CDL CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE PRACTICE TEST

Question 1

What offense is a serious traffic violation?

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

Following a vehicle too closely.

Answer

Traffic offenses committed in a CMV in connection with fatal traffic accidents.

Answer

Erratic lane changes.

Answer

Reckless driving.

Question 2

The Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 requires _________.

Accepted Answer

Requires a CDL holder to be disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle if the CDL holder has been convicted of certain types of moving violations in their personal vehicle.

Answer

CDL holders refrain from driving personal vehicles.

Answer

Operators of commercial motor vehicles to take an additional skills test.

Answer

None of the listed answers.

Question 3

If you have committed your first violation of an out-of-service order, you will likely lose your CDL for ____ days.

Accepted Answer

180

Answer

90

Answer

60

Answer

30

Question 4

When should you notify your employer if your license is suspended?

Accepted Answer

Within two business days.

Answer

Only when asked.

Answer

After a month.

Answer

Never.

Question 5

If you are convicted in any other jurisdiction of any traffic violation (except parking), you need to notify the motor vehicle licensing agency within how many days?

Accepted Answer

30 days.

Answer

60 days.

Answer

120 days.

Answer

90 days.

Question 6

Which of the following is a basic step that you should take at the scene of an accident?

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

Protecting the area.

Answer

Notifying the authorities.

Answer

Caring for the injured.

Question 7

Partly engaging the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake is particularly important for vehicles that have ______.

Accepted Answer

Manual transmission.

Answer

This is never important.

Answer

Automatic transmission.

Answer

None of the listed answers.

Question 8

______ can be a hazard for commercial drivers.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

Distracted drivers.

Answer

Pedestrians chatting.

Answer

Joggers wearing head phones.

Answer

Joggers wearing head phones.

Question 9

As part of your pre-trip vehicle inspect test, you should look under the vehicle for ______.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

Coolant.

Answer

Fuel leaks.

Answer

Fresh oil.

Answer

Grease

Question 10

What is the proper way to test your hydraulic brakes for leaks?

Accepted Answer

Pump the brake pedal three times. Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.

Answer

Check for normal air pressure, release the parking brakes and move the vehicle forward slowly. Apply the trailer brakes with the hand control, if so equipped. You should be able to feel the brakes come on.

Answer

There is no way to test if your hydraulic brakes are working.

Answer

None of the listed answers.