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COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
If a vehicle transporting explosives is involved in an accident,
what should be done before moving the vehicles apart. - correct
answer- Remove 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 - correct answer- you can use the tachometer to tell you
when to shift
how long can an unsafe vehicle be put our of service - correct
answer- until the driver fixes it or until the owner fixes it
which of these should be considered a hazard - correct answer-
an ice cream truck, a blind intersection, and a driver signaling a
turn (all of the above)
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of the following choices, which best describes how you should
use your brake pedal when going down a steep hill - correct
answer- a light steady pressure
inspection of the vehicle by the driver is mandated by - correct
answer- federal state laws
when you dim your lights at night, what should you do about
your speed - correct answer- slow down
of the following statements, which is true about speed - correct
answer- you 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 -
correct answer- watch gauges, use your senses, and check
critical items when you stop
the emergency door on your bus must - correct answer- it must
be closed when operating the bus
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which of the following best describes the basic characteristics
of the center of gravity - correct answer- the 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 - correct
answer- to find problems that could cause a crash or
breakdown
for the best control of your vehicle, which maneuver is best -
correct answer- slow to a safe speed before entering the curve,
than accelerate slightly through the curve
which is true about marking a stalled or wrecked vehicle -
correct answer- if 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 - correct answer-
before and after a trip
when driving at the posted speed limit, how far ahead should
you look - correct answer- one fourth a mile (1/4)
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you are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre
trip inspection, which of these statements is true - correct
answer- brake 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 -
correct answer- 4/32 inches
which of these should you not do when you pass a vehicle -
correct answer- when 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 - correct answer- re grooved tires, recapped tires,
and retreaded tires
when you down shift you should - correct answer- down shift for
a curve before you enter it
COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
If a vehicle transporting explosives is involved in an accident,
what should be done before moving the vehicles apart. - correct
answer- Remove 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 - correct answer- you can use the tachometer to tell you
when to shift
how long can an unsafe vehicle be put our of service - correct
answer- until the driver fixes it or until the owner fixes it
which of these should be considered a hazard - correct answer-
an ice cream truck, a blind intersection, and a driver signaling a
turn (all of the above)
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of the following choices, which best describes how you should
use your brake pedal when going down a steep hill - correct
answer- a light steady pressure
inspection of the vehicle by the driver is mandated by - correct
answer- federal state laws
when you dim your lights at night, what should you do about
your speed - correct answer- slow down
of the following statements, which is true about speed - correct
answer- you 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 -
correct answer- watch gauges, use your senses, and check
critical items when you stop
the emergency door on your bus must - correct answer- it must
be closed when operating the bus
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which of the following best describes the basic characteristics
of the center of gravity - correct answer- the 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 - correct
answer- to find problems that could cause a crash or
breakdown
for the best control of your vehicle, which maneuver is best -
correct answer- slow to a safe speed before entering the curve,
than accelerate slightly through the curve
which is true about marking a stalled or wrecked vehicle -
correct answer- if 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 - correct answer-
before and after a trip
when driving at the posted speed limit, how far ahead should
you look - correct answer- one fourth a mile (1/4)
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you are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre
trip inspection, which of these statements is true - correct
answer- brake 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 -
correct answer- 4/32 inches
which of these should you not do when you pass a vehicle -
correct answer- when 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 - correct answer- re grooved tires, recapped tires,
and retreaded tires
when you down shift you should - correct answer- down shift for
a curve before you enter it
