List of questions CDL Study exam

CDL A- B -C questions titles

1. If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?
2. Always try to back toward the driver’s side because
3. The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is
4. You should inspect wheel bearing seals for
5. Your emergency kit does NOT need to include
6. Total stopping distance equals
7. Which of the following is NOT something you should check during a trip?
8. For how long will you lose your CDL driving privileges if you are convicted of a second DUI offense in either a CMV or your private vehicle?
9. According to the Alabama Commercial Driver License Manual, how many hours of sleep does the average person need per night?
10. You don’t want to be a distracted driver, so you
11. Letting the air out of hot tires
12. How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS)?
13. What is the definition of a hazard?
14. How often must you stop to check your cargo while on the road?
15. How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a double railroad track?
16. Which of the following is a key steering component?
17. What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?
18. While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?
19. To transport cargo safely, which of the following are you NOT responsible for?
20. According to the Alabama Commercial Driver License Manual, how far ahead should you look while driving?
21. Hazardous materials placards are
22. When you start to drive down a steep downgrade, which of the following should influence your choice of speed?
23. Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way road or divided highway?
24. How can you start moving without rolling backward?
25. On wet roads, you should reduce your speed by
26. Which is NOT one of the four basic skills that operating a commercial motor vehicle requires?
27. If the engine is not overheated, is it completely safe to remove the radiator cap?
28. Do empty trucks have the best braking?
29. How many tiedowns are required for a 20-foot load?
30. Which of the following statements about retarders is correct?
31. An antilock braking system (ABS) will
32. To help you stay alert and safe while driving, you should
33. What will help a drunk sober up?
34. Which of the following is most likely to cause a vehicle fire?
35. What can you do at an accident scene to help avoid another accident?
36. Starting the engine and inspecting the cab involves each of the following tasks EXCEPT
37. What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?
38. During your pre-trip test, when examining hoses with the instructor, you need to look for
39. Which of the following should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
40. In which of the following two situations should you downshift?
41. It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas may be slippery?
42. Why is it important to use a helper when backing?
43. You should put the starter switch key into your pocket while you perform the pre-trip inspection because
44. If you double your speed, how much more distance will it take to brake to a stop?
45. Before transporting a sealed load, you must check
46. The most important hand signal that you and a helper should agree on is
47. What is the gross vehicle weight (GVW)?
48. On which of the following types of fires should you NOT use a B:C fire extinguisher?
49. If you feel drowsy while driving, what should you do?
50. Which of the following might get stuck at a raised railroad crossing?