Knowledge Test Class B #2 - Montana Cdl

1 . Why are roads especially slippery right after it begins to rain?

The water mixes with oil and grease on the road. Roads are naturally slippery. Gravel often gets washed to the middle of the lane. Tires are not usually designed to drive in rain. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . Which of the following is not acceptable emergency equipment?

Three red reflective triangles Six fuses Three liquid burning flares Four yellow squares Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . If exiting a bus, a driver must:

Never make contact with the handrail. Maintain contact with the handrail. Move quickly. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . Which of the following is acceptable if found during a pre-trip inspection?

Tires in mismatched sizes Tread depth of 2/32 of an inch in the grooves of the front tires Tires manufactured by different makers Cracks in the tires Take a FREE Practice Test Now

5 . If convicted of a traffic violation in your personal car:

You must tell your employer. Your CDL will not be affected. Law enforcement will tell your employer. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . When asked about the vehicle's oil during the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to do all of the following, except:

Indicate where the dipstick is located. Show that the oil level is within a safe operating range. Show that the oil level is above the refill mark. Show that the oil level is below the refill mark. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . Before beginning downhill, you should:

Shift into a higher gear. Take your vehicle out of gear. Shift into a lower gear. Rely only on braking to reduce your speed. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

8 . How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?

Six to seven Seven to eight Eight to nine Four to five Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . On any upgrade, gravity will:

Speed your vehicle up. Slow your vehicle down. Not impact your speed. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . A low air pressure warning signal should activate:

When tank pressure falls below 120 psi. When tank pressure falls below 60 psi. When tank pressure falls below 10 psi. When tank pressure falls below 5 psi. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . When driving with covered cargo, a cover that flaps:

Is acceptable. Allows air to keep the cargo cool. Can tear loose. Can attract birds. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . You should always be able to stop within:

10 feet of your vehicle. 1,000 feet of your vehicle. Your view of the road ahead. A minute of hitting the brakes. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . How much water is needed on a road surface for a vehicle to hydroplane?

Usually several inches A good amount, such as a large puddle A small amount No water Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

14 . On a truck with air brakes, the braking system’s air compressor:

Pumps air into the air storage tanks. Fills the tires. Moves air to the back of the truck. Cleans the brakes. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . When nearing a construction worker who is close to the road, you should:

Increase your speed. Decrease your speed. Not drive in any lane. Wait until the construction is complete before proceeding. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

16 . When exiting your vehicle, you must maintain ____ with the vehicle at all times.

One point of contact Four points of contact Three points of contact Two points of contact Take a FREE Practice Test Now

17 . What does driving intrastate mean?

Traveling within a single state Traveling from one state to another state Traveling mostly within one state A limited-access roadway Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . Tie-downs are used to:

Prevent cargo from shifting. Prevent skidding. Keep doors closed while driving. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . A first conviction of violating an out-of-service order will result in losing your CDL for:

One month. Six months. One year. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

20 . You must have a CLP for at least ____ before you can take the CDL test.

Three days 14 days 30 days Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . If the low air pressure warning signal comes on, you should:

Continue driving, but have the brakes repaired within a week. Pull over and inspect the brakes. Phone a mechanic while driving. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . Rims with welding repairs:

Are not safe to use. Are acceptable to be used on tires in the rear of the vehicle. Are acceptable to be used if carrying a light load. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . The height of a vehicle’s center of gravity:

Usually has no impact on the handling the vehicle. Plays a large role in a driver's ability to safely handle the vehicle. Should not be a concern when loading the vehicle. Should only be a concern if there are lots of hills on the planned route. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . To warn drivers behind you that you will be slowing down, you should:

Turn on the right turn signal followed by the left turn signal. Tap your brake pedal a few times to illuminate your brake lights. Swerve from side to side to get their attention. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . What is reaction distance?

The distance you will travel between realizing you must brake and when you physically hit the brakes The distance you will travel between a hazard becoming visible and you seeing the hazard The distance you will travel between seeing a hazard and realizing you must brake Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

26 . When turning, when should the turn signal be canceled?

Before entering the turn During the turn After the turn is completed Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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27 . If driving through flowing water or a large puddle, you should:

Increase your speed. Gently apply the brakes. Try to stop in the water. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . If an applicant falsifies information while applying for a license:

Their CDL will be canceled and they will be unable to reapply for a CDL for 60 days. They will keep their CDL, but pay a $50 fine. They will lose their CDL for life. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . When traction is poor, a driver should accelerate slowly:

Because it is best to always accelerate very slowly. So they do not lose control of their vehicle. So the driver does not accelerate faster than the vehicle ahead. To be the last vehicle through an intersection. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . A cardboard box on the roadway:

Is not a cause for concern. Is usually empty. May contain a heavy object that could damage your vehicle. Should be avoided by driving off the roadway. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

31 . When an engine is started:

The brakes should be locked up. Warning lights should come on and then quickly turn off. The coolant temperature will decrease. The hood must be open. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

32 . Cargo inside a trailer:

Does not need to be secured. Should be stacked no more than three feet high. Should be secured to prevent movement. Should be loaded with the heaviest items on top of lighter items. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

33 . When approaching your vehicle as part of a pre-trip inspection, seeing fresh oil underneath the vehicle is:

A good sign. Normal. A cause for concern. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

34 . Poisonous fumes can enter the cab due to:

A defective exhaust system. The wrong type of fuel being used. A lack of oil in the engine. Under-inflated tires. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

35 . A driver should always:

Stay in the right lane. Have an emergency plan. Stay in the left lane. Drive faster than the posted speed limit. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

36 . Which of the following is not a cause of hydraulic brake failure?

Loss of hydraulic pressure Brake fade on long hills Downshifting Take a FREE Practice Test Now

37 . If you have any detectable amount of alcohol in your system, but are still below the legal limit, you will be:

Asked to drive below the speed limit. Put out-of-service for 24 hours. Arrested. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

38 . For a basic vehicle control skills test, you are expected to be able to:

Alley dock. Weave between a line of cones. Complete an emergency stop. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

39 . As part of the vehicle inspection test, a CDL applicant may be asked to:

Check the engine oil level. Replace a tire. Remove the alternator belt. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

40 . A vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) uses a ____ light to warn that the system is not working properly.

Green Yellow Orange White Take a FREE Practice Test Now

41 . If one-fourth of the leaves in a leaf spring are missing when a vehicle is inspected:

The vehicle’s driver will be allowed to drive, but only at reduced speeds. The vehicle will be put out-of-service until it is fixed. The vehicle will be fine to drive since most of the spring is in place. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

42 . When doing an inspection, ensure that the brake pads are:

Covered with grease. Covered with coolant. Covered with oil. Free of oil or grease. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

43 . During a pre-trip inspection, belts in the engine compartment should be:

Loosened. Checked for tightness. Inspected only if they seem frayed. Left alone and not inspected. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

44 . Convex mirrors:

Cannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials. Can replace flat mirrors. Can be helpful to see a wider area. Are illegal to be used in most states. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

45 . If you realize you may be running late to your destination, you should:

Speed up. Get upset. Deal with it and drive at a safe speed. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

46 . If you are being tailgated, you should:

Drive on the shoulder. Pull off the roadway. Drive faster. Allow the vehicle to pass. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

47 . A CMV should:

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless transporting hazardous materials. Not have a fire extinguisher, unless the vehicle will be traveling through remote areas. Not have a fire extinguisher. Have a fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

48 . Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person that motorists should be worried about?

A driver talking to a passenger in their vehicle A child on the side of the road A construction worker on the side of the road A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus Take a FREE Practice Test Now

49 . Stopping distance can be affected by:

Speed. Sunshine. Time of day. Traffic. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

50 . When checking the engine compartment, you should check all of the following, except:

The engine oil level. The coolant level in the radiator. The windshield washer fluid level. The fuel level. Take a FREE Practice Test Now