Class A Commercial Driver's License Practice Test -1

Question 1

You will lose your CDL for at least one year if you are caught committing which first offense?

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

If you refuse to undergo blood alcohol testing.

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Driving a CMV if your blood alcohol concentration is .04% or higher.

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If you leave the scene of an accident involving a CMV.

Question 2

What general skills will be tested when you apply for a commercial driver's license?

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

On your ability to control your vehicle.

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To see whether you know when your vehicle is safe to drive.

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Your ability to drive safely in a variety of traffic situations.

Question 3

What is the minimum number of days you can lose your CDL if you have committed your first violation of an "out-of-service order"?

Accepted Answer

90 days.

Answer

30 days.

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60 days.

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15 days.

Answer

45 days.

Question 4

You must have a CDL to operate ________.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver).

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Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more.

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Any size vehicle which requires hazardous material placards.

Question 5

What offense is a serious traffic violation?

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

Following a vehicle too closely.

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Erratic lane changes.

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Reckless driving.

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Traffic offenses committed in a CMV in connection with fatal traffic accidents.

Question 6

What is road rage?

Accepted Answer

The act of operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting another driver or their vehicle.

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The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold or pushy manner, without regard for the rights of safety of others.

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Driving a vehicle in a very bad mood.

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The skill of driving quickly and efficiently.

Question 7

What is the difference between a traffic emergency and a vehicle emergency?

Accepted Answer

Traffic emergencies occur when two vehicles are about to collide. Vehicle emergencies occur when tires, brakes or critical parts of your vehicle fail.

Answer

Traffic emergencies occur when foreign objects or public road equipment obstruct public roadways and potentially cause accidents while vehicle emergencies occur only between two vehicles that are about to collide.

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There is no difference. The terms are interchangeable.

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Traffic emergencies involve inexperienced drivers while vehicle emergencies are typically the terms attributed to professional drivers.

Question 8

While driving a heavy commercial vehicle, why should you avoid turning wide to the left as you start turning right?

Accepted Answer

A following driver may think you are turning left and try to pass you on the right, potentially causing a crash.

Answer

You shouldn't avoid turning left

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Your vehicle will rollover.

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You will lose sight of the entire road.

Question 9

Most hydraulic brakes fail as a result of one of two common instances. One occurs after you've been driving down a long hill with fading brakes. What is the other instance?

Accepted Answer

Loss of hydraulic pressure.

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Sunny weather.

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An increase in hydraulic pressure.

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Bad driving.

Question 10

During the night, you should dim your lights when you are within _____ feet of an oncoming vehicle.

Accepted Answer

500

Answer

575

Answer

700

Answer

650

Answer

600