trip Inspection portion of your Skills Test is equally critical. Check out our Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Tests here: https://driving-tests.org/massachusetts/ma-pre-trip-test/.

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