CDL Class B GRADE A Q&A
Why might your brakes start to fade going downhill? - (correct answer)Because they are
overheating
Who is responsible for making sure all lights and mirrors are clean? - (correct
answer)The vehicle driver
When is it safe to remove the radiator cap? - (correct answer)When the cap is cool
enough to touch with a bare hand
When backing up, which side should you back towards? - (correct answer)The left-hand
side
How many tiedowns should a cargo be held with? - (correct answer)At least one for
every 10 feet of cargo
What's the most important reason for making sure that you signal well before you make
a turn? - (correct answer)To dissuade other vehicles from trying to pass you
If you smell exhaust fumes in the cab, what should you do? - (correct answer)Stop
immediately
When beginning a long downgrade, which of these is the only thing which should NOT
be a factor in choosing your speed? - (correct answer)How far you are ahead or behind
your schedule
Which of these substances can impair your ability to drive safely? - (correct
answer)Some cold medicines
Where can you find the maximum weight loading for pressure for a tire? - (correct
answer)Printed on the tire
, Why do vehicles hauling hazardous materials need warning labels? - (correct
answer)So emergency services know what they are dealing with in an accident
Which of these conditions are the ones when you should downshift in advance? -
(correct answer)Before entering a curve and entering a downgrade
How often should you check your gauges (air pressure, temperature ect.)? - (correct
answer)As often as practicable
What should you do when caring for a conscious accident victim? - (correct
answer)Keep them warm
What's the most important tool you have to monitor the condition of your vehicle when
underway? - (correct answer)Your eyesight, your hearing and sense of smell
What is the minimum tread depth for tires that are not front tires? - (correct answer)2/32
of an inch
Approaching on and off ramps, you should remember... - (correct answer)That posted
maximum speed may not be suitable for your vehicle
When pulling away in snow or icy conditions, what technique should you employ? -
(correct answer)Very gradual, slow acceleration
If you experience a fire whilst your vehicle is moving, where is the only place you should
pull over? - (correct answer)An open area
Which of these is NOT a situation where you should use your low beam headlights? -
(correct answer)Driving through tree shadows
Why might your brakes start to fade going downhill? - (correct answer)Because they are
overheating
Who is responsible for making sure all lights and mirrors are clean? - (correct
answer)The vehicle driver
When is it safe to remove the radiator cap? - (correct answer)When the cap is cool
enough to touch with a bare hand
When backing up, which side should you back towards? - (correct answer)The left-hand
side
How many tiedowns should a cargo be held with? - (correct answer)At least one for
every 10 feet of cargo
What's the most important reason for making sure that you signal well before you make
a turn? - (correct answer)To dissuade other vehicles from trying to pass you
If you smell exhaust fumes in the cab, what should you do? - (correct answer)Stop
immediately
When beginning a long downgrade, which of these is the only thing which should NOT
be a factor in choosing your speed? - (correct answer)How far you are ahead or behind
your schedule
Which of these substances can impair your ability to drive safely? - (correct
answer)Some cold medicines
Where can you find the maximum weight loading for pressure for a tire? - (correct
answer)Printed on the tire
, Why do vehicles hauling hazardous materials need warning labels? - (correct
answer)So emergency services know what they are dealing with in an accident
Which of these conditions are the ones when you should downshift in advance? -
(correct answer)Before entering a curve and entering a downgrade
How often should you check your gauges (air pressure, temperature ect.)? - (correct
answer)As often as practicable
What should you do when caring for a conscious accident victim? - (correct
answer)Keep them warm
What's the most important tool you have to monitor the condition of your vehicle when
underway? - (correct answer)Your eyesight, your hearing and sense of smell
What is the minimum tread depth for tires that are not front tires? - (correct answer)2/32
of an inch
Approaching on and off ramps, you should remember... - (correct answer)That posted
maximum speed may not be suitable for your vehicle
When pulling away in snow or icy conditions, what technique should you employ? -
(correct answer)Very gradual, slow acceleration
If you experience a fire whilst your vehicle is moving, where is the only place you should
pull over? - (correct answer)An open area
Which of these is NOT a situation where you should use your low beam headlights? -
(correct answer)Driving through tree shadows
