PennDOT Commercial Driver's License 2

Question 1

Under Pennsylvania CDL regulations, what is the minimum age to operate a commercial vehicle in interstate commerce?

Accepted Answer

21 years old

Answer

18 years old

Answer

19 years old

Answer

25 years old

Question 2

When performing a pre-trip inspection on air brakes, what is the maximum leakage rate allowed for a single vehicle with the engine off?

Accepted Answer

3 psi per minute

Answer

4 psi per minute

Answer

2 psi per minute

Answer

1 psi per minute

Question 3

A CDL holder convicted of a second DUI offense involving a CMV faces a disqualification of:

Accepted Answer

Permanent disqualification

Answer

1 year

Answer

5 years

Answer

3 years

Question 4

Which of the following cargo requires a Hazardous Materials endorsement on a Pennsylvania CDL?

Accepted Answer

Explosives placarded as Class 1

Answer

Fresh produce weighing over 10,000 lbs

Answer

Construction equipment over 26,001 lbs GVWR

Answer

Livestock in enclosed trailers

Question 5

What does the 'T' endorsement on a Pennsylvania CDL authorize a driver to operate?

Accepted Answer

Double and triple trailers

Answer

Tank vehicles

Answer

School buses

Answer

Tandem axle vehicles

Question 6

Under Pennsylvania law, a CDL holder must notify their employer within how many days of a traffic conviction in any vehicle?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

5 business days

Answer

10 days

Answer

7 days

Question 7

Which of the following is a 'serious traffic violation' that can lead to CDL disqualification if two occur within 3 years?

Accepted Answer

Excessive speeding (15+ mph over the limit)

Answer

Failure to use turn signals

Answer

Parking in a no-parking zone

Answer

Failing to yield to a pedestrian