CDL General Knowledge (Secs. 1, 2, 3, 12, 13) Questions and Answers 100% Pass

CDL General Knowledge (Secs. 1, 2, 3, 12, 13) Questions and Answers 100% Pass Who must have a CDL? 1. Operate a vehicle with a GVWR more than 26,000lbs 2. Trailers with a GVWR more than 10,000lbs if the gross comb weight rating is more than 26,000lbs 3. More than 15 persons including driver 4. Vehicles with hazardous materials placards Can you have more than one license? No. You can be fined up to $5,000 or put in jail. How long do you have to notify employer of conviction of a traffic violation? 30 days (except parking). How long do you have to notify your vehicle licensing agency of convictions in another jurisdiction? 30 days (except parking) How much driving history must you give your employer? All driving jobs held for the past 10 years. Do this when you apply. What is the fine for driving without a CDL? Up to $5,000 or jail How first-time offenses will cause the loss of CDL? All one year - Driving a CMV under the influence - Leaving the scene of an accident of your CMV - Using your CMV to commit a felony - Refusing sobriety test while driving CMV - Causing death of other negligent or criminal operation of CMV - Driving a CMV while CDL is revoked, suspended, canceled or disqualified - If offense occurs while driving placarded for hazard material it is 3 years When will you lose CDL for life? Second offense Using CMV to commit a felony involving controlled substances What offenses result in 60-day loss of CDL? - 2 serious traffic violations or 1 violation of a law regulating rr crossing within a 3-year period involving a CMV What offenses result in a 120-day loss of CDL? 3 serious traffic violations or 2 violations at rr crossing within a 3-year period What results in 1-year loss of CDL? 3 violations of a law at rr crossing within a 3-year period What are considered serious traffic violations? excessive speeding (+15mph), reckless driving, improper or erratic lane changes, following too closely, fatal traffic accidents, driving CMV without a CDL, driving CMV without CDL in possession. When is it illegal to drive a CMV? When BAC is .04% or more. You lose CDL for one year on first offense, life on second. If less than .04% and detectable then out of service for 24 hours. How much tread depth is needed? 4/32" on front tires, 2/32" on other tires. Can radial and bias-ply tires be used together? No. Can regrooved, recapped, or retreaded tires be used on the front wheels of a bus? No. What are the signs of a damaged rim? Rust around wheel nuts may mean looseness. Missing clamps, spacers, studs, or lugs Mismatched, bent, or cracked lock rings Wheels or rims with welding reparis. What are the signs of bad brake drums or shoes? Cracked dru