Massachusetts CDL Handbook 2024

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Preparing for the Massachusetts CDL test?  Obtain your free copy of the official Massachusetts CDL manual here. Published by the MassDOT RMV, the manual includes valuable information needed to pass the written CDL knowledge test.

Will the Manual Help You Pass the MA CDL Test

While the Massachusetts CDL manual is a great tool for test preparation, it’s also important to determine if you’ve absorbed the information. Take the next step with Massachusetts CDL practice tests. The practice tests include questions covering everything from the general knowledge portion of the exam to the optional endorsements.

Information Covered in the Manual

The MA Commercial Driver’s License manual features information regarding classes of commercial licenses, requirements, fees and restrictions, and the required steps to earn you instruction permit. The manual also includes important state traffic laws and essential information designed to ensure you will be a safe and responsible commercial driver.

The Massachusetts CDL manual was created to help you gain the necessary knowledge conducive to becoming a responsible commercial driver. Within the manual, you will find 13 sections.

  • Introduction
  • Driving Safely
  • Transporting Cargo Safely
  • Transporting Passengers Safely
  • Air Brakes
  • Combination Vehicles
  • Doubles and Triples
  • Tank Vehicles
  • Hazardous Materials
  • School Bus
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test
  • On-Road Driving