Knowledge Test Class A #2
Class A Driving Test | Connecticut 2024 #2 Page 6 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Connecticut class A license test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a CT CDL class A permit in 2024, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that CDL class A requirements may vary from state to state.
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36 . Before a vehicle with dual air brakes is driven, pressure of at least ____ should be built up in both braking systems.
100 psi
Before driving a vehicle with a dual air brake system, allow time for the air compressor to build up pressure of at least 100 psi in both the primary and secondary systems.
37 . How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?
Four to five
Being properly rested is essential to the safe operation of a CMV. To maintain alertness, most people need eight to nine hours of sleep per night.
38 . When traveling down a long downgrade, you should brake by:
Never using the brakes.
On a downgrade, you should use the braking effect of your engine as the principal way of controlling your speed. Save your brakes for additional slowing or stopping that may be required by road or traffic conditions.
39 . What is the purpose of a vehicle inspection report?
It provides a plan for the next five trips.
A vehicle inspection report allows a driver to inform the motor carrier of issues that could affect the safe operation of a vehicle. If required, the driver should fill out a vehicle inspection report after every day of driving. They should make note of any issues that could affect the safety of the vehicle or that could lead to a mechanical breakdown.
40 . If another driver is following you too closely, you should do all of the following, except:
Avoid relying on tricks to help others pass.
If you are being followed too closely, you should increase your following distance, avoid making quick moves, and avoid relying on tricks (such as flashing your lights) to help other drivers pass. Speeding up may only increase the danger by causing the tailgater to continue tailgating you at a higher speed.
41 . When transporting cargo, drivers must check the securement of the cargo every:
The securement of cargo must be checked before beginning a trip, within the first 50 miles of a trip, and then again every three hours or 150 miles thereafter.
42 . The brake pedal is part of which braking system?
The auxiliary brake system
The service brake system applies and releases the brakes when a driver presses the brake pedal while driving normally.
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2024 Connecticut | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class B license in Connecticut allows you to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR. It includes vehicles like straight trucks, large buses, segmented buses, and trucks towing smaller vehicles.
A Class B CDL license in Connecticut enables the holder to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or tow a vehicle not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR. This includes straight trucks, large passenger buses, segmented buses, dump trucks with small trailers, and trucks towing smaller vehicles.
To acquire a Class B CDL license in Connecticut, you must be at least 21 years old (18-20 for intrastate driving), possess a valid Connecticut driver's license, pass a vision test, and successfully complete a knowledge test. After that, you must obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP), hold it for 14 days minimum, and pass a skills test.
In Connecticut, you must be at least 21 years old to qualify for a Class B CDL license for interstate transport. However, if you plan to drive only within the state (intrastate transport), you can qualify at 18 years old. It's important to note that additional requirements must also be met.
Specific endorsements are not necessary for a Class B CDL license, but they can expand your job opportunities. Endorsements certify additional skills like operating a school bus (S), passenger vehicle (P), or tank vehicle (N). You can also get an H endorsement for transporting hazardous materials. Each endorsement requires passing an additional knowledge test.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in Connecticut includes three parts: a pre-trip vehicle inspection test, a basic vehicle control test, and an on-road driving test. These tests assess your ability to inspect your vehicle, control the vehicle in various situations such as backing and turning, and safely operate the vehicle in traffic.
Yes, Class B CDL license holders in Connecticut are restricted to driving single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, or a towed vehicle not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR. They cannot drive a combination of vehicles (like a tractor-trailer) unless they have a Class A CDL. Additionally, they must comply with federal hours-of-service regulations.
Yes, the written Class B CDL test in Connecticut can be taken in languages other than English. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles provides the test in several languages. However, federal regulations require that all CDL holders must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Yes, you can request accommodations for the Class B CDL written exam in Connecticut if you have a disability. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations like extra time, a separate testing room, or use of special equipment. Be sure to make your request well in advance of your scheduled test date.
Yes, if you fail the Class B CDL written test in Connecticut, you can retake it. However, you must wait at least 7 days before retesting. There's also a retest fee that you'll need to pay each time you retake the test. It's recommended to study the manual thoroughly before retaking the test to increase your chances of passing.
