Knowledge Test Class B #1
Class B Driving Test | Pennsylvania 2024 #1 Page 3 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Pennsylvania 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 PA 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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15 . Dollies equipped with ABS are required to have malfunction lamps located where?
On the top
A dolly equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is required to have a yellow malfunction lamp located on its left side.
16 . To stop in a vehicle that uses air brakes, the driver should:
Pull the brake pedal up.
To make a normal stop in a vehicle with air brakes, push the brake pedal down. The harder the pedal is pressed, the more air pressure is released.
17 . A vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) can be identified by:
A metal plate on the inside of the driver’s side door.
You can tell that your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) if it has a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel.
18 . Most heavy-duty vehicles use:
Quadruple air brake systems.
Most heavy-duty vehicles use dual air brake systems, in which there are two separate braking systems operated by a single set of controls. Each system operates the brakes on different axles.
19 . When applying for a CDL, which test requires the applicant to drive a vehicle with an examiner?
The written test
The final skills test is the on-road skills test. This is when an applicant will drive a specified route with an examiner.
20 . How many air storage tanks are used in an air brake system?
The number varies.
Air storage tanks are used to hold compressed air. The number and size of air tanks in an air brake system varies among vehicles.
21 . For refusing to take a blood alcohol test, a person can lose their CDL for at least:
One year.
Refusing to take a blood alcohol test when requested to do so by an officer will result in the loss of one's license for at least one year.
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2024 Pennsylvania | Frequently Asked Questions
In Pennsylvania, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A is defined as a license that allows the holder to operate any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the vehicle(s) being towed have a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds. This includes tractor-trailers and truck and trailer combinations.
A Class A CDL license in Pennsylvania allows the holder to operate vehicles such as tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tank vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds. This license is required for any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more if the towed vehicle is over 10,000 pounds.
To obtain a Class A CDL in Pennsylvania, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license, and pass a vision test. You'll also need to pass a general knowledge test and a skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic controls test, and an on-road driving exam.
In Pennsylvania, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class A CDL license. However, you must be 21 years old or older if you plan to drive across state lines or carry hazardous materials. Please remember that additional requirements, like passing a medical examination and specific tests, also apply.
Endorsements are not required for a Class A CDL license, but they can enhance your driving privileges. Examples include H (Hazardous materials), T (Double/Triple trailers), P (Passenger vehicles), S (School buses), and N (Tank vehicles). Each endorsement requires passing a separate written knowledge test and, in some cases, a skills test.
The Class A CDL skills test in Pennsylvania is divided into three parts: a pre-trip vehicle inspection to check your understanding of your vehicle and its safety, a basic controls test to assess your ability to control the vehicle, and an on-road driving exam to evaluate your practical driving skills in various traffic situations.
Yes, Class A CDL license holders may face limitations based on their driving and medical record. For instance, restrictions can be imposed for lack of English language proficiency, inability to operate a manual transmission, or if the driver requires corrective lenses. Additionally, drivers must pass a physical exam every two years to maintain their license.
Yes, in Pennsylvania, the written Class A CDL test is offered in multiple languages besides English. 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, accommodations can be made for the Class A CDL written test if you have a disability. You need to contact the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) ahead of time to discuss your needs. Accommodations may include extended time, a separate testing room, or having the test read aloud. It's important to provide sufficient documentation of your disability.
Yes, if you don't pass the Class A CDL written test in Pennsylvania, you can retake it. However, you must wait at least seven days before retaking the test. It's important to review the areas you struggled with before attempting the test again. Keep in mind that additional fees may apply for each retest.
