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West Virginia CDL Knowledge Test Class A 2
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Q.1.
When conducting a vehicle inspection, you must show each of the following, except:
That the oil pressure gauge is working.
That the oil pressure warning light turns off, or that the gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure.
That the oil temperature gauge, if equipped, rises to the normal operating range.
That the oil pressure gauge comes on when brakes are used.
Q.2.
A steering wheel should be held:
With both hands.
With one hand, keeping the other hand free for other tasks.
With one hand at a time, alternating between hands.
At the base of the wheel.
Q.3.
When nearing a construction worker who is close to the road, you should:
Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Not drive in any lane.
Wait until the construction is complete before proceeding.
Q.4.
An example of mandatory emergency equipment is:
A supply of spare electrical fuses.
A loud horn.
A battery-operated flashlight.
A supply of fireworks.
Q.5.
During the vehicle inspection test, you will be required to do all of the following, except:
Walk around the vehicle.
Point to or touch each item.
Explain what you are checking and why.
Crawl under the vehicle.
Q.6.
What is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?
The loaded weight of a single vehicle as stated by the manufacturer
The total weight of the vehicle without a laod
The total weight of the cargo minus the containers used to transport the load
The maximum weight allowed to be transported by a vehicle
Q.7.
A cargo cover that flaps while you are driving:
Is acceptable.
Allows air to keep the cargo cool.
Can tear away.
Can attract birds.
Q.8.
When backing a truck, you should:
Only use the side mirrors on the driver’s side.
Use both side mirrors.
Not use a helper.
Only use the mirror on the passenger's side.
Q.9.
If a traffic light has been green for a long time:
It will probably stay green as you approach.
It is likely broken.
It is likely that the light will soon change to yellow.
It is likely the light will skip yellow and change from green to red.
Q.10.
When nearing a construction worker who is close to the road, you should:
Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Not drive in any lane.
Wait until the construction is complete before proceeding.
Q.11.
In a convex mirror, objects seem ____ than they actually are.
Larger
Smaller
Closer
Q.12.
During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:
Parallel park.
Inspect your tires.
Monitor your gauges.
Pull forward into a parking space.
Q.13.
____ is a thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces.
White ice
Black ice
Green ice
Blue ice
Q.14.
When starting the engine as part of the pre-trip inspection, the driver should:
Listen for unusual noises.
Rev the engine.
Turn up the radio.
Turn on the heater.
Q.15.
The maximum speed limit in a residential area, unless otherwise posted, is:
15 mph.
25 mph.
35 mph.
45 mph.
Q.16.
Failing to exit your vehicle properly during an exercise in the basic vehicle control skills test will result in:
Failure of only that exercise.
A reset of that exercise.
Automatic failure of the basic vehicle control skills test.
An extra point against your score.
Q.17.
A vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) uses a ____ light to warn that the system is not working properly.
Green
Yellow
Orange
White
Q.18.
When performing a pre-trip inspection, you should make sure that:
The pedal surface has been smoothed out.
The gas pedal sticks.
Nothing is obstrucing the pedals.
There is something underneath the brake pedal.
Q.19.
While operating a CMV:
You are not required to wear a safety belt.
You are only required to wear a safety belt if your vehicle does not have airbags.
You are required to wear a safety belt, but only if hauling more than 1,000 pounds of cargo.
You are always required to wear a safety belt.
Q.20.
What should be used to check for proper tire inflation?
A tire gauge
A tire iron
An air compressor
A lug nut
Q.21.
What is the only way to sober up after drinking?
Take a cold shower.
Exercise.
Wait.
Drink coffee.
Q.22.
To make driving at night easier, you should:
Keep your interior light turned on.
Adjust the instrument panel lights as dimly as you can while still being able to read the gauges.
Not take a nap before driving.
Use only your low beam headlights.
Q.23.
Tires of mismatched sizes:
Can be used only on a front axle.
Can be used only on a trailer's axles.
Should be corrected before driving.
Improve fuel economy.
Q.24.
When inspecting your vehicle, which of the following should not cause concern?
Exhaust system parts rubbing against fuel system parts
Exhaust system parts that are leaking
Missing mounting brackets
Exhaust system parts made of aluminum
Q.25.
During the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:
Wear your safety belt.
Obey all traffic laws.
Complete the test without a moving violation.
Obey all traffic signs and signals, but only if other traffic is present.
Q.26.
Blocking a load:
Is dangerous and should never be done.
Helps stabilize the load.
Is only done with liquids.
Can only be done in dry weather.
Q.27.
A suspension system:
Has a weight capacity rating.
Uses pressurized water to support the load.
Can handle any weight load.
Has a minimum weight rating.
Q.28.
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.29.
When checking its automatic transmission fluid, the vehicle:
Should be placed on an incline.
Should be placed on a decline.
May have to be running.
Should be lifted with a jack.
Q.30.
When driving:
You should always drive at the posted speed limit.
You should always drive slightly below the posted speed limit.
You should adjust your speed according to conditions.
You should drive as fast as possible.
Q.31.
When making tight maneuvers, you should:
Open your door for a better look.
Use your mirrors.
Flash your headlights.
Open the cargo door.
Q.32.
How can a person check for a leak in hydraulic brakes?
Pump the brake pedal three times and hold the pedal for five seconds. If the pedal moves, there may be a problem.
Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and let go. If the brake pedal returns to its normal position, there may be a problem.
Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and let go. If the brake makes a squeak, there may be a problem.
Remove the rear wheel and listen for a noise when the brake pedal is depressed.
Q.33.
Which of the following is acceptable?
Dual tires that do not come into contact with each other
Tires of mismatched sizes if used only on short trips
Retreaded tires on the front of a school bus
Tires with cracks
Q.34.
How many points must be on your record for your driving privileges to be suspended?
10
12
18
21
Q.35.
If coolant has to be added to a system without a recovery tank, you should:
Keep the vehicle running while adding coolant.
Open the radiator cap quickly.
Not use gloves to touch the radiator cap.
Wait for the engine to cool before adding coolant.
Q.36.
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.37.
How is the parking brake released?
By tapping the brake pedal three times
By pushing in the brake control knob
By starting the vehicle
By tapping the accelerator twice
Q.38.
Stopping distance can be affected by:
Speed.
Engine oil.
Time of day.
Traffic.
Q.39.
Over-the-counter medication:
Poses no safety risks to a driver.
Is not referenced by any laws regarding driving under the influence.
Cannot impair a driver.
Can affect a person’s ability to drive safely.
Q.40.
To warn drivers behind you that you may be slowing down, you should:
Sound your horn.
Tap your brakes several times.
Turn on your emergency flashers.
Turn off your lights.
Q.41.
During the basic control skills test, you can acquire points by:
Crossing over an exercise boundary.
Pulling up one time.
Exiting the vehicle one time to check your positioning.
Setting the parking brake.
Q.42.
In cold weather, an alcohol evaporator should be checked and filled:
Once a week.
Every day.
Every hour.
Once a month.
Q.43.
When driving on packed snow, you should reduce your speed:
By at least one-half.
By about one-third.
By about one-quarter.
By about one-eighth.
Q.44.
When approaching a railroad crossing:
You will likely be able to outdrive a train.
You should not rely only on warning signals.
You should roll a window down to listen for an approaching train.
You should only worry about the track closest to your vehicle.
Q.45.
Where can you find the tire load rating?
On the inside of the driver’s door
On the dashboard
On the side of each tire
Under the hood
Q.46.
For safety purposes, when should you turn off a retarder?
When the roadways are slippery
When you are carrying a passenger
When you are carrying a heavy load
When driving in heavy traffic
Q.47.
Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after March 1, 1997 must have:
An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).
Bluetooth.
GPS.
A rear back-up camera.
Q.48.
You should always use at least ____ to secure cargo on a flatbed trailer.
One tie-down
Two tie-downs
Three tie-downs
Four tie-downs
Q.49.
Move over laws require:
Trucks to use the left lane.
All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing.
All vehicles to use the left lane.
All vehicles to move to the left lane if a flatbed trailer is in the right lane.
Q.50.
Header boards:
Should never be used.
Protect the driver from being hit by cargo.
Protect the driver's head when entering the cab of a truck.
Provide extra storage.
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