California Commercial Driving test #1

The aggregate working load limit of your cargo tiedowns must be at least ______ times the weight of the cargo. one-half four two-and-a-half two

one-half

On wet roads, you should reduce your speed by 1. one-quarter. 2. 60 percent. 3. one-half. 4. one-third.

one-third.

During a seven-step inspection, checking the engine compartment does NOT include checking 1. the coolant level in the radiator. 2. the oil pressure gauge. 3. the battery fluid level. 4. the engine oil level.

the oil pressure gauge.

Checking your vehicle's suspension does NOT include checking 1. the tires. 2. the axle positioning parts. 3. the shock absorbers. 4. the air suspension components.

the tires.

Your vehicle is stuck on railroad tracks. You should 1. Gather up your belongings and paperwork and then leave the cab. 2. Try to save some of the cargo if you don't see a train yet. 3. Immediately get out of the cab and move away from the tracks. 4. Keep trying to move your vehicle until you see the train.

Immediately get out of the cab and move away from the tracks.

Legal maximum weight limits may not be safe in all of the following, EXCEPT 1. mountain driving. 2. winter. 3. traffic. 4. a storm.

traffic.

After your pre-trip inspection, you should inspect your cargo 1. within 50 miles of the start of the trip. 2. within 10 miles of the start of the trip. 3. within 25 miles of the start of the trip. 4. within an hour after starting the trip.

within 50 miles of the start of the trip.

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

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic

How far ahead do most good drivers look, according to the Handbook? 1. 12 to 15 seconds 2. 5 to 10 seconds 3. 10 to 12 seconds 4. 7 to 12 seconds

12 to 15 seconds

Within how many days must you notify your employer of any traffic violations (except parking)? 1. 30 2. 10 3. 60 4. 14

30 Days

Flags or lights are required on projecting loads that extend 1. 6 or more feet beyond the rear body. 2. 4 or more feet beyond the rear body. 3. 56 inches or more beyond the rear body. 4. 3 or more feet beyond the rear body.

4 or more feet beyond the rear body.

At what speed should you test the stopping action of the service brakes? 2 mph 10 mph 15 mph 5 mph

5 mph

In a seven-day period, you are permitted to drive a maximum of ___ hours. 50 65 60 70

60

Step 1: Vehicle Overview Step 2: Check the Engine Compartment Step 3: Start the Engine and Inspect Inside of the Cab Step 4: Turn off the Engine and Check the Lights Step 5: Do Walk Around Inspection Step 6: Check the Signal Lights Step 7: Start the Engine and Check

7-step inspection method

Which of the following is NOT a basic skill needed to operate a commercial vehicle? 1. Ability to steer 2. Ability to multitask while driving 3. Ability to accelerate 4. Ability to back the vehicle safely

Ability to multitask while driving

Which of these is NOT a rule to follow for backing safely? 1. Make use of a helper as often as possible. 2. Combine backing and turning toward the driver's side whenever you can. 3. Accelerate slightly to complete the backing process quickly. 4. Back slowly while using your mirrors.

Accelerate slightly to complete the backing process quickly.

Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up? 1. Accelerate while pressing the clutch and turning toward the driver's side. 2. Push in the clutch and shift into a higher gear at the same time. 3. Release the clutch. 4. Release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time.

Accelerate while pressing the clutch and turning toward the driver's side.

A top-heavy load is dangerous because it can cause 1. damage to the axles or steering. 2. a rollover if you swerve around a hazard. 3. a rollover on a curve. 4. all of the above.

All of the above

An A: B: C type fire extinguisher is designed to work on which types of fires? 1. Gasoline 2. Electrical 3. Wood, paper, and cloth 4. All of the above

All of the above

Which of these are signs of a driver under the influence? 1. Stopping suddenly for no apparent reason 2. Difficulty maintaining his or her speed 3. Trouble staying in his or her own lane 4. All of the above

All of the above

Which of these is part of the seven-step inspection method? Step 1: Vehicle Overview Step 5: Do a Walkaround Inspection Step 6: Check the Signal Lights All of the above

All of the above

Which of these will cause you to lose your CDL for a minimum of one year for the first offense? 1. Refusing to undergo blood alcohol testing when asked to do so 2. Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) when your blood alcohol content (BAC) is .04% or higher 3. Committing a felony that involves your use of a CMV 4. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure? 1. Apply the brakes hard and immediately. 2. Hold the steering wheel firmly. 3. Stay off the brake pedal. 4. Be aware that a tire has failed.

Apply the brakes hard and immediately.

To help you stay alert and safe while driving, you should 1. Have a whiskey to brace yourself. 2. Roll down your windows to get fresh air. 3. Drink coffee if you get drowsy. 4. Avoid medications whose warning labels mention drowsiness.

Avoid medications whose warning labels mention drowsiness.

Which of the following should you NOT do while driving at night? 1. Avoid glare from the headlights of oncoming vehicles. 2. Avoid blinding other drivers. 3. Avoid using your high beams, just in case. 4. All of the above

Avoid using your high beams, just in case.

When you back with a trailer, you should 1. Not bother to correct drift. 2. Back in as straight a line as possible. 3. Not pull forward once you have started backing. 4. Turn the steering wheel in the same direction in which you want to go.

Back in as straight a line as possible.

If you are involved in a collision, you should 1. Notify the proper authorities. 2. Do the best you can to care for injured persons. 3. Gather appropriate information for a collision report. 4. Do all of the above.

Do all of the above.

Retarders 1. Apply braking power to the drive wheels. 2. Reduce wear and tear on the brakes. 3. Reduce the need to apply the brakes to slow the vehicle. 4. Do all of the above.

Do all of the above.

Which of these should you do during a trip as part of your en route inspection? 1. Pay attention with your senses to possible problems. 2. Check critical items when you stop, such as brakes, tires, and lights. 3. Watch your gauges to check for trouble. 4. Do all of the above.

Do all of the above.

What must you do if you are involved in a collision that involves death, injury, or property damage over $1,000? 1. File an official report on form SR-1 within 10 days. 2. Report it to your employer. 3. Stop driving your vehicle for 10 days. 4. Do all of the above.

File an official report on form SR-1 within 10 days.

Which of the following is NOT a proper way to signal? 1. Flash your signals to draw more attention. 2. Turn your signal off after completing the maneuver. 3. Signal continuously until you have completed your turn. 4. Signal early.

Flash your signals to draw more attention.

Which of these is NOT a common cause of vehicle fires? 1. Problems in the electrical system 2. Flammable cargo 3. Underinflated tires 4. Halogen headlights

Halogen headlights

You check your safety belt to ensure that 1. it has six yards of slack. 2. it matches the color of the rest of your cab. 3. it is original equipment. 4. it is securely mounted.

It is securely mounted.

Which of these is not a problem associated with other drivers during night driving? 1. Temporary blindness from glare 2. Loss of concentration from hunger 3. Lack of alertness from fatigue 4. Impaired vision

Loss of concentration from hunger

An antilock braking system (ABS) will; 1. Let you drive faster 2. Shorten your stopping distance 3. Increase a vehicle's stopping power 4. Not change the way you brake normally

Not change the way you brake normally

According to the state of California, you are considered involved in interstate commerce UNLESS the cargo you are transporting 1. Originates in the state and is headed for a location in the state. 2. Is headed for a location out of state. 3. Consists of waste or other hazardous substances. 4. Originates out of state.

Originates in the state and is headed for a location in the state.

Which of these equals the total stopping distance? 1. Perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance 2. Reaction distance + braking distance + signal distance 3. Reaction distance + braking distance 4. Perception distance + reaction distance

Perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance

You don't want to be a distracted driver, so you 1. read maps or use your phone only when there are no other vehicles around you. 2. have all your emotionally difficult conversations in your first hour of driving. 3. preset your favorite radio stations. 4. smoke, eat, and drink on straight portions of the road.

Preset your favorite radio stations.

During your pre-trip test, when examining hoses with the instructor, you need to look for 1. Frays in the water pump belt. 2. Puddles on the ground. 3. The location of the dipstick. 4. A low windshield washer fluid level.

Puddles on the ground.

According to the state of California, what is the most important and obvious reason to check your vehicle? 1. To see if your vehicle needs a wash 2. Safety 3. Employer liability 4. To make sure your paint is not chipped

Safety

Which of the following should you NOT do when you are being tailgated? 1. Avoid tricks such as flashing your brake lights. 2. Speed up. 3. Avoid quick changes. 4. Increase your following distance.

Speed up

Step 3 of the seven-step inspection method is Start Engine and Inspect inside the Cab. This step involves each of the following tasks, EXCEPT 1. Checking the transmission controls. 2. Checking the air pressure gauge. 3. Starting the engine, then putting the gearshift in neutral. 4. Starting the engine, then listening for unusual noises.

Starting the engine, then putting the gear shift in neutral.

Which of these should you NOT do during a drive wheel skid? 1. Turn quickly. 2. Countersteer. 3. Steer into the skid. 4. Stop braking.

Steer into the skid.

What is the safest speed when you are driving in heavy traffic? 1. The speed of other traffic (if not illegal or unsafe) 2. 15 mph below the speed of other traffic 3. The posted speed limit 4. As fast as possible, to get out of the way

The speed of other traffic (if not illegal or unsafe)

What is the gross vehicle weight (GVW)? 1. The total weight of a single vehicle and its load 2. A vehicle's maximum weight rating, specified by its manufacturer 3. The total weight of the vehicle, including the load and any trailers 4. Any of the above

The total weight of a single vehicle and its load

Which of these statements is true about the relationship between cargo and height? 1. The weight of the cargo does not change a vehicle's height. 2. An empty van is lower than a loaded one. 3. The weight of the cargo changes a vehicle's height. 4. The height of an empty van is the same as that of a loaded one.

The weight of the cargo changes a vehicle's height.

According to the Handbook, children present a hazard because 1. They don't know that trucks are dangerous. 2. They often have grudges against truck drivers. 3. They move quickly without checking traffic. 4. They don't know how to drive.

They move quickly without checking traffic.

Your safety equipment must include 1. A spare front axle. 2. Spare electrical fuses, but only if your vehicle has circuit breakers. 3. Three red reflective triangles to be used as warning devices. 4. Spare brake drums.

Three red reflective triangles to be used as warning devices.

The steps for checking your signal lights include the following 1. Turn on the stop lights, turn off all lights, and turn on the left turn signal lights. 2. Turn on all lights, turn on the stop lights, and turn on the left turn signal lights. 3. Turn off all lights, turn on the stop lights, and turn on the left turn signal lights. 4. Turn off all lights, turn on the left turn signal lights, and turn on the stop lights.

Turn off all lights, turn on the stop lights, and turn on the left turn signal lights.

Which of these is not a possible penalty for having more than one license? 1. Being put in jail 2. Having your California CDL canceled 3. Being fined up to $5,000 4. Warning for a first offense

Warning for a first offense

Which of the following is NOT a main concern when you are driving in very hot weather? 1. Driving slowly enough to prevent overheating 2. Tar bubbling up and causing slippery roadways 3. Loose belts possibly causing overheating 4. Your seat belt causing you to sweat

Your seat belt causing you to sweat