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1.When did Maryland's commercial driver's license program become effective?
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Correct answer: C. January 1, 1990 The Maryland manual: Maryland's commercial driver's license program became effective January 1, 1990.
2.For which conditions will the Maryland MVA consider issuing a CDL intrastate medical waiver?
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Correct answer: B. Limb loss with a working prosthesis, grasping impairment, or deafness Maryland MVA will only consider intrastate waivers for amputation/loss of limb (with a working prosthesis), power grasping and prehension, and deaf/hard of hearing (limited eligibility).
3.The Maryland MVA will NOT consider an intrastate medical waiver for a driver who holds which endorsements?
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Correct answer: A. Hazmat, passenger and/or school bus Maryland: the MVA will not consider an intrastate waiver for an individual who maintains hazardous materials, passenger and/or school bus endorsements.
4.In Maryland, if you fail to keep your medical certification current, your commercial privileges are downgraded to what?
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Correct answer: B. A non-commercial Class C license Maryland: if you fail to update the medical certification within the period indicated, your entire commercial driving privileges will be automatically downgraded to a non-commercial Class C license.
5.In Maryland, how often must a CDL driver with an 'S' (school bus) endorsement obtain a new medical examiner's certificate?
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Correct answer: C. Annually Maryland: as a CDL driver who holds an 'S' endorsement you must obtain a new medical examiner's certificate annually.
6.In Maryland, if you fail a CDL knowledge test for the second time, how long must you wait to retake it?
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Correct answer: A. At least seven days Maryland: if you fail any knowledge test for the second time, you must wait a minimum of seven days before re-taking that specific test.
7.Which endorsements will not be listed on a Maryland CLP until you have completed and passed the skills test?
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Correct answer: C. Doubles/triples and hazmat Maryland: the doubles/triples and hazmat endorsements will not be listed on your CLP until you have completed and passed your skills test.
8.What passing score is required on each Maryland CDL knowledge test?
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Correct answer: B. 80% Maryland: a passing score of 80% is required per test; the general knowledge test must be passed before other knowledge tests.
9.In Maryland, how are subsequent hazmat knowledge tests given after you fail the first one?
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Correct answer: A. By appointment only Maryland: subsequent hazardous materials knowledge tests are by appointment only if the applicant fails the first test.
10.For a Maryland driver updating a TWIC card for the hazmat endorsement, what is required?
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Correct answer: D. A knowledge (written) test Maryland: for customers updating a TWIC card, a knowledge (written) test is required; bring the new TWIC card to the appointment.
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