DMV Written Test - Idaho Cdl

Question 1

A load of cargo must be properly balanced. Placing too much weight over an axle can damage the axle and make it more difficult for you to steer. Placing too little weight over an axle can cause poor traction, also leading to difficult handling.

Accepted Answer

Place a well-balanced amount of weight over the axles.

Answer

Place as little weight as possible over the axles.

Answer

Not be concerned with how the weight is distributed.

Question 2

When making a left turn, you should wait until you reach the center of the intersection before actually beginning to turn. Due to off-tracking, the left side of your vehicle could hit another driver if you begin turning too early.

Accepted Answer

No sooner than the center of the intersection.

Answer

Before reaching the center of the intersection.

Answer

After your rear wheels have passed the center of the intersection.

Question 3

If the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving, it is important that you safely exit the roadway as soon as possible and park your vehicle. If the air pressure gets too low, the brakes will no longer work well enough for you to stop safely.

Accepted Answer

Exit the roadway as soon as safely possible

Answer

Stop where you are and park

Answer

Continue driving normally

Question 4

If you are asked to alley dock, you should first pull past the alley and stop your vehicle in a position that is parallel to the outer boundary. From there, you should back your vehicle entirely into the alley parking area. Your vehicle should be parked in a straight position within the boundaries of the parking space.

Accepted Answer

Stop parallel to the outer boundary of the alley.

Answer

Position your vehicle directly in front of the alley.

Answer

Back up directly in front of the alley.

Question 5

On flatbed trailers and trailers without sides, cargo must be tied down. There should be at least one tie-down for every 10 feet of cargo. Regardless of the size of the cargo, at least two tie-downs must be used.

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

Three

Answer

Four

Question 6

In the event of a vehicle fire, you should leave the road and stop in an open area. Do not pull into a service station as fuels at the service station could catch fire. Report the fire and your location to emergency services.

Accepted Answer

Pull into a service station.

Answer

Park in an area away from buildings, trees, brush, and other vehicles.

Answer

Notify emergency services of your problem and your location.

Question 7

In an air brake system, the air compressor pumps air into the air storage tanks. The air compressor is controlled by the air compressor governor.

Accepted Answer

It pumps air into the air storage tanks.

Answer

It fills the tires.

Answer

It moves air to the back of the truck.

FREE Online Bus Driver Testing | Idaho 2024

1 . When loading a trailer, you should:

2 . When making a left turn, you should start the turn:

3 . You should ____ if the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving.

4 . When alley docking, you should first:

5 . If a load is 10 feet long, it must be secured by a minimum of ____ tie-downs.

6 . If there is a fire in your vehicle, you should not:

7 . What does an air compressor do in an air brake system?

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