CDL Practice Tests: Dominate The CDL Exam!
Choose A Section:
Go!The blind spot behind the bus extends how far depending on the length and width of the bus?
- 50 to 150 feet and could extend up to 400 feet
- 150 to 350 feet and could extend up to 500 feet
- 200 to 400 feet and could extend up to 600 feet
- 300 to 500 feet and could extend up to 1000 feet
You must display the _______ of the hazardous materials in portable tanks and cargo tanks and other bulk packaging
- Reportable Quantity
- Hazardous Index
- Hazmat Number
- Identification Number
Water in the brakes can cause the brakes to:
- Overheat from the steam during evaporation
- Water has no potential effect on the braking force
- Fail completely
- Be weak, to apply unevenly, or to grab
Wet Brakes. When driving in heavy rain or deep standing water, your brakes will get wet. Water in the brakes can cause the brakes to be weak, to apply unevenly, or to grab. This can cause a lack of braking power, wheel lockups, pulling to either side, and jackknife if you pull a trailer.
When you're hooking up the tractor to the trailer, how high should the trailer be relative to the tractor?
- The trailer should be low enough that it is raised slightly by the tractor when the tractor is backed under it.
- The trailer should be high enough that the tractor does not touch the trailer as you back under it
- The trailer should be high enough that there is an inch of clearance between the 5th wheel and the trailer
- None of these answers are correct
Why did Congress enacted the Bridge Formula in 1975?
- To prevent over-width trucks from becoming a hazard on narrow bridges
- To prevent the maximum tire load rating from being exceeded by narrow axle spacing
- To limit the weight-to-length ratio of a vehicle crossing a bridge.
- To regulate the building of bridge structures so they can support the weight of heavy modern trucks
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the US Department of Transportation require background checks on commercial drivers who are certified to transport what type of freight?
- Hazardous Materials
- Pharmaceuticals
- Passengers
- Oversize Loads
The North American Cargo Securement Standard cover vehicles weighing:
- 26,001 lbs
- Over 10,000 lbs
- Over 4,500 lbs
- Less than 10,000 lbs
North American Cargo Securement Standard
What does the Standard cover? (Section 1.1)
- Commercial vehicles (including a combination of vehicles) that are operated on a highway and have a gross vehicle rating over 4,500 kg (10,000 lb.)
Vehicles
Which of these is specifically prohibited when securing crushed or flattened vehicles?
- Wire rope.
- Chains.
- Containment walls.
- Synthetic webbing.
Securement Requirements
Transport flattened or crushed vehicles so that:
- Cargo does not shift while in transit AND
- Loose parts from the flattened vehicles do not dislodge and fall from the transport vehicle
Do not use synthetic webbing to secure vehicles.
Which of the following IS NOT the proper procedure when at a railroad crossing in a school bus?
- At a multiple-track crossing, stop only before the first set of tracks. When you are sure no train is approaching on any track, proceed across all of the tracks until you have completely cleared them.
- When crossing a double set of tracks, stop before each set of tracks. Just because you cleared the first set doesn't mean a train isn't coming on the second set
- Cross the tracks in a low gear. Do not change gears while crossing.
- If the gate comes down after you have started across, drive through it even if it means you will break the gate.
- Check the crossing signals again before proceeding.
- At a multiple-track crossing, stop only before the first set of tracks. When you are sure no train is approaching on any track, proceed across all of the tracks until you have completely cleared them.
- Cross the tracks in a low gear. Do not change gears while crossing.
- If the gate comes down after you have started across, drive through it even if it means you will break the gate.
How can you tell if your ABS system has malfunctioned?
- The ABS light on the rear of the trailer goes out
- The tires refuse to lock up under hard braking
- The lamp stays on after the bulb check or goes on once you are underway, you may have lost ABS
- The ABS light on the dash goes out while you are driving, you may have lost ABS
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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