Commercial Driver License ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS
If a vehicle transporting explosives is involved in an accident, what should be done
before moving the vehicles apart. - ANSWERRemove all explosives before pulling them
apart, place the explosives at least 200 feet from the vehicle and occupied buildings,
keep bystanders away (all of the above)
which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true - ANSWERyou
can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift
how long can an unsafe vehicle be put our of service - ANSWERuntil the driver fixes it
or until the owner fixes it
which of these should be considered a hazard - ANSWERan ice cream truck, a blind
intersection, and a driver signaling a turn (all of the above)
of the following choices, which best describes how you should use your brake pedal
when going down a steep hill - ANSWERa light steady pressure
inspection of the vehicle by the driver is mandated by - ANSWERfederal state laws
when you dim your lights at night, what should you do about your speed -
ANSWERslow down
of the following statements, which is true about speed - ANSWERyou should choose a
speed that will allow you to stop within the distance you can see ahead
while on a trip, what should you check on a regular basis - ANSWERwatch gauges, use
your senses, and check critical items when you stop
the emergency door on your bus must - ANSWERit must be closed when operating the
bus
which of the following best describes the basic characteristics of the center of gravity -
ANSWERthe center of gravity can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on a curve if it
is high
,vehicle inspection is intended for which purpose - ANSWERto find problems that could
cause a crash or breakdown
for the best control of your vehicle, which maneuver is best - ANSWERslow to a safe
speed before entering the curve, than accelerate slightly through the curve
which is true about marking a stalled or wrecked vehicle - ANSWERif a hill or curve
prevents approaching vehicles from seeing your vehicle within 500 feet, the reflective
triangle should be moved back down the road to give adequate warning
inspection of your vehicle should be done - ANSWERbefore and after a trip
when driving at the posted speed limit, how far ahead should you look - ANSWERone
fourth a mile (1/4)
you are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre trip inspection, which of
these statements is true - ANSWERbrake shoes should not have oil, grease, or brake
fluid on them, brake pads should not have brake fluid on them, and one missing leaf in
the leaf springs can be dangerous.
what is the minimum tread depth requirements for front tires - ANSWER4/32 inches
which of these should you not do when you pass a vehicle - ANSWERwhen passing at
night, turn on your high beams before you start to pass, and keep them on until you
have completely passed the vehicle
you may not run which of the following on the front wheels of your vehicle - ANSWERre
grooved tires, recapped tires, and retreaded tires
when you down shift you should - ANSWERdown shift for a curve before you enter it
the parking or emergency brake on a heavy vehicle can only be held in position by
something that cannot leak away. an example would be - ANSWERspring pressure
a drivers brake may be adversely affected if they have the following substances on
them - ANSWERoil, grease, and brake fluid
which of these could cause a vehicle to skid - ANSWERturning to sharply, not enough
weight on the front axle, and over acceleration
steering wheel play of more than ..... can make it hard to steer - ANSWERten degrees
which of the following is not a key part of the suspension system - ANSWERpitman arm
, which of the following should be on your bus at all times in case of an emergency -
ANSWERfire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses if needed, and warning devices for
parked vehicles
a straight truck or bus air brake system should not lead at a rate of more than... psi per
minute with the engine off and the brakes released - ANSWERtwo psi per minute
which of these statements about drugs is true - ANSWERthe use of drugs is a hazard
which of the following is not an emergency equipment item - ANSWERshackle bracket
what should you do if a low air pressure warning comes on - ANSWERbring the vehicle
to a safe stop
which of following statements would tell you a shipment contains hazardous materials -
ANSWERa hazardous material placard on the vehicle, a hazardous material label on
the container, and the name of a hazard class on the shipping paper.
Which one of the following skills is not required to be demonstrated for safe operation of
a commercial vehicle - ANSWERPassenger control
an alcohol evaporator is designed to do what for your brakes - ANSWERto reduce the
chance of ice in air brakes valve in cold weather
you have been forced off the road. how should you safely move back onto the road -
ANSWERif the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop and
move back onto the pavement when it is safe
which of these statements about accelerating is true - ANSWERrough acceleration can
cause mechanical damage
which fires can you use water to put out - ANSWERtire fires
air braking takes more time than hydraulic braking because - ANSWERair takes more
time to flow through the line than hydraulic fluid
when the drive wheels lose traction and begin to spin, what should you do -
ANSWERremove your foot from the accelerator
you should use your mirrors to check - ANSWERthe condition of your tires, where the
rear of your vehicle when making a turn, and traffic gaps when merging
the proper way to hold the steering wheel is - ANSWERfirmly with both hands on
opposite sides of the wheel
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS
If a vehicle transporting explosives is involved in an accident, what should be done
before moving the vehicles apart. - ANSWERRemove all explosives before pulling them
apart, place the explosives at least 200 feet from the vehicle and occupied buildings,
keep bystanders away (all of the above)
which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true - ANSWERyou
can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift
how long can an unsafe vehicle be put our of service - ANSWERuntil the driver fixes it
or until the owner fixes it
which of these should be considered a hazard - ANSWERan ice cream truck, a blind
intersection, and a driver signaling a turn (all of the above)
of the following choices, which best describes how you should use your brake pedal
when going down a steep hill - ANSWERa light steady pressure
inspection of the vehicle by the driver is mandated by - ANSWERfederal state laws
when you dim your lights at night, what should you do about your speed -
ANSWERslow down
of the following statements, which is true about speed - ANSWERyou should choose a
speed that will allow you to stop within the distance you can see ahead
while on a trip, what should you check on a regular basis - ANSWERwatch gauges, use
your senses, and check critical items when you stop
the emergency door on your bus must - ANSWERit must be closed when operating the
bus
which of the following best describes the basic characteristics of the center of gravity -
ANSWERthe center of gravity can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on a curve if it
is high
,vehicle inspection is intended for which purpose - ANSWERto find problems that could
cause a crash or breakdown
for the best control of your vehicle, which maneuver is best - ANSWERslow to a safe
speed before entering the curve, than accelerate slightly through the curve
which is true about marking a stalled or wrecked vehicle - ANSWERif a hill or curve
prevents approaching vehicles from seeing your vehicle within 500 feet, the reflective
triangle should be moved back down the road to give adequate warning
inspection of your vehicle should be done - ANSWERbefore and after a trip
when driving at the posted speed limit, how far ahead should you look - ANSWERone
fourth a mile (1/4)
you are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre trip inspection, which of
these statements is true - ANSWERbrake shoes should not have oil, grease, or brake
fluid on them, brake pads should not have brake fluid on them, and one missing leaf in
the leaf springs can be dangerous.
what is the minimum tread depth requirements for front tires - ANSWER4/32 inches
which of these should you not do when you pass a vehicle - ANSWERwhen passing at
night, turn on your high beams before you start to pass, and keep them on until you
have completely passed the vehicle
you may not run which of the following on the front wheels of your vehicle - ANSWERre
grooved tires, recapped tires, and retreaded tires
when you down shift you should - ANSWERdown shift for a curve before you enter it
the parking or emergency brake on a heavy vehicle can only be held in position by
something that cannot leak away. an example would be - ANSWERspring pressure
a drivers brake may be adversely affected if they have the following substances on
them - ANSWERoil, grease, and brake fluid
which of these could cause a vehicle to skid - ANSWERturning to sharply, not enough
weight on the front axle, and over acceleration
steering wheel play of more than ..... can make it hard to steer - ANSWERten degrees
which of the following is not a key part of the suspension system - ANSWERpitman arm
, which of the following should be on your bus at all times in case of an emergency -
ANSWERfire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses if needed, and warning devices for
parked vehicles
a straight truck or bus air brake system should not lead at a rate of more than... psi per
minute with the engine off and the brakes released - ANSWERtwo psi per minute
which of these statements about drugs is true - ANSWERthe use of drugs is a hazard
which of the following is not an emergency equipment item - ANSWERshackle bracket
what should you do if a low air pressure warning comes on - ANSWERbring the vehicle
to a safe stop
which of following statements would tell you a shipment contains hazardous materials -
ANSWERa hazardous material placard on the vehicle, a hazardous material label on
the container, and the name of a hazard class on the shipping paper.
Which one of the following skills is not required to be demonstrated for safe operation of
a commercial vehicle - ANSWERPassenger control
an alcohol evaporator is designed to do what for your brakes - ANSWERto reduce the
chance of ice in air brakes valve in cold weather
you have been forced off the road. how should you safely move back onto the road -
ANSWERif the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop and
move back onto the pavement when it is safe
which of these statements about accelerating is true - ANSWERrough acceleration can
cause mechanical damage
which fires can you use water to put out - ANSWERtire fires
air braking takes more time than hydraulic braking because - ANSWERair takes more
time to flow through the line than hydraulic fluid
when the drive wheels lose traction and begin to spin, what should you do -
ANSWERremove your foot from the accelerator
you should use your mirrors to check - ANSWERthe condition of your tires, where the
rear of your vehicle when making a turn, and traffic gaps when merging
the proper way to hold the steering wheel is - ANSWERfirmly with both hands on
opposite sides of the wheel
