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Vermont CDL Knowledge Test Class A 2
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Q.1.
Heights posted at bridges:
Are always accurate.
Are legally binding.
Can be incorrect.
Q.2.
What should you do if the braking system cannot build up hydraulic pressure?
Upshift.
Downshift.
Hold the brake pedal down as far as it will go.
Q.3.
Having weight loaded in a way that creates a high center of gravity:
Increases the likelihood of a rollover.
Increases the likelihood that items will fall down.
Increases the difficulty of unloading the cargo.
Q.4.
To ensure that you do not slow down traffic when driving a large truck, you should:
Switch gears while driving uphill.
Try to pass another vehicle while driving uphill.
Stay in the right lane whenever possible.
Q.5.
You may be an aggressive driver if you:
Expect delays on your drive.
Slow down and maintain a reasonable following distance.
Make hand gestures that could anger other drivers.
Q.6.
Regrooved tires:
Should not be used on any vehicle.
Should not be used on the front of a bus.
Should not be used on trucks hauling gravel.
Q.7.
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.8.
A lane change:
Should be done quickly.
Should be done slowly.
Should be done with a jerking motion.
Q.9.
As the driver of a truck carrying a load, you are responsible for all of the following, except:
Inspecting the cargo.
Recognizing poorly balanced weight.
Knowing the phone numbers of all fire departments along your intended route of travel.
Q.10.
Rust around wheel nuts may mean:
The nuts are too tight.
The nuts are loose.
The tires should be replaced.
Q.11.
The effects of alcohol are felt:
With the first drink.
Only after several drinks have been consumed.
At the legal limit.
Q.12.
Talking on a hands-free phone while driving:
Does not distract the driver.
Only distracts the driver if the driver is speaking.
Can be distracting to the driver.
Q.13.
When starting the engine of a truck with a trailer, you can tell that your vehicle's ABS is not working if:
The yellow light on the left rear of the trailer stays on.
The red light on the right side of the trailer flashes three times.
All the rear lights flash and then turn off.
Q.14.
When starting your vehicle, the coolant temperature should:
Not change.
Increase gradually.
Quickly jump from low to high.
Q.15.
When conducting a pre-drive inspection:
The inspection report is not important.
The inspection report must only be reviewed if there will be passengers in the vehicle.
The previous inspection report should be reviewed, if applicable.
Q.16.
When taking a driving test:
You must supply the same type of vehicle for which you will require a CDL.
You may supply any type of vehicle, even if it is not the type of vehicle for which you will be using with the CDL.
The testing station will supply the vehicle.
Q.17.
If you must leave the roadway and drive on the shoulder in an emergency situation, you should:
Brake as hard as possible.
Get both sets of wheels onto the shoulder.
Stay on the shoulder until your vehicle has stopped, if possible.
Q.18.
When taking the basic vehicle control skills test, failing to exit your vehicle properly during any exercise will result in:
Failure of only that exercise.
An extra point against your final score.
Automatic failure of the basic vehicle control skills test.
Q.19.
If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:
Accelerate.
Not use the brakes.
Put the vehicle in reverse.
Q.20.
When loading cargo, weight should be placed:
As high as possible.
As low as possible.
As far back as possible.
Q.21.
If a vehicle begins to hydroplane, the driver should:
Accelerate.
Release the accelerator and push in the clutch.
Pull in the clutch and brake.
Q.22.
When stopping, the brake pedal should be:
Pressed down quickly with both feet.
Pressed down gradually.
Lifted up quickly.
Q.23.
Pre-trip inspections are:
Recommended.
Needed only for trips longer than 100 miles in length.
Required by law.
Q.24.
Belts in the engine compartment should:
Be frayed.
Not have excessive wear.
Be greasy.
Q.25.
If a vehicle has a vehicle inspection report from the previous driver:
The driver should not conduct a pre-trip inspection and rely on the report.
The driver should take the vehicle to a mechanic.
The driver should review the report.
The driver should speak with the previous driver.
Q.26.
While driving, you:
Can send text messages.
Can make phone calls by pressing more than one button.
Cannot hold a phone to make a voice call.
Q.27.
What is a retarder?
A device that prevents a vehicle from going too fast
A device that prevents a vehicle from being too loud
A device that improves a vehicle's gas mileage
Q.28.
Livestock:
Should never be carried on a trailer.
Should be placed in the front of a trailer.
Can create unstable driving conditions.
Q.29.
If you are convicted of a traffic violation:
The State will inform your employer.
You must tell your employer.
You must tell the shipper.
Q.30.
Too much air pressure in a tire:
Is not possible.
Is encouraged on long drives.
Can be dangerous.
Q.31.
Dry bulk tanks:
Usually have low centers of gravity.
Usually have high centers of gravity.
Are usually not allowed to cross railroad tracks.
Q.32.
How can you check hydraulic brakes?
Pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should not move.
Pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should move slowly toward the floor.
Pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should slowly rise.
Q.33.
Some air brake systems introduce alcohol into the system to:
Make the brakes work without squeaking.
Prevent ice from forming in the brake system.
Prevent people from breathing the air from the system.
Q.34.
A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a tire that is not in the front of a commercial motor vehicle.
1/32 of an inch
2/32 of an inch
4/32 of an inch
Q.35.
A driver should ensure that:
The truck is overloaded.
The truck is properly loaded.
The cargo is mostly in the front of the trailer.
Q.36.
Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:
It is difficult to see behind the vehicle.
Most trucks do not have the ability to go in reverse.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.
Q.37.
When loading cargo, it is important to:
Stack items as high as possible.
Know the weight capacity rating of the suspension system.
Place light items underneath heavier items.
Q.38.
In icy conditions, a retarder should be:
Turned on.
Turned off.
Only used on the rear wheels.
Q.39.
Which gas would cause concern due to a faulty exhaust system?
Oxygen
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen
Q.40.
An after-trip inspection should be done:
Once a week.
Once a month.
After every trip.
Q.41.
When passing another vehicle, you should:
Make eye contact with the other driver.
Assume the other driver doesn't see you.
Slow down.
Q.42.
During the basic control skills test, you will receive points if you:
Pull up once.
Check your positioning.
Cross over exercise boundaries.
Q.43.
In a dual air brake system, air pressure should build from 85 to 100 psi within ____ seconds.
25
10
45
Q.44.
Hanging meat:
Should never be transported by trailer.
Can be an unstable load.
Must be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Q.45.
How can a driver maintain alertness while driving?
Stay fit and healthy
Keep the cab warm
Eat heavy foods
Q.46.
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.47.
When passing a row of parked vehicles, a driver should:
Stay close to the vehicles.
Watch for signs of a person exiting a vehicle.
Flash their headlights.
Q.48.
If your license to operate a personal vehicle is revoked or suspended:
You can get a hardship license to operate a CMV.
You cannot get a hardship license to operate a CMV.
Your CDL will not be affected.
Q.49.
If the spring brakes are on, you should:
Not use the brake pedal.
Press the accelerator.
Move the steering wheel.
Q.50.
You should test the low pressure warning signal by:
Turning on the engine and applying the trailer hand brake.
Rapidly pressing and releasing the brake pedal.
Removing wheel chocks and disengaging the parking brake.
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