Is a concern whether or not passengers are visible.

Is not a cause for concern since it is stopped.

Is only a concern if passengers are exiting the bus.

Should be a factor when determining how much liquid to load into a tank vehicle.

Is only a concern in warm weather.

Neither creating nor reading a text is permitted.

Creating a text is not permitted, but reading a text is.

Creating a text is permitted, but reading a text is not.

Connecticut CDL Tank 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

To avoid becoming an aggressive driver, you should:

Plan trips without allocating extra time for traffic.
Tailgate.
Drive slowly in the left lane.
Not make gestures to other drivers.

Q.2

If colors are being used to distinguish glad hands, which color is used for emergency lines?

Orange
Yellow
Blue
Red

Q.3

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

Explain what you would inspect and why.
Replace an electrical fuse.
Unload the trailer.

Q.4

A stopped bus:

Is not a cause for concern since it is stopped.
Is only a concern if passengers are exiting the bus.
Is a concern whether or not passengers are visible.

Q.5

If you identify a large box in your lane on the road ahead, you should:

Slow down.
Speed up.
Not be worried because another vehicle will likely hit it before your vehicle.
Swerve into another lane of traffic.

Q.6

What can the “crack-the-whip” effect do?

Turn over trailers.
Make loud noises.
Make trucks accelerate.
Make trucks decelerate.

Q.7

Traction is important in:

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

Q.8

If there is a fire in your vehicle, you should not:

Park in an area away from buildings, trees, brush, and other vehicles.
Pull into a service station.
Notify emergency services of your problem and your location.

Q.9

When driving in heavy traffic, you should:

Use hands-free cellular devices.
Use your cell phone for texting instead of calling.
Not use your cell phone.
Turn up the ringer on your cell phone.

Q.10

Your engine runs a pump used during the delivery of compressed gas. After delivery, you should turn off the engine ____ unhooking the hoses.

Before
After
While
Either before or after

Q.11

When inspecting your vehicle, which of the following should not cause concern?

Exhaust system parts rubbing against fuel system parts
Exhaust system parts that are leaking
Missing mounting brackets
Exhaust system parts made of aluminum

Q.12

People working on a disabled vehicle:

Are probably aware of the roadway.
May be distracted by the repair and not pay attention to the roadway.
Are exempt from traffic laws.

Q.13

What does a material’s hazard class reflect?

The risks associated with the material
How quickly the material must reach its destination
How much the material weighs
The country of origin of the materials

Q.14

Which of the following is not a sign of bad brake drums or shoes?

Cracked drums
Pads with oil on them
Shoes worn thin
Shoes that are not covered in brake fluid

Q.15

Outage:

Is only a concern in warm weather.
Is the same for each liquid.
Should be a factor when determining how much liquid to load into a tank vehicle.

Q.16

To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, a driver should do all of the following, except:

Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
Turn quickly in the direction of the skid.
Countersteer after the vehicle is back on course.
Accelerate.

Q.17

While driving:

Creating a text is not permitted, but reading a text is.
Creating a text is permitted, but reading a text is not.
Neither creating nor reading a text is permitted.

Q.18

Keeping cargo low can:

Prevent a rollover.
Help you drive faster.
Make turns more dangerous.

Q.19

To help control liquid surge, a driver should:

Make quick stops.
Decrease their following distance.
Brake rapidly.
Brake well in advance of a stop.

Q.20

When backing a trailer, how should you turn the steering wheel?

Turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go.
Turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction opposite of where you want the trailer to go.
It doesn’t matter.
It depends on where the trailer is being backed.