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Virginia CDL Knowledge Test Class A 2
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Q.1.
If asked by a law enforcement officer to take a test to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC):
You can refuse to take the test without a penalty.
You can refuse taking the test but will be required to pay a $50 fine.
You will lose your CDL if you refuse to take the test.
Q.2.
When using a mirror, you should:
Look quickly at the mirror.
Stare at the mirror for a long time.
Use only the driver’s side mirror.
Q.3.
Mirrors should:
Not be used, except when backing.
Be used only when entering a highway.
Be used regularly.
Q.4.
When coming to a stop, you should apply the brake pedal by:
Pushing down gradually.
Pushing down quickly.
Pulling up gradually.
Q.5.
Texting while driving is:
Safer than talking on the phone while driving.
About as safe as talking on the phone while driving.
More distracting than talking on the phone while driving.
Q.6.
When pulled off on the side of the road:
A driver should keep the driver’s side door open.
A driver should turn on the emergency flashers.
The driver should wave their arms.
Q.7.
How soon after starting a trip must cargo securement be checked?
After 50 miles
After 100 miles
After 250 miles
Q.8.
Watching the road ahead of you:
Allows you time to make a plan to avoid an upcoming hazard.
Is not encouraged as it distracts you from driving.
Is only important when traveling in congested traffic.
Q.9.
If convicted of a traffic violation, you must inform your employer:
Within three hours.
Within a week.
Within 30 days.
Q.10.
What should happen before the air pressure in an air brake system tank falls below 55 psi?
The warning light should activate.
The vehicle will be unable to shift out of gear.
The front lights should flash.
Q.11.
Pre-trip inspections:
Should never be done the same way two times in a row.
Should always be done in the same order.
Do not need to be done if the driver thinks the vehicle is in good operating order.
Q.12.
A Class 1 hazardous material is:
An explosive.
Solid.
Corrosive.
Q.13.
Which of the following is not a sign of tire failure?
A loud sound
Vibration
Smoother steering
Q.14.
When starting an engine, oil pressure should come up to a normal level:
Within seconds.
Within five minutes.
After about three minutes.
Q.15.
Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:
It is difficult for the driver to see behind the trailer.
There may be extra weight in the front of the vehicle.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.
Trailers are not made to be driven in reverse.
Q.16.
To use the controlled braking method, you should:
Lock your wheels while braking.
Apply your brakes as firmly as possible without locking the wheels.
Slightly tap the brakes.
Q.17.
If you doubt that you have enough space to safely drive under a bridge or sign, you should:
Drive faster.
Drive more slowly.
Drive on the shoulder.
Q.18.
After an accident, flares should be used with caution because:
There may be fuel spilled on the ground that could catch fire.
Other drivers may not see the flares if the weather is sunny.
Flares are expensive.
Q.19.
Emergency equipment in a vehicle is:
Only required for vehicles that are transporting hazardous materials.
Only required during interstate travel.
Required.
Q.20.
Pre-trip inspections:
Should never be done the same way two times in a row.
Should always be done in the same order.
Do not need to be done if the driver is familiar with the vehicle.
Q.21.
Friction in an S-cam brake is caused when the brake shoes and linings:
Press against the outside of the brake drum.
Press against the inside of the brake drum.
Push against each other.
Q.22.
Your horn should be used to:
Tell other drivers that you are angry.
Warn other drivers that you are near.
Frighten other drivers.
Q.23.
During the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to do all of the following, except:
Show where the power steering fluid dipstick is located.
Check for adequate power steering fluid.
Ensure that the power steering fluid level is above the full mark.
Q.24.
Having ABS on only one axle:
Can be dangerous.
Still allows you additional control when braking.
Slows the vehicle, but cannot stop it.
Q.25.
During the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to adequately check all of the following, except:
The power steering belt.
The water compressor belt.
The alternator belt.
Q.26.
The faster you drive:
The shorter your stopping distance will be.
The longer your stopping distance will be.
The easier it will be to stop your vehicle.
Q.27.
When exiting a vehicle, it is important to maintain ____ with your vehicle at all times.
Three points of contact
Four points of contact
Two points of contact
Q.28.
For a basic vehicle control skills test, you are expected to be able to:
Alley dock.
Weave between a line of cones.
Complete an emergency stop.
Q.29.
____ is a thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces.
White ice
Black ice
Green ice
Q.30.
When passing another vehicle, you should:
Make eye contact with the other driver.
Assume the other driver doesn't see you.
Slow down.
Q.31.
Within 10 minutes of stopping on the side of the road, you must:
Place emergency warning devices.
Alert local law enforcement.
Call a mechanic.
Q.32.
A driver should:
Always use turn signals when changing lanes.
Only use turn signals if there is a vehicle next to them.
Not use a turn signal if a lane change is obvious.
Q.33.
Exhaust system parts should:
Rub against the fuel system.
Rub against tires.
Not leak.
Q.34.
Before a trip, you should make sure that:
The brake pedal sticks.
The gas pedal is loose.
The grooved pedal surface has not been smoothed out.
Q.35.
Why do large vehicles use air brakes?
Other brake systems squeak too loudly.
Air brakes are very effective systems.
Other braking systems are hard to come by.
Q.36.
If you are disqualified from driving:
Your employer will be notified by the state.
You must notify your employer within two business days.
You must notify your employer within a month.
Q.37.
If approaching a vehicle with a distracted driver, you should:
Quickly pass the vehicle.
Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle.
Closely follow the vehicle.
Q.38.
If making a tight turn, the operator of a CMV should:
Be able to drive as fast as the driver of a car.
Not be concerned about speed, but focus on the road.
Warn drivers behind by braking early and slowing gradually.
Q.39.
Who is responsible for cargo that has been loaded onto a truck?
The person who loaded the truck
The supervisor of the company
The truck driver
Q.40.
Rough acceleration:
Can damage a vehicle.
Is common if a vehicle is warmed up.
Is encouraged to improve gas mileage.
Q.41.
When inspecting the windshield before a trip, a person should do all the following, except:
Remove and sharpen the wiper blades.
Check the windshield wipers for proper spring tension.
Check the wiper blades for damage.
Q.42.
To avoid a crash:
Braking is always the best option.
Swerving may be more effective than braking.
Drivers should leave 100 yards of distance between their vehicle and the next.
Q.43.
When transporting a load, the cargo should be inspected:
By another driver.
Only after a trip is finished.
Every time you take a break.
Q.44.
A driver who stops at a green light could be:
An impaired driver.
A driver who is color blind.
A person who does not know the rules of the road.
Q.45.
If a driver has stopped on the road and is placing triangles to warn other motorists:
The triangles should be held between the driver and oncoming traffic.
The triangles should be carried behind the driver's back to prevent them from being seen by other drivers until they are placed.
The triangles should be held as low as possible.
Q.46.
How much distance will an air brake-equipped vehicle need to come to a complete stop if it is traveling at 55 mph under ideal driving conditions?
300 feet
100 feet
450 feet
Q.47.
When parked on a flat surface, you should:
Use wheel chocks to prevent your vehicle from moving.
Not use wheel chocks.
Use wheel chocks, but only if you have applied the parking brake.
Q.48.
Who is responsible for ensuring cargo is loaded properly?
The driver
The shipper
The recipient
Q.49.
What should you do if your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks?
Stay in the vehicle.
Get out of the vehicle and call for assistance.
Continue trying to get your vehicle off the tracks until you are successful.
Q.50.
The leakage rate for a triple combination vehicle with air brakes should be no more than ____ in one minute during a static leakage test.
8 psi
5 psi
3 psi
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