Knowledge Test Class B #1
Class B Driving Test | Ohio 2024 #1 Page 6 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Ohio class B 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 OH CDL class B 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 B requirements may vary from state to state.
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36 . Unsafely reaching for a phone is:
If you must use a mobile phone while driving, it must be in close proximity to you and easily reachable while you are securely fastened into your seat. It is dangerous and non-compliant to unsafely reach for a mobile phone, even if you plan to use a hands-free feature when speaking on the phone.
37 . What does the vehicle inspection report do?
A vehicle inspection report keeps the carrier informed about any problems that need to be fixed.
38 . Cargo inside a trailer:
Cargo inside a trailer must be secured appropriately to prevent it from shifting in transit.
39 . To ensure normal stopping power, drivers of vehicles equipped with a front brake limiting valve should:
Some older vehicles have front brake limiting valves with "normal" and "slippery" settings. Setting a brake limiting valve to "slippery" reduces the vehicle's stopping power, so a driver should make sure the valve is in its "normal" position. Front wheel braking has proven to be effective in all driving conditions.
40 . If another driver is tailgating you, you should:
If you are being tailgated, you should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. This will reduce your need to make sudden moves, and will also allow the tailgater more room to pass you. Speeding up when being tailgated is not advised because it may result in the tailgater continuing to follow you closely at the higher speed, only increasing the danger.
41 . When loading a trailer, weight should be:
Cargo with a high center of gravity makes a vehicle more likely to tip over than cargo with a low center of gravity. For this reason, it is important that the weight of cargo be distributed as low as possible.
42 . On any upgrade, gravity will:
A vehicle will be slowed down by gravity on any uphill grade. You may need to switch to a lower gear to climb a steep grade.
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2024 Ohio | Frequently Asked Questions
In Ohio, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B allows you to operate a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs or more, or tow a vehicle not exceeding 10,000 lbs. It also permits driving buses, farm labor vehicles, and any vehicle not defined in Class A or Class C.
A Class B CDL license in Ohio allows operation of single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 lbs or more, or those towing vehicles not exceeding 10,000 lbs. This includes buses, dump trucks, tow trucks, delivery trucks, garbage trucks, and straight trucks. It does not include Class A or Class C vehicles.
To acquire a Class B CDL license in Ohio, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), possess a valid Ohio driver's license, pass a vision test, and complete a written knowledge exam. Additionally, you must pass a skills test which includes a pre-trip inspection, basic controls test, and on-road driving test. Medical examinations may also be required.
In Ohio, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for intrastate driving (within Ohio only). However, if you plan to drive interstate (across state lines) or haul hazardous materials, you must be at least 21 years old.
Specific endorsements aren't necessary for a Class B CDL license in Ohio, but they can expand your driving capabilities. Endorsements are available for passenger transport (P), school buses (S), tank vehicles (N), and hazardous materials (H). Each endorsement requires passing additional knowledge and skills tests.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in Ohio includes three parts: a pre-trip vehicle inspection to test your ability to assess if the vehicle is safe to drive, a basic controls test to evaluate your ability to control the vehicle, and an on-road driving test to assess your skills in traffic situations, including left and right turns, intersections, railway crossings and more.
Yes, there are limitations for Class B CDL license holders in Ohio. They are allowed to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 lbs or more, or any such vehicle towing another not exceeding 10,000 lbs. However, they cannot legally operate a Class A combination vehicle. For some vehicles like school buses or tank trucks, special endorsements are required.
In Ohio, the written Class B CDL test is primarily offered in English. However, some locations may offer the test in other languages. It's recommended to contact your local Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) for specific information on language availability. Note that federal regulations require all CDL holders 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 if you have a disability. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) provides reasonable testing accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, you need to make this request in advance and provide documentation of your disability. Contact your local BMV for specific procedures on requesting accommodations.
Yes, if you fail the Class B CDL written test in Ohio, you can retake it. However, you must wait at least 24 hours before retesting. There is no limit to the number of times you can retake the test, but a retesting fee applies each time. It's advisable to study thoroughly to increase your chances of passing on the next attempt.
