You may be able to drive onto the shoulder.

You should always steer to the left.

You should steer sharply in one direction.

Usually follows the rules of the road.

A thin layer of ice on the road

A thick layer of ice on the road

Ice that is black from debris on the road

Connecticut CDL Tank 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When turning, you should:

Signal before the turn.
Turn off your turn signal just before starting the turn.
Signal only if vehicles are in front of you.

Q.2

When nearing a construction worker who is close to the road, you should:

Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Not drive in any lane.
Wait until the construction is complete before proceeding.

Q.3

To avoid a hazard:

You should always steer to the left.
You may be able to drive onto the shoulder.
You should steer sharply in one direction.

Q.4

A distracted driver:

Usually follows the rules of the road.
Usually has slowed perception.
Is a good person to follow.

Q.5

If you have an engine fire, you should:

Open the hood as soon as possible.
Turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Not use a fire extinguisher.

Q.6

If you are feeling tired and yawning a lot while you are driving, you should:

Pull over and take a nap.
Get some coffee.
Drive faster.

Q.7

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.8

The heavier the vehicle:

The less important the brakes become.
The harder the brakes need to work.
The quieter the brakes will sound.

Q.9

Which of the following is not an example of a driver who might be a hazard?

A driver operating a vehicle without first scraping ice off the windshield
The operator of a rental truck
The driver of a station wagon with items covering the back windows
A person operating a pick-up truck

Q.10

What is black ice?

A thick layer of ice on the road
A thin layer of ice on the road
Ice that is black from debris on the road
Ice that is easily seen

Q.11

Wheels with welding repairs are:

Safe to be used if the repairs were done by a professional.
Safe to be used if the repair seems solid.
Not safe to be used.

Q.12

The steering wheel should be:

Held with both hands.
Held with one hand to keep the other hand free.
Held with one hand at a time, alternating between hands.

Q.13

When inspecting the exhaust system, which of the following should not cause concern?

Loose or broken exhaust pipes
Loose or broken mounting brackets
Leaking exhaust system parts
Exhaust system parts that are not rubbing against fuel system parts

Q.14

Which of the following is not an indicator of when to change gears?

Engine speed (rpm)
Road speed (mph)
The speed of the vehicle next to you

Q.15

If oil and water build up in your vehicle's air tanks, the brakes:

May not work correctly.
May feel squishy.
Will squeal loudly when used.
Will be extremely sensitive.

Q.16

A driver who stops at a green light could be:

An impaired driver.
A driver who is color blind.
A person who does not know the rules of the road.

Q.17

When starting an engine as part of a pre-trip inspection, the driver should:

Listen for unusual noises.
Place the engine in first gear.
Turn on the heater.

Q.18

If the brakes pull to one side or the other when used:

They are working properly.
They need to be checked.
They will be the most effective.

Q.19

A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a front tire.

1/32 of an inch
2/32 of an inch
4/32 of an inch

Q.20

Where on a truck should placards be placed?

On the rear
On the left and right sides
On the front
All of the above