CDL Practice Tests: Dominate The CDL Exam!
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Go!Approximately how far before a railroad crossing should you activate the school bus hazard lights to warn people you are stopping?
- 50 ft
- 200 ft
- 500 ft
- 1000 ft
It is important that you do not let water and oil build up in the air tanks. Each tank has a drain valve on it and you should drain each tank:
- Once a week
- Several times each year
- Every 150 miles or every two hours, whichever comes first
- Every day
What will happen if you are required to have a ”certified” medical status and fail to provide and keep up-to-date your medical examiner’s certificate?
- You must retake the road test
- You become ”not-certified” and may lose your CDL.
- The federal government will issue a fine and prevent you from driving for two years
- You will be limited to driving dry van or reefers only
Describe the Identification Number of hazardous materials:
- A four-digit code used by first responders to identify hazardous materials
- An identification number may be used to identify more than one chemical.
- The letters “NA” or “UN” will precede the identification number.
- All these are correct
Shippers put _________ hazard warning labels on most hazardous materials packages. These labels inform others of the hazard.
- Round
- Square
- Diamond-shaped
- Octagon
What happens if your ABS light stays on indicating that your ABS has malfunctioned?
- You will still have some brakes, but they will have considerably less stopping power. Do not drive until it is fixed.
- You will actually have more braking power than normal but it will be hard to control and could easily lock up the brakes, even under normal application pressure. Do not drive the vehicle.
- Get stopped immediately. Do not drive the vehicle. Call a repair service or tow truck.
- You still have regular brakes. Drive normally, but get the system serviced soon.
What is the name of the four-digit code preceded by the letters "NA" or "UN" which is used by first responders to identify hazardous materials?
- Identification number
- Hazmat approval number
- Chemical composition
- Hazard class
All of the following are requirements for dividing vehicles over 33ft except:
- Vehicle must be equipped with center stakes or comparable devices.
- Each tiedown must be fastened below the logs on each side of the center stake.
- Vehicle must be divided by center stakes into sections of staggered length.
- Each tiedown must secure the highest log on each side of the center stake.
Requirements for dividing vehicles over 10m (33 ft)
Vehicles over 10 m (33 ft) must be equipped with center stakes, or comparable devices, to divide it into sections of equal length.
Each tiedown must:
- Secure the highest log on each side of the center stake.
- Be fastened below these logs.
When calculating your total time for the 60-hour or 70-hour logbook rule, which factors are considered in the calculation?
- Drive time only
- On duty time only
- Drive time, on duty time, and sleeper berth
- Drive time and on duty time
Identification numbers are:
- A four-digit code used by first responders to identify hazardous materials and will be preceded by the letters "NA" or "UN."
- A two-digit code used by first responders to identify hazardous materials and will be preceded by the letters "ND" or "AD."
- An eight-digit code used by border-crossing agents to identify hazardous materials and will be preceded by the letters "ND" or "AD."
- A six-digit code used by dispatchers to identify hazardous materials and will be preceded by the letters "NA" or "UN."
Identification Numbers. Identification numbers are a four-digit code used by first responders to identify hazardous materials. An identification number may be used to identify more than one chemical on shipping papers. The identification number will be preceded by the letters “NA” or “UN.” The US DOT Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) lists the chemicals and the identification numbers assigned to them.
CDL Manual Sections To Choose From:
- Introduction
- Driving Safely
- Transporting Cargo Safely
- Transporting Passengers Safely
- Air Brakes
- Combination Vehicles
- Doubles and Triples
- Tank Vehicles
- Hazardous Materials
- School Bus
- Vehicle Inspection
- Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test
- On-Road Driving
- Logbook
- Weight And Balance
- Flatbed Cargo Securement
- New York State Coil Endorsement
CDL Practice Tests
Our CDL practice tests are designed to help test your knowledge of the CDL Manual and sharpen your skills for taking the CDL permit and endorsement exams. They are not designed to teach you the knowledge necessary to pass the exams. Please do not try to memorize CDL practice tests in order to get your CDL. There's a better way.
Our High Road CDL Training Program is by far the easiest and most effective way to learn the materials necessary for passing your written CDL exams and preparing for a great start to your career. We strongly suggest using the High Road (which is 100% free!) to learn the CDL manual before using our CDL practice questions to test your knowledge.
How to Pass CDL Permit Test the First Time
The Class A CDL permit exam consists of a multiple choice test covering 20 different areas related to commercial driving. To prepare for this test, it is important to do practice tests beforehand. Knowing your personal study habits, getting enough rest, and eating a healthy breakfast will also set you up for success.
Tips For Passing the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Permit Test
- Practice Makes Perfect: The best way to both mentally and physically prepare for the written exam is to take practice tests. Start out with open-book tests and gradually work your way up to giving yourself a time limit. Finally, before the big day, take a practice exam as if it were the real thing without any help. This will give you a good indication of how well you understand the material.
- Understand Instead of Memorize: Memorizing information can be helpful for the written exam, but the key to being fully prepared is to understand the material rather than just memorizing it. Understanding the material will allow you to answer questions correctly no matter how they are worded.
- Real World Applications: When struggling to understand concepts, create real-world scenarios to make the information more relevant to your life. Doing this will make it easier to remember come test time.
- Utilize Study Strategies: Utilizing study strategies such as flashcards, songs, rhymes, and phrases can help you remember the material.
- Be Fresh and Alert: The night before the exam, get a good night's sleep and eat a filling breakfast on the morning of the exam. This will ensure you are fresh and alert to take your exam.
- Begin Early and Space out Your Studying: It is important to give yourself ample time before the exam to get familiar with the material and get your mind ready for the big day. Consider taking a training course online or in-person, if it's required. Shop around for a course that works best for you. By following these tips, you will be well prepared for your written CDL exam and on your way to a successful career.
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