CDL Exam
A drivers trip log, if required:
a. May be brought up to date once a week.
b. Is also called a
c. Must be shown immediately when an officer requests it.
d. All of the above.
- answersCorrect Answer: Must be shown immediately when an officer requests it.
A moving vehicle ahead of you has a red triangle with an orange center on the rear.
What does this mean?
a. The vehicle is hauling hazardous materials.
b. A student driver is driving it.
c. It is a law enforcement vehicle.
d. It may be a slow moving vehicle.
- answersCorrect Answer: It may be a slow moving vehicle.
A vehicle is loaded with most of the weight on the steering axle. What may result?
a. A need to disconnect the steering axle brakes.
b. Better handling
c. Too little traction on the steering axle.
d. Hard steering and possible breakdown.
- answersCorrect Answer: Hard steering and possible breakdown.
A vehicle is loaded with very little weight on the drive axle. What may result?
a. Damage to drive axle tires.
b. A need to disconnect the steering axle brakes.
c. Better handling.
d. Poor traction.
- answersCorrect Answer: Poor traction
According to the driver's manual, why should you limit the use of your horn?
a. It wears down the battery.
b. It can startle other drivers.
c. The horn is not a good way to let others know you're there.
,d. You should keep both hands tightly gripping the steering wheel.
- answersCorrect Answer: It can startle other drivers.
An en-route inspection should include checking: a. Cargo doors and / or cargo
securement.
b. Tire temperature.
c. Brake temperature.
d. All of the above.
- answersCorrect Answer: All of the above.
As part of your pre trip inspection you must:
a. Check for poorly balanced weight
b. Check if cargo is secured
c. Check for overloads
d. All of the above
- answersCorrect Answer: All of the above
As the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) goes up, what happens?
a. The person becomes more dangerous if allowed to drive.
b. The effects of alcohol decreases.
c. The drinker more clearly sees how alcohol is affecting him / her.
d. The drinker can sober up in less time.
- answersCorrect Answer:The person becomes more dangerous if allowed to drive.
Axle weight means the following?
a. The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles
b. The weight transmitted to the tires from the axle
c. None of the above
d. Both of the above
- answersCorrect Answer: The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set
of axles
Blocking your cargo to keep it from sliding must be done:
a. Side of cargo
b. Back of cargo
c. Front of cargo
d. All of the above
- answersCorrect Answer: All of the above
Brake "fade":
a. Can be corrected by letting up on the brakes for 1-2 seconds and then re-apply them.
b. Only occurs with drum brakes.
c. Can be caused by the brakes becoming too hot.
d. All of the above.
- answersCorrect Answer: Can be caused by the brakes becoming too hot.
, Cargo covers:
a. Protect people from spilled cargo.
b. Protect cargo from weather.
c. May be required by law.
d. All of the above.
- answersCorrect Answer: All of the above.
Cargo inspections:
a. Should be performed after every break you take while driving.
b. Are only needed if hazardous materials are being hauled
c. Not the responsibility of the driver.
d. Should be performed every 6 hours or 300-miles.
- answersCorrect Answer: Should be performed after every break you take while
driving.
Cargo should have at least one tie down for each: a. 10 feet of cargo
b. 5 feet of cargo
c. 12 feet of cargo
d. 20 feet of cargo
- answersCorrect Answer: 10 feet of cargo
Cargo that can shift should have at least ____ tie downs.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
- answersCorrect Answer: 2
Cargo that is not loaded or secured properly can cause many problems. Which of these
statements is true?
a. Other highway users can hit or be hit by loose cargo.
b. Loose cargo can cause injury to the driver or passengers during a quick stop or
crash.
c. Overloading can damage vehicle.
d. All of the above are true.
- answersCorrect Answer: All of the above are true.
Controlled braking:
a. Is used to keep a vehicle from skidding.
b. Involves locking the wheels for short periods of time.
c. Can be used while you are turning sharply.
d. All of the above.
- answersCorrect Answer: Is used to keep a vehicle from skidding.
Dry bulk tanks require special care because: a. The load can shift
b. They have a high center of gravity
A drivers trip log, if required:
a. May be brought up to date once a week.
b. Is also called a
c. Must be shown immediately when an officer requests it.
d. All of the above.
- answersCorrect Answer: Must be shown immediately when an officer requests it.
A moving vehicle ahead of you has a red triangle with an orange center on the rear.
What does this mean?
a. The vehicle is hauling hazardous materials.
b. A student driver is driving it.
c. It is a law enforcement vehicle.
d. It may be a slow moving vehicle.
- answersCorrect Answer: It may be a slow moving vehicle.
A vehicle is loaded with most of the weight on the steering axle. What may result?
a. A need to disconnect the steering axle brakes.
b. Better handling
c. Too little traction on the steering axle.
d. Hard steering and possible breakdown.
- answersCorrect Answer: Hard steering and possible breakdown.
A vehicle is loaded with very little weight on the drive axle. What may result?
a. Damage to drive axle tires.
b. A need to disconnect the steering axle brakes.
c. Better handling.
d. Poor traction.
- answersCorrect Answer: Poor traction
According to the driver's manual, why should you limit the use of your horn?
a. It wears down the battery.
b. It can startle other drivers.
c. The horn is not a good way to let others know you're there.
,d. You should keep both hands tightly gripping the steering wheel.
- answersCorrect Answer: It can startle other drivers.
An en-route inspection should include checking: a. Cargo doors and / or cargo
securement.
b. Tire temperature.
c. Brake temperature.
d. All of the above.
- answersCorrect Answer: All of the above.
As part of your pre trip inspection you must:
a. Check for poorly balanced weight
b. Check if cargo is secured
c. Check for overloads
d. All of the above
- answersCorrect Answer: All of the above
As the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) goes up, what happens?
a. The person becomes more dangerous if allowed to drive.
b. The effects of alcohol decreases.
c. The drinker more clearly sees how alcohol is affecting him / her.
d. The drinker can sober up in less time.
- answersCorrect Answer:The person becomes more dangerous if allowed to drive.
Axle weight means the following?
a. The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles
b. The weight transmitted to the tires from the axle
c. None of the above
d. Both of the above
- answersCorrect Answer: The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set
of axles
Blocking your cargo to keep it from sliding must be done:
a. Side of cargo
b. Back of cargo
c. Front of cargo
d. All of the above
- answersCorrect Answer: All of the above
Brake "fade":
a. Can be corrected by letting up on the brakes for 1-2 seconds and then re-apply them.
b. Only occurs with drum brakes.
c. Can be caused by the brakes becoming too hot.
d. All of the above.
- answersCorrect Answer: Can be caused by the brakes becoming too hot.
, Cargo covers:
a. Protect people from spilled cargo.
b. Protect cargo from weather.
c. May be required by law.
d. All of the above.
- answersCorrect Answer: All of the above.
Cargo inspections:
a. Should be performed after every break you take while driving.
b. Are only needed if hazardous materials are being hauled
c. Not the responsibility of the driver.
d. Should be performed every 6 hours or 300-miles.
- answersCorrect Answer: Should be performed after every break you take while
driving.
Cargo should have at least one tie down for each: a. 10 feet of cargo
b. 5 feet of cargo
c. 12 feet of cargo
d. 20 feet of cargo
- answersCorrect Answer: 10 feet of cargo
Cargo that can shift should have at least ____ tie downs.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
- answersCorrect Answer: 2
Cargo that is not loaded or secured properly can cause many problems. Which of these
statements is true?
a. Other highway users can hit or be hit by loose cargo.
b. Loose cargo can cause injury to the driver or passengers during a quick stop or
crash.
c. Overloading can damage vehicle.
d. All of the above are true.
- answersCorrect Answer: All of the above are true.
Controlled braking:
a. Is used to keep a vehicle from skidding.
b. Involves locking the wheels for short periods of time.
c. Can be used while you are turning sharply.
d. All of the above.
- answersCorrect Answer: Is used to keep a vehicle from skidding.
Dry bulk tanks require special care because: a. The load can shift
b. They have a high center of gravity
