CDL Practice
63. Which of the following is NOT a key steering component?
A; Leaf spring
38. Which of the following causes vehicle fires?
A; Short circuits and loose connections
50. You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?
; Tires of mismatched sizes should not be on the same vehicle
55. What is a hazardous materials placard?
A: A sign placed on the side of a vehicle that identifies the hazard class of the cargo
18. Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
A: Accelerating while pressing the clutch and turning toward the driver side
58. What is the best way to check the sides and rear of your vehicle?
A: Adjust your mirrors to see clearly before starting and checking regularly
32. Which of the following are you NOT responsible for when it comes to your cargo?
A: Ensuring the freshness of sealed cargo
16. Why should you always use a helper to back up your truck?
A: Every truck has blind spots you cannot see
1.You can see a sign on a vehicle ahead of you. The sign is a red triangle with an orange center. What does the sign tell you about the vehicle?
A: It is a slow moving Vehicle
46. How many seconds does it take for a normal tractor-trailer to clear a double track?
A: More than 15 seconds
19. What will help a drunk sober up?
A: Time
17. You don't want to be a distracted driver, so you
A: Turn off your cell phone until you reach your destination
56. Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?
A: Unstable loads such as hanging meat or livestock require extra caution on curves
45. If you have an automatic transmission, when should you downshift?
A: When you're going down a steep grades
61. Where should you place your warning devices, if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?
A; 10 feet, 100 feet and 200 feet toward approaching traffic
22. Where should you place your warning devices, if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?
A; 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet towards approaching traffic
37. How many tiedowns are required for a 20-foot load?
A; 2 tie downs
15.The minimum safe tread depth for other tires besides front tires is...
A; 2/32-inch
49. How many red reflective triangles must you carry with you for emergencies?
A; 3
43. If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?
A; 4 seconds
24. If you double your speed, how much more distance will it take to stop?
A; 4 times as much
39. Which of the following is MOST likely to get stuck on raised railroad crossings?
A; A low slung car carrier
14. What's the definition of a hazard?
A; A road user or road condition that could be a possible danger
62. Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
A; Accelerating while pressing the clutch and turning toward the driver side
33. What is the best way to check the sides and rear of your vehicle?
A; Adjust your mirrors to see clearly before starting and check regularly
26. If brakes get wet, it can cause them to...
A; Apply unevenly
21.Which of the following is/are part(s) of the suspension system?
A; Bearing plates
12.Which of these is a serious traffic violation that will disqualify you from a commercial vehicle?
A; Excessive speeding (15mph or more faster than posted limit)
9.You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water, but if you cannot, which of these steps can help keep your brakes working?
A; Gently apply the brakes while driving through the water
6. What should you do if you get stuck on the railroad tracks?
A; Get out of your vehicle and away from the tracks
5. A car suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you NOT do?
A; Honk and stay close behind the car
52. What is an advantage of going right instead of left around an obstacle?
A; If you are blocked on both sides, a move to the right won't force another vehicle into an opposing traffic lane and a possible head on collision
48. What is the main difference between aggressive driving and road rage?
A; Intend to do harm or physical assault
44. An Anti-Lock Braking System will
A; Keep you brakes from locking when you brake hard
29. Which of the following is NOT a key steering component?
A; Leaf spring
27. You should inspect wheel bearing seals for...?
A; Leaking
60. How long do you lose your CDL driving privileges if you are convicted of a second DUI?
A; Life
10. Do empty trucks have the best braking?
A; NO
23. Is it true that as long as the engine is not overheated, it is completely safe to remove the radiator cap?
A; NO
54. You must park on the side of a level, straight, two-lane road. Where should you place the reflective triangles?
A; One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear and one about 100 feet in front of the vehicle
57. The distance your vehicle travels from the time your eyes see a hazard to the time your brain recognizes it is called _______ distance.
A; Perception
40. Which of these equals the total stopping distance?
A; Perception Distance+ Reaction Distance +Braking Distance
31. What action should you take before driving while drowsy?
A; Pull off the road and get some sleep
41. If testing your hydraulic brakes for leaks, you should...
A; Pump the brake 3times, then apply pressure for 5 seconds
8. How do you test the hydraulic brakes for leaks?
A; Pump the brake pedal three times, than apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold it for 5seconds. The pedal should not move.
36. What is the first step of proper braking technique when going down a steep downgrade?
A; Put the engine in the proper low gear
64. What is the first step of proper braking technique when going down a steep downgrade?
A; Put the engine in the proper low gear
25. What is the most important and obvious reason to perform a vehicle inspection, according to the state of New Jersey?
A; Safety
35. Why should you keep any hazardous material shipping paper on view in the cab at all times?
A; So emergency services can easily find it
28. You should place the starter switch key into your pocket while you are performing the pre-trip inspection because
A; Someone could start and move the truck
47. What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?
A; Someone might try to pass you on the right
30. Which of the following should you NOT do when you are being tailgated?
A; Speed up
7. When approaching a traffic light that has been green for a long time, you should?
A; Start to slow down so you will be ready to stop
34. Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?
A; Starting down a hill and entering a curve
66. Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?
A; Starting down a hill and entering a curve
20. The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is
A; Stop
53. The road you are driving on becomes very slippery because of glare ice. Which of these is a good thing to do in such a situation?
A; Stop driving as soon as you can safely do so
13.What happens when you let the air out of hot tires?
A; This is a bad idea because when the tires cool off, the pressure will be too low
2.Optional safety equipment may include emergency phone numbers, tire chains, and?
A; Tire changing equipment
3. Which of these is NOT caused by rough acceleration?
A; Tire damage
51. You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. To take a long, steep downhill grade,
A; Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill
4. What should you do if you see a hazard in the roadway?
A; Use your four-way flashers or brake lights to warn others
42. What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?
A; Wait until a vehicle passes a shadow or landmark, Then count the seconds until you pass it
59. What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?
A; Wait until a vehicle passes a shadow or landmark, then count the seconds until you pass it
65. If you have an automatic transmission, when should you downshift?
A; When you're going down steep grades
11. Which of the following is/are reason(s) to back toward the driver's side?
A; You can see better, watching the vehicle rear out the side window
