Class B Commercial Driver's License Practice Test -1

Question 1

What is the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999?

Accepted Answer

A law that 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.

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A coalition of drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicle who promote safe driving.

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None of the listed answers.

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A commercial driver license manual.

Question 2

During the basic vehicle control portion of the skills test, you will be asked to __________.

Accepted Answer

Move your vehicle forward, back and turn it within a defined area.

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Demonstrate your ability to drive your vehicle in a variety of traffic situations.

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To fix your vehicle's engine.

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Demonstrate that your vehicle is safe to drive.

Question 3

All drivers who need a CDL must take what test?

Accepted Answer

The general knowledge test.

Answer

Air brakes test.

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Combination vehicles test.

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Motorcycle skills test.

Question 4

What offense is a serious traffic violation?

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

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Erratic lane changes.

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Following a vehicle too closely.

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

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Reckless driving.

Question 5

You will be denied or lose your hazardous materials endorsement, if you _______.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

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Have a conviction in military or civilian court for certain felonies.

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If you are under indictment for certain felonies.

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Have been committed to a mental institution.

Question 6

During the night, you should dim your lights when you are within _____ feet of an oncoming vehicle.

Accepted Answer

500

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650

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600

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575

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700

Question 7

For what reason should the exhaust system be checked?

Accepted Answer

A leaking exhaust system can allow poisonous fumes into the cab.

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None of the listed answers.

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A leaking system could cause poor fuel mileage.

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A broken exhaust system can cause your brakes to fail.

Question 8

Driving at night can be more dangerous because ______.

Accepted Answer

Drivers can't see hazards as quickly at night.

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Drivers are more frustrated at night.

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There is a higher risk of encountering aggressive drivers at night.

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Drivers are less likely to honk their horns at night.

Question 9

If you take a curve too fast, two things may happen. One is that the tires may keep their traction and the vehicle may roll over. What is the other possibility?

Accepted Answer

Tires can lose their traction and cause you to skid off the road.

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The ABS will shut off.

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The brakes may stop working.

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You will crash into a pole.

Question 10

Why conduct a pre-trip inspection?

Accepted Answer

You could find potential problems that could cause a crash or breakdown.

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If you conduct a pre-trip inspection, you won't have to pay attention while driving.

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You shouldn't conduct a pre-trip inspection. Only inspect the vehicle after the trip.

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This is the only way to prevent an accident.