1 . If a vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track, the driver should:

Stay in the vehicle and try to restart the vehicle.
Get out of the vehicle and walk away from the tracks.
Try to flag down another vehicle to give them a push.
Wait in the vehicle for a law enforcement officer to arrive.

2 . Once passing the CDL written test, an applicant must wait at least ____ before taking the skills tests.

One hour
One day
Seven days
15 days

3 . 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

4 . When traveling down a steep downgrade, the best way to use your brakes is to:

Ride the brakes all the way down the hill.
Apply the brakes for a few seconds, then release the brakes for a few seconds. Continue to repeat these steps as you travel down the hill.
Apply the brakes only near the bottom of the downgrade.
Apply consistent pressure to the brake pedal all the way down the hill.

5 . A pre-trip inspection includes ____ basic steps.

Two
Four
Seven
Nine

6 . A driver will lose their CDL for a minimum of ____ for a first-time conviction of driving a CMV with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04 percent.

One month
Three months
Six months
One year

7 . 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

8 . When it is difficult for others to see your vehicle, such as at dawn or dusk, you can help other drivers by:

Keeping your lights off.
Turning your lights on.
Driving on the shoulder.
Waving an arm out the window.

9 . 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.

10 . The Individual Vehicle Distance Record (IVDR) must include all of the following, except:

The date of trip.
The route of travel.
The total distance traveled.
The number of stops.

11 . A cargo cover that flaps in transit:

Is acceptable.
Allows air to reach the cargo and keep it cool.
Can tear away.
Can attract birds.

12 . If the air pressure warning light comes on, you should:

Continue driving normally.
Activate your hazard lights and continue driving.
Call the local law enforcement agency.
Safely exit the roadway and stop.

13 . What is Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)?

The total weight of a vehicle and its cargo
The total weight of a vehicle before cargo
The total weight of cargo
The maximum weight allowed to be transported by a vehicle

14 . In the basic vehicle control portion of the skills test, the applicant will:

Be tested on their ability to operate the vehicle.
Be required to rent a vehicle.
Be required to remove the rear brake.
Be asked to take a written test.

15 . If you have more than one license:

You are unlikely to be caught.
You are doing nothing wrong.
You will be penalized.
There is no way for authorities to find out.

16 . If a driver is involved in a crash while operating a commercial motor vehicle, and police are required to investigate, the driver is:

Required to take an alcohol test.
Required to go to jail.
Required to pay all costs.
Allowed to refuse an alcohol test.

17 . You should always use at least ____ to secure cargo on a flatbed trailer.

One tie-down
Two tie-downs
Three tie-downs
Four tie-downs

18 . When checking its automatic transmission fluid, the vehicle:

Should be placed on an incline.
Should be placed on a decline.
May have to be running.
Should be lifted with a jack.

19 . If driving a school bus, your four-way flashers should:

Be activated before crossing railroad tracks.
Never be used.
Only be used after crossing railroad tracks.
Only be used near railroad tracks if a train is approaching.

20 . What is reaction distance?

The distance traveled between seeing a hazard and physically hitting the brakes
The distance traveled between a hazard becoming visible and a driver seeing the hazard
The distance traveled before a driver realizes they must brake
The distance traveled between physically hitting the brake and coming to a complete stop

21 . Most CDL holders have ____ licenses.

Excepted
Exempted
Non-excepted
Non-exempted

22 . When approaching a curve during the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:

Check traffic thoroughly in all directions.
Reduce your speed before entering the curve.
Keep your vehicle in its lane.
Steadily use the brakes throughout the curve.

23 . A driver should stop after a short distance after changing a tire to:

Ensure that the wheel nuts are tight on the newly-changed tire.
Ensure that there is still enough air pressure in the tire.
Ensure that the correct tire was changed.
Ensure that changing one tire did not damage another tire.

24 . If a driver holds a CDL and moves to another state:

They may keep their original license if they carry a document displaying their new address.
They may keep their original license but must get a sticker indicating an address change.
They must take all the tests to re-certify for a CDL.
The must get a new license.

25 . During the vehicle inspection portion of the skills test, an applicant will be required to:

Explain to the examiner what should be checked and why.
Let the examiner check the vehicle.
Talk to a mechanic to prove their knowledge.
Take apart the front brake.

26 . A stopped bus:

Is not a cause for concern.
Is not a concern if passengers are not unloading.
Should not be on the roadway.
Is a concern, whether passengers are visible or not.
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27 . When driving, you may:

Operate a cell phone, if it does not affect your driving.
Operate a cell phone, if the call is less than three minutes in length.
Operate a cell phone, if no one else is in riding the cab.
Not operate a cell phone.

28 . If the brake pads rub against the brake drums and create too much heat:

The brakes will stick.
The brakes will become extra sensitive.
The brakes may stop working.
The air compressor will kick on to cool the brakes.

29 . When passing a bicycle, you must allow at least ____ between your vehicle and the bicycle.

One foot
Two feet
Four feet
15 feet

30 . When a tire goes flat, you may hear a loud bang. The truck will be affected:

Immediately.
After a short delay.
Only if the damaged tire is near the front of the truck.
Only if the truck is hauling a load.

31 . When inspecting underneath your vehicle for leaking fluids, you must look for all the following, except:

Fresh oil.
Coolant.
Grease.
Windshield wiper fluid.

32 . When driving with a load, the driver should:

Stop and check on the cargo within the first 50 miles of the trip.
Ask other drivers about the condition of their load.
Use the side mirrors only to check on the cargo.
Not check on the cargo if it was secured properly before starting the trip.

33 . To obtain a CDL, you must be at least:

15 years old.
18 years old.
21 years old.
25 years old.

34 . During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test:

Applicants will not have to identify the ABS.
Windshield wipers are not to be addressed.
Shock absorbers only need to be checked on one axle.
The steering box should be checked for leaks.

35 . When preparing to enter traffic, you should do all of the following, except:

Wait for a large gap between vehicles.
Be prepared for your vehicle to accelerate slowly, especially if it is loaded.
Make sure you can completely cross traffic, if necessary, without interfering with traffic.
Assume other drivers will make room for your much larger vehicle.

36 . Bicyclists are:

Required to ride on the shoulder, if available.
Required to ride at the maximum speed limit or they will face an impeding traffic charge.
Expected to obey all traffic laws.
Not allowed on the roadway.

37 . If you are turning left and there are two available left turn lanes, which lane should you choose?

The left lane
The right lane
Either lane
Trucks should not turn where there are two left turn lanes.

38 . While driving, if it is discovered a vehicle's ABS is not working, the driver should:

Put on their hazard lights.
Downshift.
Brake normally.
Use their parking brake to stop.

39 . To stop in a vehicle that uses air brakes, the driver should:

Pull the air brake lever.
Engage the brake lever.
Push the brake pedal down.
Pull the brake pedal up.

40 . How old must a person be to operate a CMV in interstate commerce?

15 years old
18 years old
21 years old
25 years old

41 . A vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) can be identified by:

A sticker on the control panel.
A yellow lamp on the instrument panel.
The letters "ABS" on the brake pedal.
A metal plate on the inside of the driver’s side door.

42 . After driving over a bridge during the driving skills test, you may be asked to recall.

The posted weight limit.
The color of a sign you just passed.
How many lanes of traffic there were on the bridge.
If there was a crosswalk on the bridge.

43 . During a walk-around inspection, ensure there are no cracks on the brake drums that are more than ____ of the width of the friction area.

One half
One quarter
One third
One tenth

44 . During the basic vehicle control skills test:

A pull-up always counts against the applicant.
A pull-up should be completed at least once.
Stopping without changing direction is not considered a pull-up.
Excessive pull-ups are acceptable in the opinions of some test administrators.

45 . If operating a school bus, you are considered to be driving under the influence of alcohol if you have a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:

0.02 percent.
0.04 percent.
0.08 percent.
0.1 percent.

46 . If an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is equipped on a trailer but not on a tractor:

The truck should not be driven because ABS needs to be on both the tractor and trailer.
The truck should be driven more slowly than usual.
The tractor should not be used and a new tractor with ABS should be located.
The tractor and trailer can still be used together.

47 . When inspecting engine compartment belts during the vehicle inspection test:

The belts should be checked for snugness, each with up to three inches of play.
The water pump belt does not need to be identified.
The air compressor belt should be removed.
The applicant must identify which items are not belt-driven, if any.

48 . If a tire fails, the driver should:

Keep one hand on the steering wheel and use their other hand to wave to other drivers.
Stomp on the brakes.
Not use the brakes.
Accelerate.

49 . To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, a driver should do all of the following, except:

Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
Turn quickly in the direction of the skid.
Countersteer after the vehicle is back on course.
Accelerate.

50 . When the brake pedal is pushed down, air brakes work:

Immediately.
After a short delay.
After about a minute.
Only if it is warm outside.