Checked only when changing lanes.

Checked only if there is a reason to suspect a problem.

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.

Arizona CDL Passenger 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

If using a helper when backing a vehicle, the helper should be located:

In front of the passenger's side of the vehicle.
In front of the driver's side of the vehicle.
Near the back of the truck.

Q.2

A danger of swerving to avoid a hazard while driving a large truck is that:

The truck may miss the object.
The truck may flip over.
The truck may stay in the same lane.

Q.3

If planning to back a vehicle where there may be overhanging objects, a driver should:

Cut wires or branches as necessary.
Inspect the area before backing.
Not worry about the obstacles.

Q.4

If driving a new vehicle, you should familiarize yourself with the controls:

Before you start driving.
As you drive.
If you feel like you need to.

Q.5

The more alcohol in the body:

The quicker the liver will digest the alcohol.
The less effect the alcohol will have on the individual.
The longer it will take to remove the alcohol from the body.

Q.6

Which of the following is not required safety equipment?

A fire extinguisher
A liquid burning flare
An axe

Q.7

While driving, a driver should:

Not be concerned with what is happening on the sides of their vehicle.
Be concerned with what is happening on all sides of the vehicle.
Not be concerned with what is happening behind the vehicle.

Q.8

Traction is important in:

Safe braking.
Properly using turn signals.
Operating the horn.

Q.9

If you’re not sure what to do to extinguish a fire in your vehicle, you should:

Use water.
Stay inside the vehicle.
Wait for the firefighters.

Q.10

If driving so slowly that you could impede the flow of traffic, you should:

Drive on the shoulder.
Drive while using your emergency flashers.
Drive without using any lights.

Q.11

On a curve, the posted speed limit:

Is safe to be driven in any vehicle.
Can still permit a vehicle to tip over.
Is understood to be the minimum legal speed limit.

Q.12

Which of the following is not required emergency equipment?

Red reflective triangles
Flares
A flashlight

Q.13

When performing a pre-trip inspection and looking into the fifth wheel gap, you should:

Make sure there is a gap between the kingpin and the locking jaws.
Make sure the locking jaws are fully closed around the kingpin.
Make sure the locking jaws are loose.

Q.14

Mirrors should be:

Checked only when changing lanes.
Checked frequently.
Checked only if there is a reason to suspect a problem.

Q.15

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.16

The weight of a truck:

Usually has no impact on stopping distance.
Is a major factor affecting stopping distance.
Is not as important as the type of cargo in determining stopping distance.

Q.17

When in heavy traffic, the safest driving speed is:

Slower than the speed being driven by surrounding traffic.
The same speed being driven by surrounding traffic.
Faster than the speed being driven by surrounding traffic.

Q.18

If you doubt that you have enough space to safely drive under a bridge or sign, you should:

Drive faster.
Drive more slowly.
Drive on the shoulder.

Q.19

As part of the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:

Explain why you must check the items you are checking.
Change the coolant.
Replace a headlight.

Q.20

When checking power steering hoses during a pre-trip inspection, you should look for:

Leaks.
Secure connections to the battery.
Extra hose pieces available for repairs.