CDL Class A Cards

Which of the following is true about curved mirrors? They are illegal in most States. In a curved mirror everything appears smaller than it would if you were looking at it directly. In a curved mirror things seem closer than they really are.

In a curved mirror everything appears smaller than it would if you were looking at it directly.

To avoid a hazard, you: Should always come to a complete stop. May need to swerve your vehicle out of the way. Should change lanes without looking.

May need to swerve your vehicle out of the way.

How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a double railroad track? More than 15 seconds 14 seconds More than 30 seconds 10 seconds

More than 15 seconds.. You can expect it to take more than 15 seconds for a typical tractor-trailer to clear a double track and at least 14 seconds to clear a single track.

The two markings on a front brake limiting valve usually read: "Normal" and "slippery." "Low" and "high." "Left" and "right."

Normal" and "slippery. Some vehicles with air brake systems manufactured before 1975 have a front brake limiting valve with "normal" and "slippery" settings.

Which of the following does not indicate bad brakes? Cracked drums Pads free of oil or grease Very thin shoes

Pads free of oil or grease. When inspecting your brakes, you should check for cracked drums; shoes or pads covered in oil, grease, or brake fluid; and shoes that are missing, broken, or worn dangerously thin.

Friction in an S-cam brake is caused when the brake shoes and linings: Press against the outside of the brake drum. Press against the inside of the brake drum. Push against each other.

Press against the inside of the brake drum. Friction inside a brake drum is caused when the brake shoes and linings push against the inside of the drum. The friction in the drums will slow and stop the vehicle.

In which of the following two situations should you downshift? Starting up a hill and entering a curve Starting down a hill and entering a curve Starting up a hill and finishing a curve Starting down a hill and finishing a curve

Starting down a hill and entering a curve.. Downshifting before starting down a hill lets you take advantage of engine braking. You should downshift to the gear required, which is usually lower than the gear required to climb the hill. Downshifting before a curve improves stability and helps you get the power you will need to accelerate out of the turn.

Distracted driving can cause collisions. Which of the following can distract your attention while you are driving? Talking to passengers. Listening to music. All of the above.

Talking to passengers.

Which of the following is not an indicator of when to upshift? Road speed RPMs Time

Time. There are two indicators that determine when you need to shift into a higher gear. One indicator is the engine speed (rpm). You should read your vehicle's manual to learn its rpm range and shift up when you reach the top of that range. The other indicator is road speed (mph). You should learn which speeds each gear can accommodate, then keep an eye on the speedometer and shift up as needed.

Hydroplaning happens most often when: A vehicle is traveling faster than 60 mph. Tire pressure is too low. Tire tread is too deep.

Tire pressure is too low. Hydroplaning is most likely to occur when driving on wet roads with tire pressure that is too low and tire tread that is too worn. If there is enough water on the road, hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.

When parked on a flat surface, you should: Use wheel chocks to prevent your vehicle from moving. Not use wheel chocks. Use wheel chocks, but only if you have applied the parking brake.

Use wheel chocks to prevent your vehicle from moving. When parking on a level surface, you should use wheel chocks. If the vehicle is not equipped with spring brakes, this is essential to prevent the trailer from moving.

When should you be particularly careful about high winds? When driving at night When emerging from a tunnel When going downhill

When emerging from a tunnel

When starting an engine, oil pressure should come up to a normal level: Within seconds. Within five minutes. After about three minutes.

Within seconds. Look at your truck's gauges when starting the engine. The oil pressure in an engine should come up to a normal level within seconds of the vehicle's engine being started.

If you are disqualified from driving: Your employer will be notified by the state. You must notify your employer within two business days. You must notify your employer within a month.

You must notify your employer within two business days. You must notify your employer within two business days if your license is suspended, revoked, or canceled, or if you are otherwise disqualified from driving.

The use of brakes on a steep downgrade is: a supplement to the braking effect of the engine. much more effective than the engine braking effect. the main braking factor.

a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.

Fully loaded rigs: are just as likely to roll over as empty rigs. are less likely to roll over than empty rigs. are much more likely to roll over than empty rigs.

are much more likely to roll over than empty rigs.

Warnings on low bridges or underpasses: are often posted, but sometimes they are not. must be posted. are always posted.

are often posted, but sometimes they are not.

To back safely, you should NOT: back as slowly as possible and use the lowest reverse gear. back to the right side whenever possible. look at your line of travel before you begin backing.

back to the right side whenever possible.

Headlights: should not be used when driving at night. can blind other drivers. must be turned on a half hour before sunset to a half hour after sunrise.

can blind other drivers.

When your drive wheels have poor traction, retarders: will help you regain traction. can cause your wheels to skid. will stop working.

can cause your wheels to skid.

When inspecting mirrors and windshields for dirt, cracks, illegal stickers, and other obstructions to seeing clearly, you should: clean and adjust as necessary. write all necessary adjustments in your pre-trip inspection. leave it as is and write any instructions or notes on the vehicle inspection guide.

clean and adjust as necessary.

Glad hands are: warning devices. coupling devices. securement devices.

coupling devices.

You should always be looking for hazards to have time to plan a way out of any emergency. This is part of being a: modular driver. reasonable driver. defensive driver.

defensive driver.

Road rage is defined as: driving with the intent of doing harm to others. driving over the speed limit. operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, pushy manner.

driving with the intent of doing harm to others.

In a vehicle with a dual air brake system: one system supplies air to the trailer. each system has its own air tanks. both systems typically operate the regular brakes on the rear axle.

each system has its own air tanks.

In a dual air brake system, if one air system is very low on pressure: you should pump the brakes to restore pressure. either the front or rear brakes will not be operating fully. you should drive and brake as you always have.

either the front or rear brakes will not be operating fully.

If you are transporting hazardous materials, you should you check your tires: every hour or every 50 miles. every two hours or every 100 miles. every hour.

every two hours or every 100 miles.

If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should: pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down. brake hard and pull off the road. hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.

hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.

To use road speed to know when to switch gears you should: learn the operating rpm range of your vehicle. watch your tachometer, and shift up when your engine reaches the top of the range. learn what speeds each gear is good for.

learn what speeds each gear is good for.

If you're carrying hazardous materials and are stopped at a truck stop, you should: keep the shipping papers with you. leave the shipping papers on the dashboard in clear view. leave the shipping papers in the driver's door pouch or on the driver's seat.

leave the shipping papers in the driver's door pouch or on the driver's seat.

When inspecting the cargo, make sure it is: piled up. secured properly for the first 50 miles after beginning a trip. not overloaded.

not overloaded.

When the spring brakes are on, you should: pump the brakes. press the accelerator. not push the brake pedal down.

not push the brake pedal down.

With an engine fire, you should NOT: shoot foam from the vehicle's underside. turn the engine off as soon as possible. open the hood.

open the hood.

To apply the parking brakes: push the parking brake control knob in. place the parking brake control knob in Neutral. pull the parking brake control knob out.

pull the parking brake control knob out.

If the drive wheels start to skid: use the brakes to slow down. accelerate slightly to regain control. push in the clutch to let them turn freely.

push in the clutch to let them turn freely.

If you need to make a large steering adjustment while using controlled braking, you should: release the brakes. keep braking as hard as you can while steering. downshift and keep braking.

release the brakes.

Empty trucks: require a shorter stopping distance than full trucks. require the same stopping distance than full trucks. require a greater stopping distance than full trucks.

require a greater stopping distance than full trucks.

Hydroplaning is most likely to occur: right after it starts to rain. when it's been raining for over an hour. right before it starts to rain.

right after it starts to rain.

You should put the starter switch key into your pocket while you perform the pre-trip inspection because someone could steal the truck. it could damage the starting mechanism. someone could start and move the truck. any of the above could occur.

someone could start and move the truck. While you are performing the pre-trip inspection, you do not want someone (such as a co-driver) who is unaware of your location to start your vehicle and accidentally injure you.

The vehicle inspection report: ensures that when the driver gets behind the wheel, the mechanic is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle. ensures that vehicle inspections are conducted regularly. tells the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing.

tells the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing.

You must use ________ as the principal way of controlling your speed on downgrades. the brake pedal controlled braking the braking effect of the engine

the braking effect of the engine

Before entering an intersection, make sure that: there's enough room to get at least halfway across. there is sufficient space to clear it. accelerate smoothly and change gears as necessary.

there is sufficient space to clear it.

When driving, do NOT: warn the drivers behind by flashing your brake lights if you see a hazard that will require slowing down. try to help out other drivers by signaling when it is safe to pass. assume that vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists see you whenever you are about to pass them.

try to help out other drivers by signaling when it is safe to pass.

When backing, as soon as you see the trailer getting off the proper path, you should: turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction of the drift. turn the top of the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the drift. to keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and continue backing.

turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction of the drift.

You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission, and you have to stop on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. When putting your vehicle back in motion up the grade, you should: shift down to a speed that you can control without using the brakes. use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages. partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.

use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.

HAZMAT placards are: regulatory signs warning signs speed signs

warning signs

Always try to back toward the driver's side because you can see better, watching the vehicle's rear from the side window. your truck will probably pull toward the driver's side. it's more comfortable for turning your neck. all of the above are true.

you can see better, watching the vehicle's rear from the side window. You should always back toward the driver's side because you will be able to see things much more easily. For example, you can keep an eye on the vehicle's rear by viewing it from your side window. If your truck pulls in either direction, it needs service. Your neck's comfort should not affect your safety decision.

If your ABS malfunctions: you still have normal brake functions. the service brake will not work. you should immediately come to a complete stop.

you still have normal brake functions.

If you have a HazMat endorsement and renounce your U.S. citizenship: you may keep your endorsement until your next license renewal date. you will lose your HazMat endorsement. you may transfer your endorsement to a trusted U.S. citizen.

you will lose your HazMat endorsement.

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way road or divided highway? 100 feet, 200 feet, and 300 feet toward approaching traffic 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic 50 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward approaching traffic 20 feet, 50 feet, and 100 feet toward approaching traffic

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic.. This is required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 49 CFR 392.22. This regulation also specifies where to place warning devices on other types of roadways such as undivided two-way roads and curves. (These situations are also covered in section 2.5.2 of the Virginia Commercial Driver License Manual.)

Before driving a vehicle with a dual air system, allow time for the air compressor to build up a minimum of ____ pressure in both the primary and secondary systems. 100 psi 75 psi 50 psi

100 psi

Regardless of its size, cargo should have at least ___ tie-downs. 3 2 1

2

At night, when the load on a vehicle extends 4 feet or more beyond the rear of the body, there must be _______ at the end of the load. 2 red flags 2 red lights 2 fluorescent orange flags

2 red lights

An item that is 15 feet long placed on a flatbed trailer should have at least: 2 tie-downs. 3 tie-downs. 1 tie-down.

2 tie-downs.

On dry pavement, the braking distance when travelling at 55 mph is about: 419 feet. 216 feet. 142 feet.

216 feet.

Air pressure should build up in a single air system, within about: 10 minutes. 3 minutes. 15 minutes.

3 minutes.

If you are driving a 30 foot vehicle at 35 mph, you should leave at least _______ between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. 3 seconds 4 seconds 2 seconds

3 seconds

If you are convicted of a moving traffic violation, you must notify your employer within 14 days. 7 days. 30 days. 60 days.

30 days. If you are convicted of any traffic violations except parking violations, you must notify your employer within 30 days. This applies whether you were driving a commercial motor vehicle or some other motor vehicle at the time.

Drivers may never drink alcohol within ______ before going on duty. 12 hours 4 hours 24 hours

4 hours

How much distance will an air brake-equipped vehicle need to come to a complete stop if it is traveling at 55 mph under ideal driving conditions? 300 feet 100 feet 450 feet

450 feet A vehicle's total stopping distance is made up of perception distance, reaction distance, brake lag distance, and braking distance. With all of these factors included, an air brake-equipped vehicle traveling at a speed of 55 mph under ideal driving conditions will need approximately 450 feet to come to a complete stop.

While operating on a downgrade, you should brake until you reach a speed that is: 5 mph below your safe speed. 10 mph below your safe speed. 15 mph below your safe speed.

5 mph below your safe speed. While driving downhill, you should hold down the brake pedal until your vehicle reaches a speed 5 mph below your safe speed, then release the brake pedal. Repeat this process.

The leakage rate for a triple combination vehicle with air brakes should be no more than ____ in one minute during a static leakage test. 8 psi 5 psi 3 psi

5 psi. When performing a static leakage test on a triple combination vehicle with air brakes, the leakage rate should be no more than 5 psi in one minute. If the air leaks from the air brake system at a quicker rate, the vehicle should not be driven because something likely needs to be repaired.

To avoid blinding other drivers, you should dim within ____ of an oncoming vehicle. 1000 feet 250 feet 500 feet

500 feet

Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up? Releasing the clutch Accelerating while pressing the clutch and turning toward the driver's side Releasing the clutch and pressing the accelerator at the same time Pushing in the clutch and shifting into a higher gear at the same time

Accelerating while pressing the clutch and turning toward the driver's side.. You must release the accelerator, press the clutch and shift into neutral at the same time, release the clutch, let the engine and gears slow to the required rpm for the next gear, press the clutch and shift into a higher gear at the same time, then release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time. Acceleration is not involved until the very end, and definitely not while pressing the clutch.

How soon after starting a trip must cargo securement be checked? After 50 miles After 100 miles After 250 miles

After 50 miles Cargo should be inspected before beginning a trip, within the first 50 miles of the trip, and every three hours or 150 miles traveled thereafter. The driver of a truck transporting cargo is responsible for the cargo being safely secured throughout the trip.

Driving without a CDL, or with a suspended CDL, incurs: a large fine. a civil penalty or, in aggravated cases, criminal penalties. All of the above.

All of the above.

During a hazardous materials emergency, you should: prevent smoking and keep open flames away. keep everyone away. All of the above.

All of the above.

When driving through a large puddle or flowing water, you should: slow down. increase engine rpm. All of the above.

All of the above.

Which of the following beverages contains the most alcohol? A 1½-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor A 12 ounce glass of 5% beer All of the above.

All of the above.

For a basic vehicle control skills test, you are expected to be able to: Alley dock. Weave between a line of cones. Complete an emergency stop.

Alley dock. Maneuvers that may be included in the basic vehicle control skills test include straight line backing, offset back/right parking, offset back/left parking, driver side parallel parking, conventional parallel parking, and alley docking.

A Class 1 hazardous material is: An explosive. Solid. Corrosive.

An explosive.

Which of the following statements about backing is NOT true? You should get out of the vehicle and check your path if you are unsure. Backing toward the left side is very dangerous because you can't see as well. You should use the lowest reverse gear.

Backing toward the left side is very dangerous because you can't see as well.

Key suspension system parts include: Tie rod Bearing plates All of the above.

Bearing plates

Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure? Brake hard and immediately. Be aware that a tire has failed. Hold the steering wheel firmly. Stay off the brake pedal.

Brake hard and immediately. Hard braking could cause your vehicle to go out of control, so brake gently only after the vehicle has slowed down and you have regained control.

During the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to do all of the following, except: Show where the power steering fluid dipstick is located. Check for adequate power steering fluid. Ensure that the power steering fluid level is above the full mark.

Ensure that the power steering fluid level is above the full mark. During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to indicate where the power steering fluid dipstick or reservoir sight glass is located. You will need to show that the power steering fluid is within a safe operating range.

When driving in very hot weather, how often should you inspect the tires? Every four hours or every 200 miles Every hour or every 50 miles Every two hours or every 100 miles Every three hours or every 150 miles

Every two hours or every 100 miles. Air pressure increases with temperature. When driving in very hot weather, inspect the tires every two hours or every 100 miles. Use a tire pressure gauge to get an accurate reading. However, even if the tires have become overinflated from the heat, do not let air out because the pressure will drop too low when the tires cool. If a tire is too hot to touch, remain stopped until it cools. Otherwise, it may blow out or catch fire.

If you double your speed, how much more distance will it take to brake to a stop? Three times as much Five times as much Twice as much Four times as much

Four times as much.. When you double your speed, your braking distance increases by roughly the square of the speed increase - to about four times as much as before. For example, increasing your speed from 15 to 30 mph will increase your stopping distance from 46 to 148 feet.

What should you do if you doubt you have safe space to pass under a low bridge? Increase the weight of your vehicle to clearing under the bridge. If no warnings are posted, assume there is enough clearance under the bridge and proceed slowly. Go slowly, and take another route if you are not sure you can make it.

Go slowly, and take another route if you are not sure you can make it.

The total weight of a single vehicle including its load is called: Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Rating (GVR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)