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1.Under Minnesota statute, what happens if you miss a CDL skills (road) test appointment without canceling at least 24 hours ahead?
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Correct answer: B. A $20 fee is added to your application fees Minnesota 'no show' fee (Minn. Stat. 171.13): failing to appear or to cancel within 24 hours adds a $20 fee.
2.In Minnesota, what must you do to renew a CDL with a hazmat or school bus endorsement?
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Correct answer: A. Retake the knowledge test for that endorsement Minnesota: to renew a hazmat or school bus endorsement, you need to retake the knowledge test; it is not required for other endorsements.
3.How long do you have after becoming a Minnesota resident to transfer your previous state's CDL?
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Correct answer: A. Up to 30 days Minnesota: you have up to 30 days after becoming a Minnesota resident to transfer your previous home state CDL.
4.In Minnesota, what are the requirements to get a commercial learner permit (CLP)?
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Correct answer: C. At least 18 and a valid Minnesota driver's license Minnesota: you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Minnesota driver's license to obtain a Minnesota CLP.
5.In Minnesota, for a passenger endorsement the road test must be passed in what kind of bus?
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Correct answer: C. GVWR over 26,000 lbs and more than 15 passengers including driver Minnesota: for a passenger endorsement, the road test must be passed in a bus with a GVWR greater than 26,000 pounds and capacity of more than 15, including the driver.
6.What must every CMV used for a Minnesota CDL road test have?
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Correct answer: D. An annual vehicle inspection Minnesota: all commercial motor vehicles must have an annual vehicle inspection to be used for a CDL road test; the CMV must also be empty.
7.In Minnesota, what is required after you fail a fourth CDL road test?
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Correct answer: C. Driver's training Minnesota: driver's training is required after a fourth road test is failed; a $20 fee applies from the third attempt.
8.In Minnesota, what fee is charged on the third or later attempt to pass the vehicle inspection?
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Correct answer: B. $20 Minnesota: a $20 testing fee is charged on the third or subsequent attempt to pass the vehicle inspection (and the road test).
9.In Minnesota, what is the retesting fee for a third or later CDL knowledge test after failing the first two?
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Correct answer: C. $10 Minnesota fee schedule: retesting fee for the third and subsequent knowledge test is $10; for the road/skills test it is $20.
10.In Minnesota, a Class A CDL holder without the O restriction must test in what vehicle to remove the automatic transmission restriction?
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Correct answer: D. A tractor semi-trailer combination Minnesota: to remove the automatic transmission restriction, tests must be in the highest class the driver may operate; Class A holders without the O restriction need a tractor semi-trailer.
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