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1.To operate a school bus with air brakes in Massachusetts, what must you do in addition to the P and S requirements?
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Correct answer: C. Pass an air-brakes written exam and an air-brakes road test Massachusetts: to operate a school bus with air brakes, you must in addition pass an air-brakes written exam at the RMV and pass an air-brakes road test.
2.How much time is allowed for the Massachusetts CDL general knowledge test of 50 questions?
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Correct answer: C. One hour Massachusetts: the general knowledge test is taken by all applicants (one hour - 50 questions); air brakes is 25 minutes - 25 questions.
3.In Massachusetts, which agency issues the school bus certificate required to operate a school bus?
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Correct answer: D. Department of Public Utilities Massachusetts: to operate a school bus, drivers must obtain a school bus certificate from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities.
4.How long is a Massachusetts CLP valid, and how many times can it be renewed?
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Correct answer: B. 180 days; renewable once for 180 more Massachusetts: CLPs are valid for 180 days and can be renewed once for an additional 180 days; after that you must apply for a new CLP and retake knowledge tests.
5.In Massachusetts, if you cancel or reschedule a CDL road test with less than how much notice are you responsible for the skills test fee?
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Correct answer: D. 72 hours Massachusetts: if you must cancel or reschedule your appointment with less than 72 hours notice, you will be responsible for the skills test fee.
6.What minimum insurance must a Massachusetts road test vehicle carry for bodily injury?
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Correct answer: C. $20,000/$40,000 Massachusetts: insurance must equal the state minimums of $20,000/$40,000 bodily injury and $5,000 property damage coverage.
7.In Massachusetts, when are you responsible for paying the CDL skills test fee again?
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Correct answer: D. For each failure, rejection, late arrival or no-show Massachusetts: you are responsible for the skills test fee for each failure, rejection, late arrival or no show.
8.To operate a full-sized school bus in Massachusetts, which CDL endorsements are required?
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Correct answer: B. Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) Massachusetts: to operate a full-sized school bus, you must have a CDL with a passenger (P) endorsement and a school bus (S) endorsement.
9.Under 49 CFR 383.73, the Massachusetts RMV requests your driving record from any state where you were licensed in the previous:
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Correct answer: A. Ten years Massachusetts: under 49 CFR 383.73, the RMV must request your complete driving record from any states where you have been licensed in the previous ten years.
10.How long is the Massachusetts hazardous materials knowledge test, and how many questions does it have?
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Correct answer: A. 30 minutes - 30 questions Massachusetts: the hazardous materials test is 30 minutes - 30 questions.
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