Required to wear a seat belt at all times.

Exempt from wearing a seat belt.

Only required to wear a seat belt if the passengers have seat belts.

Not required to wear a seat belt, but is encouraged to do so.

Friction between the tires and road

The length of time needed to activate the brakes

A device that prevents a vehicle from going too fast

A device that prevents a vehicle from being too loud

A device that improves a vehicle's gas mileage

You should first walk the area to become more familiar with obstacles.

You should rely on your mirrors to guide you.

You should look straight ahead.

Alabama CDL Passenger 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When taking the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:

Wear your safety belt.
Obey all traffic signs.
Complete the test without an accident.
Demonstrate that you can use your cell phone while driving.

Q.2

Which of the following is acceptable if found during a pre-trip inspection?

Mismatched tire sizes
Tread of 3/32 of an inch in the grooves of the front tires
Tires manufactured by different makers

Q.3

A bus driver is:

Exempt from wearing a seat belt.
Only required to wear a seat belt if the passengers have seat belts.
Required to wear a seat belt at all times.
Not required to wear a seat belt, but is encouraged to do so.

Q.4

What may happen if the exhaust system is not working properly?

Poisonous fumes may enter the cab.
Poisonous fumes may exit the rear of the muffler system.
It may prevent proper steering.
It may cause problems if the trailer is fully loaded.

Q.5

Federal and state laws require:

Drivers to regularly inspect their vehicles.
Drivers to inspect their vehicles, but only if they believe there may be a problem.
Drivers to inspect their vehicles if planning to travel out-of-state.
Drivers to inspect their vehicles, but only if they will be transporting hazardous materials.

Q.6

When approaching a railroad crossing:

You will likely be able to outdrive a train.
You should not rely only on warning signals.
You should roll a window down to listen for an approaching train.
You should only worry about the track closest to your vehicle.

Q.7

Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person that motorists should be worried about?

A driver talking to a passenger in their vehicle
A child on the side of the road
A construction worker on the side of the road
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus

Q.8

What is traction?

Friction between the tires and road
Tires' rates of rotation
The length of time needed to activate the brakes

Q.9

After a bus trip is completed, the vehicle:

Should be returned without an inspection.
Should be inspected.
Should be drained of fuel.

Q.10

What is a retarder?

A device that prevents a vehicle from going too fast
A device that prevents a vehicle from being too loud
A device that improves a vehicle's gas mileage

Q.11

Cargo inside a trailer:

Does not need to be secured.
Should be stacked no more than three feet high.
Should be secured to prevent movement.
Should be loaded with the heaviest items on top of lighter items.

Q.12

The suspension system:

Holds up the vehicle and its load.
Keeps the load the proper distance behind the driver’s compartment.
Maintains a safe distance between the vehicle and other vehicles.
Lightens the load for the tires.

Q.13

Which factor does not have an impact on a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

The number of alcoholic drinks consumed
How quickly the alcoholic drinks were consumed
The weight of the drinker
The temperature of the drinks

Q.14

To make it as safe as possible to leave a stop, you should park:

So that you must back up to leave your parking space.
So that you can pull forward to leave your parking space.
On the side of a roadway, not in a parking lot.
By backing into a parking space.

Q.15

When you leave your vehicle, you should:

Apply the parking brake.
Apply the air brake.
Not apply any brake.
Leave the door open.

Q.16

When driving, it is important to:

Keep your attention focused in front of your vehicle.
Look only to the front and right side of your vehicle.
Look only to the front and sides of your vehicle.
Look to the front, sides, and rear of your vehicle.

Q.17

Rules regarding passenger comfort, such as smoking guidelines, should:

Not be mentioned unless there is a rule violation.
Only be mentioned if a passenger specifically asks about something.
Be announced at the start of the trip.
Be discussed individually with each passenger.

Q.18

If backing a truck:

You should rely on your mirrors to guide you.
You should first walk the area to become more familiar with obstacles.
You should look straight ahead.

Q.19

If exiting a bus during the basic vehicle control skills test, you must:

Keep both hands on the handrail.
Not touch the handrail.
Maintain a firm grasp on the handrail.
Rush down the stairs.

Q.20

When accelerating on a surface with poor traction, such as a wet road, a driver should:

Speed up quickly.
Speed up slowly.
Not be concerned about the pavement.