CDL PERMIT WRITTEN TEST 2023 REAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)

CDL PERMIT WRITTEN TEST 2023 REAL EXAM

200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)

With a BAC of ( ), most people lose consciousness, and some die - ANSWER- 0.4

To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie-down for every ( )

feet of cargo. - ANSWER- 10

Name two situations in which the legal maximum weights may not be safe to haul -

ANSWER- During bad weather and In Mountains

If you are stopped at a rest area and found to have a blood alcohol concentration

(BAC) of .02, you will be placed out of service for - ANSWER- 24 hours

The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving is about ( )

at highway speed. - ANSWER- 1/4 mile

Inspect your cargo after you have driven - ANSWER- 25 miles or 50 miles

depending on the law in the state you are in, then again after 3 hours or after you

have driven 150 miles and after every stop for a break.

Medical certificates must be renewed every: - ANSWER- 2 years

What is the minimum tread depth for tires other than front tires? - ANSWER- 2/32

inch

Escape ramps are: - ANSWER- Used to stop runaway vehicles.

You are driving a vehicle that can be driven safely at 55 mph on an open road.

Although the speed limit is 55 mph, traffic is heavy, moving at 35 mph. The safest

speed for your vehicle in this situation is - ANSWER- 35 mph

If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following

distance should you allow? - ANSWER- 4 seconds

How far ahead should you be looking while driving in town? - ANSWER- 1 block

When driving a commercial vehicle with a height over 13 feet, you should -

ANSWER- Stop and make sure if you aren't certain that a clearance is high enough

In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check

your mirror, you don't see the car. To change lanes you should - ANSWER- wait

until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.

Turning signals should be used - ANSWER- at least 100 feet before turning or

changing lanes.

if you are driving a long distance, you should - ANSWER- Stop often and take

short breaks before you feel really drowsy or tired.

What does "axle weight" mean? - ANSWER- The weight transmitted to the ground

by one axle or one set of axles

The distance your vehicle travels from the time your eyes see a hazard to the time

your brain recognizes it is called: - ANSWER- perception distance

Optional safety equipment may include emergency phone numbers, tire chains and:

- ANSWER- tire changing equipment

To prevent brake fade, you should - ANSWER- Select a gear that will keep your

vehicle to a safe speed on steep downgrades.

Wheel bearing seals should be checked for _____. - ANSWER- leaks

One can recognize hazardous materials by looking at the container's: - ANSWERlabel

High beams should be: - ANSWER- used when it is safe and legal to do so

How do you calculate how many seconds of following distance you have? -

ANSWER- wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a clear landmark. then count

off the seconds until you reach the same spot.

How do you test the hydraulic brakes for leaks? - ANSWER- Pump the brake

pedal three times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds.

The pedal should not move.

Name two causes of fires - ANSWER- under inflated tires and duals that touch

What does "communicating" mean in safe driving? - ANSWER- Letting other

drivers know you're there to help prevent crashes.

What is the proper way to hold the steering wheel? - ANSWER- Firmly with both

hands on opposite sides of the wheel.

The tendency for long commercial vehicles to swing wide on turns in called: -

ANSWER- Off-tracking

How does the height of the vehicle's center of gravity affect safety handling? -

ANSWER- Trucks with a high center of gravity can roll over at the posted speed

limit for a curve

You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial diver's

license. you are asked to deliver hazardous materials in a placarded vehicle. you

should - ANSWER- refuse to haul the load

The purpose of retarders is to - ANSWER- Help slow the vehicle while driving and

reduce brake wear.

While driving, you see a small (1 foot square) cardboard box ahead in your lane.

You should: - ANSWER- steer around it without making a sudden or unsafe move

If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should - ANSWER- park in

an open area

when should you review the pre-trip inspection report from the last driver? -

ANSWER- you should review it during your pre-trip inspection