CDL TEST EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
WITH ACTUAL ANSWERES.
How far can the board of education make a student walk to their assigned pick up
location? a. 1 mile
b. 1/2 mile
c. 100 yards
d. 500 yards - ANSWERCorrect Answer: 1/2 mile
There are three types of vehicle inspections, which one is one of them?
a. Post-trip
b. Enroute
c. Pre-trip
d. All the above - ANSWERCorrect Answer: All the above
You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre trip inspection. Which of
these statements is true?
a. Brake pads should not have brake fluid on them.
b. One missing leaf in a leaf spring can be dangerous.
c. Brake shoes should be at least 1/32 inch thick.
d. All of the above are true. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: All of the above are true.
You must park on the side of a level, straight, four lane, divided highway. Where should
you place the three reflective triangles?
a. One about 50 feet from the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and
one about 100 feet from the front of the vehicle.
b. One within 10 feet of the front of the vehicle, one about 200 feet from the front, and
one about 100 feet to the rear.
c. One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one
about 100 feet from the front of the vehicle.
d. One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one
about 200 feet to the rear. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: One within 10 feet of the rear of
the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 200 feet to the rear.
Which of these statements about engine overheating is true?
a. You should never remove the radiator cap on a pressurized system.
b. If your engine overheats within 20 miles of the end of your trip, you should complete
the trip and then check the problem.
c. Antifreeze is not needed when the weather is warm.
d. You should never shut off an overheated engine until it cools. - ANSWERCorrect
Answer: You should never remove the radiator cap on a pressurized system.
Truck escape ramps:
,a. Cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.
b. Are designed to protect vehicles from damage.
c. Should not be used unless you have first tried all other ways to save your vehicle
after brake failure.
d. All of the above. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Are designed to protect vehicles from
damage.
You are driving a vehicle that could safely be driven at 55 MPH on an open road. But
traffic is now heavy, moving at 35 MPH although the speed limit is 55. The safest speed
for your vehicle in this situation is most likely: a. 55 MPH
b. 45 MPH
c. 35 MPH
d. 25 MPH - ANSWERCorrect Answer: 35 MPH
Every time you park your vehicle and shut the engine off you should: a. Leave it in gear
(if it has a manual transmission).
b. Apply the parking brake.
c. Turn the steering wheel as far to the left as you can.
d. Do all the above. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Apply the parking brake.
Which of these describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill
grade? a. Release the brake when you are 5 MPH below your safe speed, then let your
speed come back up to your safe speed and repeat braking again, (bring you speed
down 5 MPH below your safe speed.)
b. With stronger pressure as the vehicle goes downhill.
c. Light steady pressure.
d. Light, pumping action. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Release the brake when you are 5
MPH below your safe speed, then let your speed come back up to your safe speed and
repeat braking again, (bring you speed down 5 MPH below your safe speed.)
For an average commercial vehicle, being driven at 55 MPH on dry pavement it will take
about ____ to bring the vehicle to a stop. a. The length of a vehicle.
b. Half the length of a football field.
c. Twice the length of the vehicle.
d. The length of a football field. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: The length of a football field.
Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?
a. Oversize loads can be hauled without special permits during times when the roads
are not busy.
b. When liquids are hauled, the tank should always be loaded totally full.
c. Unstable loads such as hanging meat or livestock require extra caution on curves.
d. Loads that consist of liquids in bulk do not present vehicle handling problems
because they are usually very heavy. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Unstable loads such
as hanging meat or livestock require extra caution on curves.
Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true? a. Backing is always
dangerous.
, Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true?
a. Backing is always dangerous.
b. You should back and turn toward the driver's side whenever possible.
c. You should use a helper and communicate with hand signals.
d. All of the above are true. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Backing is always dangerous.
When should you wear seat belts?
a. Only in states where it is required by law.
b. Any time you are in a moving vehicle.
c. Only when engaged in interstate commerce.
d. Only when traveling on a highway. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Any time you are in a
moving vehicle.
The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is: a.
The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is:
a. Driving too fast for road conditions.
b. Poorly designed roads.
c. Poorly adjusted brakes.
d. Poorly adjusted brakes. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Driving too fast for road
conditions.
If you are being tailgated, you should:
a. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass.
b. Speed up.
c. Flash your brake lights.
d. Increase the space in front of you. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Increase the space in
front of you.
The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is:
a. Moving slowly.
b. Moving at highway speed.
c. Going downhill.
d. Parked - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Parked
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. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Must be shown immediately when an
officer requests it.
Should the pre-trip inspection report from the last driver be reviewed during your pre-trip
inspection? a. Yes
b. No - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Yes
WITH ACTUAL ANSWERES.
How far can the board of education make a student walk to their assigned pick up
location? a. 1 mile
b. 1/2 mile
c. 100 yards
d. 500 yards - ANSWERCorrect Answer: 1/2 mile
There are three types of vehicle inspections, which one is one of them?
a. Post-trip
b. Enroute
c. Pre-trip
d. All the above - ANSWERCorrect Answer: All the above
You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre trip inspection. Which of
these statements is true?
a. Brake pads should not have brake fluid on them.
b. One missing leaf in a leaf spring can be dangerous.
c. Brake shoes should be at least 1/32 inch thick.
d. All of the above are true. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: All of the above are true.
You must park on the side of a level, straight, four lane, divided highway. Where should
you place the three reflective triangles?
a. One about 50 feet from the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and
one about 100 feet from the front of the vehicle.
b. One within 10 feet of the front of the vehicle, one about 200 feet from the front, and
one about 100 feet to the rear.
c. One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one
about 100 feet from the front of the vehicle.
d. One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one
about 200 feet to the rear. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: One within 10 feet of the rear of
the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 200 feet to the rear.
Which of these statements about engine overheating is true?
a. You should never remove the radiator cap on a pressurized system.
b. If your engine overheats within 20 miles of the end of your trip, you should complete
the trip and then check the problem.
c. Antifreeze is not needed when the weather is warm.
d. You should never shut off an overheated engine until it cools. - ANSWERCorrect
Answer: You should never remove the radiator cap on a pressurized system.
Truck escape ramps:
,a. Cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.
b. Are designed to protect vehicles from damage.
c. Should not be used unless you have first tried all other ways to save your vehicle
after brake failure.
d. All of the above. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Are designed to protect vehicles from
damage.
You are driving a vehicle that could safely be driven at 55 MPH on an open road. But
traffic is now heavy, moving at 35 MPH although the speed limit is 55. The safest speed
for your vehicle in this situation is most likely: a. 55 MPH
b. 45 MPH
c. 35 MPH
d. 25 MPH - ANSWERCorrect Answer: 35 MPH
Every time you park your vehicle and shut the engine off you should: a. Leave it in gear
(if it has a manual transmission).
b. Apply the parking brake.
c. Turn the steering wheel as far to the left as you can.
d. Do all the above. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Apply the parking brake.
Which of these describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill
grade? a. Release the brake when you are 5 MPH below your safe speed, then let your
speed come back up to your safe speed and repeat braking again, (bring you speed
down 5 MPH below your safe speed.)
b. With stronger pressure as the vehicle goes downhill.
c. Light steady pressure.
d. Light, pumping action. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Release the brake when you are 5
MPH below your safe speed, then let your speed come back up to your safe speed and
repeat braking again, (bring you speed down 5 MPH below your safe speed.)
For an average commercial vehicle, being driven at 55 MPH on dry pavement it will take
about ____ to bring the vehicle to a stop. a. The length of a vehicle.
b. Half the length of a football field.
c. Twice the length of the vehicle.
d. The length of a football field. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: The length of a football field.
Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?
a. Oversize loads can be hauled without special permits during times when the roads
are not busy.
b. When liquids are hauled, the tank should always be loaded totally full.
c. Unstable loads such as hanging meat or livestock require extra caution on curves.
d. Loads that consist of liquids in bulk do not present vehicle handling problems
because they are usually very heavy. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Unstable loads such
as hanging meat or livestock require extra caution on curves.
Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true? a. Backing is always
dangerous.
, Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true?
a. Backing is always dangerous.
b. You should back and turn toward the driver's side whenever possible.
c. You should use a helper and communicate with hand signals.
d. All of the above are true. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Backing is always dangerous.
When should you wear seat belts?
a. Only in states where it is required by law.
b. Any time you are in a moving vehicle.
c. Only when engaged in interstate commerce.
d. Only when traveling on a highway. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Any time you are in a
moving vehicle.
The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is: a.
The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is:
a. Driving too fast for road conditions.
b. Poorly designed roads.
c. Poorly adjusted brakes.
d. Poorly adjusted brakes. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Driving too fast for road
conditions.
If you are being tailgated, you should:
a. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass.
b. Speed up.
c. Flash your brake lights.
d. Increase the space in front of you. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Increase the space in
front of you.
The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is:
a. Moving slowly.
b. Moving at highway speed.
c. Going downhill.
d. Parked - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Parked
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. - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Must be shown immediately when an
officer requests it.
Should the pre-trip inspection report from the last driver be reviewed during your pre-trip
inspection? a. Yes
b. No - ANSWERCorrect Answer: Yes
