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Minnesota CDL Knowledge Test Class A 1
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Q.1.
What does blocking cargo do?
Holds the cargo in a large box
Prevents cargo from sliding in transit
Prevent others from buying the cargo
Q.2.
Which of the following is a good rule to follow when making a turn?
Honk your horn.
Use your arms to get the attention of other drivers.
Turn off your turn signal before entering the turn to avoid confusing other drivers.
Signal early.
Q.3.
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.4.
Testing positive for any amount of alcohol while still below the legal limit will result in a driver being placed out-of-service for 24 hours.
True
False
Q.5.
A stopped bus:
Is not a cause for concern since it is stopped.
Is only a concern if passengers are exiting the bus.
Is a concern whether or not passengers are visible.
Q.6.
Always perform the steps of a pre-trip inspection in the same order each time because:
You will be less likely to forget something.
You will have more time to complete the inspection.
It is required by law.
Q.7.
Broken suspension parts:
Should not concern you.
Should be repaired, but do not need to be repaired immediately.
Cannot be identified.
Are extremely dangerous.
Q.8.
When starting your vehicle, the coolant temperature should:
Not change.
Increase gradually.
Quickly jump from low to high.
Q.9.
States verify that a CDL or CLP driver has only one such license by:
Making phone calls to surrounding states.
Using a computerized system that links all states.
Asking the driver.
Looking through the driver's wallet.
Q.10.
When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, you should:
Get as close to the fire as possible.
Stay as far away from the fire as possible.
Aim the extinguisher at the top of the flames.
Aim the fire extinguisher at the ground about two feet away from the fire.
Q.11.
When taking the on-road driving test, you will be evaluated on your lane usage. Which of the following is an example of poor lane usage?
Not driving over curbs or sidewalks
Stopping behind crosswalks
Driving in the leftmost lane if more than one driving lane is available
Finishing a right turn in the rightmost lane
Q.12.
During a basic vehicle control skills test, a look is when:
A driver checks the gauges on their instrument panel.
A driver checks their blind spots.
A driver walks to the back of their vehicle to check its position.
Q.13.
Distracted driving:
Is not a concern.
Only occurs as a result of people who are physically doing something while driving.
Can occur as a result of mental activities, such as daydreaming.
Is encouraged on uncrowded roads.
Q.14.
Rough acceleration:
Can damage parts of a vehicle.
Is necessary to warm up parts of a vehicle.
Is encouraged to improve a vehicle's gas mileage.
Q.15.
When approaching your vehicle as part of a pre-trip inspection, seeing fresh oil underneath the vehicle is:
A good sign.
Normal.
A cause for concern.
Q.16.
When starting a trip while transporting a load, the driver should:
Stop to check on the cargo within the first 50 miles of the trip.
Drive faster than usual to test the security of the load.
Only use the side mirrors to check on the cargo.
Not recheck the cargo if it was secured properly before starting the trip.
Q.17.
Air tank drains:
Allow rain water to enter the tank.
Are used to drain water and compressor oil from the air tank.
Should never be opened.
Must remain open during transit.
Q.18.
Mirrors should be adjusted:
While moving.
When the trailers are straight.
When you are standing next to the vehicle.
By an assistant.
Q.19.
To avoid a hazard, you:
Should always come to a complete stop.
May need to swerve your vehicle out of the way.
Should change lanes without looking.
Q.20.
When should a turn signal be canceled by a driver?
Before entering a turn
While turning
After a turn is completed
Q.21.
If a CMV driver operates a CMV with a detectable blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is lower than 0.04 percent, they will be:
Told to stop drinking.
Put out-of-service for 24 hours.
Required to drive at speeds below 55 mph.
Told to drive home.
Q.22.
Headache racks:
Are illegal.
Help protect the driver from the cargo.
Allow for increased cargo space.
Q.23.
The parking brake should be:
Used whenever you park the vehicle.
Used while driving.
Set when driving in bad weather.
Used to stop the vehicle in normal driving.
Q.24.
If you are being tailgated, you should:
Drive on the shoulder.
Pull off the roadway.
Drive faster.
Allow the vehicle to pass.
Q.25.
Traction is important in:
Safe braking.
Properly using turn signals.
Operating the horn.
Q.26.
A tank endorsement is:
Only required when transporting gases.
Only required when transporting liquids.
Required to transport both liquids and gases.
Optional when transporting hazardous materials.
Q.27.
Mirrors should be:
Checked only when changing lanes.
Checked frequently.
Checked only if there is a reason to suspect a problem.
Q.28.
Parts of an exhaust system should be:
Loose.
Leaking.
Fastened securely.
Cracked.
Q.29.
What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?
The maximum permitted total weight of a vehicle and its cargo
The minimum permitted weight of a trailer
The maximum permitted weight of a trailer and its contents
The maximum permitted weight of only a tractor
Q.30.
Retreaded tires:
May be used on any part of a bus.
May be used on the front of a bus.
May be used on the rear of a bus.
May never be used on a bus.
Q.31.
When alley docking, you should first:
Position your vehicle directly in front of the alley.
Back up directly in front of the alley.
Stop parallel to the outer boundary of the alley.
Q.32.
Rough acceleration:
Is recommended.
Can cause mechanical damage.
Is required on slippery surfaces.
Q.33.
When driving down a steep grade, your brakes may fade. What happens if brakes fade?
They become quieter.
They become less effective.
They work better than usual.
They work differently from front to back.
Q.34.
Which of the following is not an indicator of when to upshift?
Road speed
RPMs
Time
Q.35.
What is the average driver’s reaction time?
One-sixteenth of a second
One-eighth of a second
Between three-quarters of a second and one second
Two seconds
Q.36.
A commercial motor vehicle driver:
May use any cell phone while driving.
May only use a hands-free cell phone while driving, if permitted.
May only use a cell phone while driving on rural roads.
Q.37.
Distracted driving:
Is caused only by physical distractions.
Will be increased by pre-programming radio stations.
Can be prevented by avoiding conversation with others.
Q.38.
If you are being tailgated, you should increase your speed to shake the other driver.
True
False
Q.39.
When alley docking, your vehicle should be parked:
With the front bumper on top of the front boundary line.
With the rear wheels over the rear boundary line.
Straight within the boundaries of the parking space.
At an angle within the boundaries of the parking space.
Q.40.
When approaching a vehicle for a pre-trip inspection, a driver should look under the vehicle:
To see if the vehicle is on an incline.
To see if there are any fresh fluids on the ground.
To see if the vehicle is in a parking spot.
Q.41.
When you leave your vehicle, you should:
Apply the parking brake.
Apply the regular brake.
Leave the keys in the ignition.
Q.42.
How long should it take for oil pressure to reach a normal level when starting a vehicle?
A few seconds
About a minute
About four minutes
Q.43.
If pulled over on the side of the road, you should:
Use the taillights to alert other motorists.
Turn on your four-way flashers.
Keep your lights off to avoid distracting other drivers.
Set out items from the cab to warn motorists.
Q.44.
Before starting down a hill, you should:
Shift into a higher gear.
Shift into a lower gear.
Accelerate.
Move into the left lane.
Q.45.
If air pressure drops to a level between ____, a visual low pressure warning signal should have already activated.
55 and 75 psi.
80 and 95 psi.
65 and 100 psi.
Q.46.
Which of the following is not a potential effect of drinking alcohol then driving?
Improved reaction time
Driving too fast
Driving in the incorrect lane
Weaving while driving
Q.47.
When changing lanes:
You should not use your mirrors.
You should use your mirrors.
You should not use your turn signals.
Q.48.
If a truck is equipped, a trailer brake hand valve can be used to:
Add fuel to the vehicle.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling back when being started from a stop.
Check the oil level.
Load cargo.
Q.49.
On a leaf spring:
Leaves should shift.
Leaves can be missing.
Leaves should not be broken.
Q.50.
The minimum tread depth of all major grooves on tires that are not on the front of a CMV should be a minimum of:
1/32 of an inch.
2/32 of an inch.
4/32 of an inch.
3/4 of an inch.
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