CDL COMBINATION VEHICLE PRACTICE TEST
FINAL PAPER 2026 STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE
KEY INSIGHTS
◉ You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What
gear will you probably have to use to take a long downhill grade?.
Answer: A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill
◉ Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to
fail. What should you do?.
Answer: Look for an escape ramp or an escape route.
◉ Backing is always dangerous..
Answer: True
◉ High beams should be:.
Answer: Used whenever it is safe and legal to do so.
◉ When looking in your mirrors, some objects may appear smaller..
Answer: True
,◉ At 55 mph, it takes about six seconds to stop a fully loaded truck
and the braking distance is:.
Answer: About the length of a football field.
◉ When using a fire extinquisher on a fire, pull the pin, aim at the
base of the fire, squeeze the handle, sweep side to side..
Answer: True.
◉ To correct a rear wheel (drive wheel) skid, you should:.
Answer: Release the brakes and steer in the direction you want the
vehicle to go, then counter steer when back on course.
◉ Unstable loads such as hanging meat or livestock do not require
any extra caution on curves..
Answer: False
◉ What three tests must a driver take to obtain a CLP (Commercial
Learners Permit)?.
Answer: Air brakes test, Combination Vehicle test and General
Knowledge test.
◉ How soon must you notify the Department of Motor Vehicles if
you are convicted in any other state of any traffic violation, except
parking?.
, Answer: Within 30 days
◉ How soon must you notify your employer of conviction for any
traffic violation, except parking?.
Answer: Within 30 days
◉ When are you required to wear a safety belt?.
Answer: At all times while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
◉ At what level is your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
considered to be illegal to operate a CMV?.
Answer: .04%
◉ What is the penalty for a first conviction of DUI while operating a
CMV?.
Answer: You will lose your CDL for one year.
◉ What is the penalty for a second conviction of DUI while operating
a CMV?.
Answer: You will lose your CDL for life.
◉ Name some key steering system parts.
FINAL PAPER 2026 STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE
KEY INSIGHTS
◉ You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What
gear will you probably have to use to take a long downhill grade?.
Answer: A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill
◉ Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to
fail. What should you do?.
Answer: Look for an escape ramp or an escape route.
◉ Backing is always dangerous..
Answer: True
◉ High beams should be:.
Answer: Used whenever it is safe and legal to do so.
◉ When looking in your mirrors, some objects may appear smaller..
Answer: True
,◉ At 55 mph, it takes about six seconds to stop a fully loaded truck
and the braking distance is:.
Answer: About the length of a football field.
◉ When using a fire extinquisher on a fire, pull the pin, aim at the
base of the fire, squeeze the handle, sweep side to side..
Answer: True.
◉ To correct a rear wheel (drive wheel) skid, you should:.
Answer: Release the brakes and steer in the direction you want the
vehicle to go, then counter steer when back on course.
◉ Unstable loads such as hanging meat or livestock do not require
any extra caution on curves..
Answer: False
◉ What three tests must a driver take to obtain a CLP (Commercial
Learners Permit)?.
Answer: Air brakes test, Combination Vehicle test and General
Knowledge test.
◉ How soon must you notify the Department of Motor Vehicles if
you are convicted in any other state of any traffic violation, except
parking?.
, Answer: Within 30 days
◉ How soon must you notify your employer of conviction for any
traffic violation, except parking?.
Answer: Within 30 days
◉ When are you required to wear a safety belt?.
Answer: At all times while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
◉ At what level is your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
considered to be illegal to operate a CMV?.
Answer: .04%
◉ What is the penalty for a first conviction of DUI while operating a
CMV?.
Answer: You will lose your CDL for one year.
◉ What is the penalty for a second conviction of DUI while operating
a CMV?.
Answer: You will lose your CDL for life.
◉ Name some key steering system parts.
