Alabama CDL Tank 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When it’s difficult to see, such as at dawn or dusk, a driver can increase their vehicle's visibility by:

Driving while using their lights.
Driving with their windows open.
Flashing their lights periodically.

Q.2

A driver must take the HazMat knowledge test:

Once every year.
Prior to every CDL renewal.
Once every 10 years.
Only once.

Q.3

After connecting the air lines to the trailer while coupling, you should:

Supply air to the trailer.
Chock the wheels.
Inspect the fifth wheel.
Connect the electrical cord.

Q.4

Place the trailer air supply control in its "emergency" position to test:

The trailer emergency brakes.
A coupling device.
The anti-lock brakes.

Q.5

If you’re unfamiliar with the area in which you must back up, you should:

Get out of your vehicle and walk around the area to become more familiar with it.
Not use both mirrors, as that can cause too much distraction.
Wait for someone else to back up in the area so you see how they do it.
Turn on your high beam headlights.

Q.6

The National Response Center must be notified of an incident resulting in any of the following, except:

Death.
Injury requiring hospitalization.
Injury not requiring hospitalization.

Q.7

When driving on a wet road, you should reduce your speed by:

About one-half.
About one-third.
About one-quarter.

Q.8

What does an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) do?

Allow the rear wheels to lock up
Allow all wheels to lock up
Help prevent wheel lockup
Alert other motorists when you are braking

Q.9

To prevent a rollover, a driver should:

Keep cargo low.
Place cargo high.
Keep cargo loose.
Turn quickly.

Q.10

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:

Make eye contact.
Ignore their gestures.
Try to race.

Q.11

In a double or triple combination, the ____ trailer should be directly behind the cab.

Lightest
Heaviest
Smallest

Q.12

A tank usually has:

A low center of gravity.
A high center of gravity.
An extra set of brakes.

Q.13

Which gas would cause concern due to a faulty exhaust system?

Oxygen
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen

Q.14

Trailers with low underneath clearance may be difficult to drive:

On interstate highways.
Over railroad crossings.
On dirt roads.
At the posted speed limit.

Q.15

When backing with a trailer, turning toward the driver’s side is encouraged because:

The driver will have the best possible view.
Power lines should be on the passenger's side.
Other drivers can offer assistance on the passenger's side.

Q.16

If a vehicle has a vehicle inspection report, the driver:

Should not look at the report and instead try to find any issues themselves.
Should take the vehicle to a mechanic.
Should review the report.
Should not conduct a pre-trip inspection and rely only on the report.

Q.17

When turning quickly to avoid an object in the roadway, you should:

Apply your brakes as you steer.
Give yourself extra clearance by turning more than needed to miss the object.
Turn just enough to miss the object and avoid turning more.
Steer and accelerate at the same time.

Q.18

If you identify hazardous materials leaking while you are driving, you should:

Continue driving to find a phone booth and call the National Response Center.
Park the vehicle.
Leave the area to find help.

Q.19

During a trip, landing gear should be:

Completely raised.
Completely lowered.
Skimming the pavement.

Q.20

If you are confronted with an aggressive driver, you should:

Make eye contact.
Try to stay in their way.
Ignore any hand gestures.

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