VERMONT CDL PERMIT EXAM SCRIPT 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
A moving vehicle ahead of you has a red triangle with an orange center on the rear.
What does this mean? - ✔✔
The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is: - ✔✔
A driver's grid log, if required: - ✔✔
Under-loaded front axles can cause the following: - ✔✔
What should you do when your vehicle hydroplanes? - ✔✔
You are traveling down a long, steep hill. Your brakes get so hot that they fail. What
should you do? - ✔✔
Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true? - ✔✔
You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver's
license. When can you drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials? - ✔✔
You should stop driving: - ✔✔
The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on: - ✔✔
The basic two reasons to cover your cargo are 1. to protect the cargo from the weather
and 2. - ✔✔
There are three types of vehicle inspections, which one is one of them? - ✔✔
Inspect your cargo after you have driven - ✔✔
According to the driver's manual, why should you limit the use of your horn? - ✔✔
Which of these can cause a fire? - ✔✔
You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection. Which of
these statements is true? - ✔✔
You are driving on a two-lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is
headed straight for you. Which of these is generally the best action? - ✔✔
,For an average commercial vehicle, being driven at 55 mph on dry pavement it will take
about _____ to bring the vehicle to a stop. - ✔✔
What happens when tar heats up? - ✔✔
In snow and ice, you should reduce your speed by? - ✔✔
How many tie-downs are required for a 20-foot load? - ✔✔
It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas may be slippery? - ✔✔
Which of the following statements about an escape ramp is FALSE? - ✔✔
You should inspect wheel bearing seals for - ✔✔
Before transporting a sealed load, you must check - ✔✔
While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can? - ✔✔
If the engine is not overheated, is it completely safe to remove the radiator cap? - ✔✔
Your emergency kit does NOT need to include - ✔✔
What is counter steering? - ✔✔
You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50 mph. There are no vehicles in front of
you. Suddenly a tire blows out on your vehicle. What should you do first? - ✔✔
What is the I.P.D.E. method of driving? - ✔✔
Which of these statements about using mirrors is true? - ✔✔
No matter how small the cargo is, it should have at least: - ✔✔
You have left the road in an emergency condition, it is impossible for you to come to a
stop prior to returning to the road, which of the following is the best action to take? - ✔✔
Tie downs must be of the proper type and strength. The combined strength of cargo tie
downs must be strong enough to lift. - ✔✔
Your brakes can get wet when you drive through a heavy rain. What can this cause
when the brakes are applied? - ✔✔
, How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving? - ✔✔
Which of these statements about speed management is true? - ✔✔
You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably
have to use to take a long downhill grade? - ✔✔
How do you correct a rear wheel acceleration skid? - ✔✔
Which of these is a good rule to follow when using a fire extinguisher? - ✔✔
Too much weight on the steering axle can cause the following: - ✔✔
Covering the brake means? - ✔✔
Which of these statements about drugs is true? - ✔✔
To prevent shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every _____ feet of cargo.
- ✔✔
Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes? - ✔✔
You are driving a heavy vehicle and must exit a highway using an off-ramp that curves
downhill. You should: - ✔✔
When should you wear seat belts? - ✔✔
On which fires can you use the ABC fire extinguisher? - ✔✔
Some traffic emergencies may require you to leave the road. Which of these is a good
thing to remember? - ✔✔
Dry bulk tanks require special care because: - ✔✔
What would you use to put out a gasoline fire? - ✔✔
Some liquid tanks are divided into several smaller tanks by: - ✔✔
When driving a commercial vehicle with a height over 13 feet you should: - ✔✔
You must inspect your cargo: - ✔✔
Cargo covers: - ✔✔
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
A moving vehicle ahead of you has a red triangle with an orange center on the rear.
What does this mean? - ✔✔
The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is: - ✔✔
A driver's grid log, if required: - ✔✔
Under-loaded front axles can cause the following: - ✔✔
What should you do when your vehicle hydroplanes? - ✔✔
You are traveling down a long, steep hill. Your brakes get so hot that they fail. What
should you do? - ✔✔
Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true? - ✔✔
You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver's
license. When can you drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials? - ✔✔
You should stop driving: - ✔✔
The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on: - ✔✔
The basic two reasons to cover your cargo are 1. to protect the cargo from the weather
and 2. - ✔✔
There are three types of vehicle inspections, which one is one of them? - ✔✔
Inspect your cargo after you have driven - ✔✔
According to the driver's manual, why should you limit the use of your horn? - ✔✔
Which of these can cause a fire? - ✔✔
You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection. Which of
these statements is true? - ✔✔
You are driving on a two-lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is
headed straight for you. Which of these is generally the best action? - ✔✔
,For an average commercial vehicle, being driven at 55 mph on dry pavement it will take
about _____ to bring the vehicle to a stop. - ✔✔
What happens when tar heats up? - ✔✔
In snow and ice, you should reduce your speed by? - ✔✔
How many tie-downs are required for a 20-foot load? - ✔✔
It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas may be slippery? - ✔✔
Which of the following statements about an escape ramp is FALSE? - ✔✔
You should inspect wheel bearing seals for - ✔✔
Before transporting a sealed load, you must check - ✔✔
While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can? - ✔✔
If the engine is not overheated, is it completely safe to remove the radiator cap? - ✔✔
Your emergency kit does NOT need to include - ✔✔
What is counter steering? - ✔✔
You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50 mph. There are no vehicles in front of
you. Suddenly a tire blows out on your vehicle. What should you do first? - ✔✔
What is the I.P.D.E. method of driving? - ✔✔
Which of these statements about using mirrors is true? - ✔✔
No matter how small the cargo is, it should have at least: - ✔✔
You have left the road in an emergency condition, it is impossible for you to come to a
stop prior to returning to the road, which of the following is the best action to take? - ✔✔
Tie downs must be of the proper type and strength. The combined strength of cargo tie
downs must be strong enough to lift. - ✔✔
Your brakes can get wet when you drive through a heavy rain. What can this cause
when the brakes are applied? - ✔✔
, How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving? - ✔✔
Which of these statements about speed management is true? - ✔✔
You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably
have to use to take a long downhill grade? - ✔✔
How do you correct a rear wheel acceleration skid? - ✔✔
Which of these is a good rule to follow when using a fire extinguisher? - ✔✔
Too much weight on the steering axle can cause the following: - ✔✔
Covering the brake means? - ✔✔
Which of these statements about drugs is true? - ✔✔
To prevent shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every _____ feet of cargo.
- ✔✔
Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes? - ✔✔
You are driving a heavy vehicle and must exit a highway using an off-ramp that curves
downhill. You should: - ✔✔
When should you wear seat belts? - ✔✔
On which fires can you use the ABC fire extinguisher? - ✔✔
Some traffic emergencies may require you to leave the road. Which of these is a good
thing to remember? - ✔✔
Dry bulk tanks require special care because: - ✔✔
What would you use to put out a gasoline fire? - ✔✔
Some liquid tanks are divided into several smaller tanks by: - ✔✔
When driving a commercial vehicle with a height over 13 feet you should: - ✔✔
You must inspect your cargo: - ✔✔
Cargo covers: - ✔✔
