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Indiana CDL Knowledge Test Class A 2
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Q.1.
If driving a truck that requires a CDL for operation:
You do not need to wear a seat belt.
You are required to wear a seat belt, but only if transporting more than 500 pounds of cargo.
You are always required to wear a seat belt.
You are only required to wear a seat belt when driving a tank trailer.
Q.2.
When approaching your vehicle as part of your pre-trip inspection, you should look for what as a sign of trouble?
A puddle of oil under the vehicle
Inflated tires
Lights that are not cracked
Q.3.
Most heavy vehicles require ____ to change gears.
Double clutching
Double shifting
Triple clutching
Triple shifting
Q.4.
Water on bridges:
Usually freezes before water on other parts of a roadway.
Usually freezes after water on other parts of a roadway.
Will not freeze.
Is not a concern in cool weather.
Q.5.
What does ABS do?
Prevent wheel lockup
Prevent the air compressor from overheating
Prevent the front brakes from being used on ice
Prevent the brakes from being used if downshifting would be more effective
Q.6.
About how many drinks does it take for a 200-pound person to reach a 0.02 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
One
Two
Three
Four
Q.7.
Loading cargo:
Must be done by the driver.
Can be done by a second person who is responsible for the safety of the cargo.
Can be done by a second person, but the driver is responsible for the safety of the cargo.
Must be done by a person from the shipping company.
Q.8.
During the vehicle inspection portion of the skills test, an applicant will be required to:
Explain to the examiner what should be checked and why.
Let the examiner check the vehicle.
Talk to a mechanic to prove their knowledge.
Take apart the front brake.
Q.9.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Rims with a missing lug nut are acceptable if there are at least four other lug nuts on the rim.
A cracked lock ring is acceptable if the vehicle is being driven at speeds under 55 mph.
A missing clamp is dangerous and should be corrected.
Welded repairs are acceptable for wheels on rear axles.
Q.10.
Once cargo is secured:
You may complete an entire trip without checking it.
You can drive at least eight hours without checking it.
You should check it every three hours or 150 miles.
You should not check it.
Q.11.
What is the number one cause of death and injury in work zones?
Speeding drivers
Careless behavior by construction workers
Drivers driving too slowly
Equipment placed in the roadway
Q.12.
If driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, you can prevent your vehicle from rolling backward when starting from a stop by:
Partly engaging the clutch before removing your foot from the brake pedal.
Placing the vehicle in reverse before moving forward.
Fully engaging the clutch before removing your foot from the brake pedal.
Placing the vehicle in neutral before moving forward.
Q.13.
Which of the following determines your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
How much you drink
How frequently you drink
The temperature of the drink
The color of the drink
Q.14.
When inspecting cargo, the driver should do all of the following, except:
Ensure that the truck is not overloaded.
Ensure that the cargo is balanced.
Ensure that the cargo is secured properly.
Ensure that the breakable items are placed under heavier items.
Q.15.
What is the minimum permitted size of a placard?
Four square inches
Seven square inches
10 ¾ square inches
32 square inches
Q.16.
What can happen if your vehicle has a high center of gravity?
It may get better mileage.
It may be difficult for you to see the road.
It may tip over.
The tires may not be able to handle the weight.
Q.17.
When traveling down a long downgrade, you should brake by:
Only using the brakes.
Mostly using the brakes and downshifting occasionally.
Downshifting and then using brakes.
Never using the brakes.
Q.18.
What can happen if a parking brake is used in very wet weather when temperatures are below freezing?
The brakes will squeak.
The brakes may freeze so the vehicle cannot move.
The brakes may suddenly release by themselves.
The brakes may explode.
Q.19.
If you identify a large box in your lane on the road ahead, you should:
Slow down.
Speed up.
Not be worried because another vehicle will likely hit it before your vehicle.
Swerve into another lane of traffic.
Q.20.
A modulating control valve can control the:
Spring brakes.
Landing gear.
Air brakes.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Q.21.
If a person operates in both excepted and non-excepted intrastate commerce, which type of license should the driver select?
Either excepted or non-excepted
Excepted
Non-excepted
Traditional
Q.22.
When encountering fog, you will be safest if you:
Stay in the left lane.
Don’t drive in the fog.
Use your low beam lights.
Follow the vehicle ahead of you closely.
Q.23.
While driving, if it is discovered a vehicle's ABS is not working, the driver should:
Put on their hazard lights.
Downshift.
Brake normally.
Use their parking brake to stop.
Q.24.
During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:
Pull forward into a parking space.
Drive in a figure eight.
Alley dock.
Sound your horn.
Q.25.
If required to complete a vehicle inspection report in writing, the report must be signed:
Every day.
Only if defects have been noted and certified to have been repaired.
Only if the repairs are estimated to cost more than $1,000.
Only if requested to do so by a law enforcement officer.
Q.26.
If wheel bearing seals are leaking, you should:
Get the seals fixed.
Not be concerned.
Add more grease until the seal seems full.
Add brake fluid to the bearing.
Q.27.
Texting while driving is worrisome:
Because it creates both mental and physical distractions.
Because a message may be upsetting to the driver.
Because the texts may be more interesting than the task of driving.
Because it is less efficient than a phone call.
Q.28.
On a wet road, you should reduce your speed:
By about one-half.
By about one-third.
By about one-quarter.
By about one-eighth.
Q.29.
How much water must be on a road surface for a vehicle to hydroplane?
Usually several inches
A good amount, such as a large puddle
A small amount
None
Q.30.
A driver can have:
Two licenses, one for automobiles and one for trucks.
Only one license.
A license for each state in which they plan to drive.
An automobile license from one state and a CDL from another.
Q.31.
When carrying a wide load, a driver should:
Drive as fast as possible.
Obtain special permits and follow special rules, such as driving only during certain times.
Honk at other drivers to get them to move from the nearest lane.
Drive on the shoulder.
Q.32.
Of the following, which is not a way to prevent drowsiness during a trip?
Getting an adequate amount of sleep before driving
Traveling with a passenger
Scheduling trips during hours when you would not normally be awake
Avoiding medications that may cause drowsiness
Q.33.
A danger of a large truck swerving to avoid a hazard is:
The truck may miss the object.
The truck may flip over.
The truck may stay in the same lane.
Other vehicles may do the same thing.
Q.34.
How many seconds of following distance per every 10 feet of vehicle should you maintain when traveling more slowly than 40 mph?
One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four seconds
Q.35.
When steering to avoid a crash, you should:
Only use one hand to steer.
Keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Not use your mirrors to check other lanes.
Speed up as you get nearer to the hazard.
Q.36.
It is illegal to operate a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
0.01 percent.
0.02 percent.
0.04 percent.
0.08 percent.
Q.37.
When checking the engine compartment:
The parking brake should not be engaged.
Wheels should be chocked.
The engine should be running.
The gearshift should be in first gear.
Q.38.
Refusing to undergo blood alcohol testing when requested by an officer will result in loss of license for at least:
One month.
Six months.
One year.
Five years.
Q.39.
Applying the brake pedal causes air pressure to activate an electric switch and:
Turn off the brake lights.
Turn on the low pressure warning light.
Turn on the brake lights.
Turn off the low pressure warning light.
Q.40.
Air tank drains:
Allow rain water to enter air tanks.
Are used to drain water and oil from air tanks.
Should never be opened.
Must remain open while driving.
Q.41.
If one air system in a dual air brake system is very low on pressure:
None of the brakes will work at all.
Either the front or rear brakes will not be operating fully.
There will be no noticeable affect.
Lights on the outside of the tractor will flash.
Q.42.
Which of the following is not an indication of damaged brakes?
Cracked drums
Shoes with oil or grease on them
Shoes worn thinly
Pads free of oil or grease
Q.43.
When parked on the side of a road, you should:
Activate your emergency flashers.
Turn off all lights.
Open the driver’s side door.
Stand in the roadway and wave your arms.
Q.44.
Which of the following surfaces provides the least amount of traction?
Ice that is dry
Ice that is wet
Wet pavement
Dry pavement
Q.45.
What color are ABS malfunction lamps?
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Q.46.
How much water must be present for a vehicle to hydroplane?
Usually several inches
A significant amount, such as a large puddle
A small amount
None
Q.47.
If you must stop on the side of a highway, how far behind your vehicle should warning devices be placed?
5, 15, and 30 feet
10, 25, and 50 feet
10, 100, and 200 feet
100, 200, and 500 feet
Q.48.
Steering wheel play should be no more than:
10 degrees.
25 degrees.
50 degrees.
75 degrees.
Q.49.
To use the stab braking method, you should:
Apply the brakes completely until the wheels lock up, release the brakes until the wheels start rolling, then repeat the process.
Apply the brakes about halfway, but allow the wheels to keep rolling.
Apply the brakes completely until the wheels lock up and the vehicle stops.
Apply the emergency brake until the vehicle starts to slow.
Q.50.
A driver can maintain alertness by:
Not wearing sunglasses during the day.
Keeping the cab warm.
Eating heavy foods.
Having another person ride with them.
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