District of Columbia CDL Double 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

What is another name for the service line?

The control line
The utility line
The open line
The parallel line

Q.2

If you are turning left and there are two available left turn lanes, which lane should you choose?

Either lane
The left lane
The right lane
Trucks should not turn where there are two left turn lanes.

Q.3

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

The truck may miss the object.
The truck may flip over.
The truck may stay in the same lane.
Other vehicles may do the same thing.

Q.4

If involved in a crash, basic procedures should include all of the following, except:

Protecting the area.
Notifying the proper authorities.
Caring for the injured.
Driving away without stopping.

Q.5

What is sleep debt?

When you fall behind on sleep
When you want to take a nap
Excess sleep
The amount of time it takes to get ready to drive after sleeping

Q.6

When inspecting a double or triple trailer that has more parts than a smaller tractor-trailer combination:

To save time, not all parts need to be inspected.
A driver should only inspect the first trailer and its parts.
A driver should only inspect the rear trailer and its parts.
A driver should inspect all parts to ensure safety.

Q.7

____ are the cause of more than half of all accident-related truck driver deaths.

Truck rollovers
Motorcycles
Slippery roads
Pedestrians

Q.8

Which of the following types of vehicles is most prone to the “crack-the-whip" effect?

An automobile
A three-axle tractor
A bobtail tractor
A triple combination

Q.9

Driving a combination vehicle ____ than driving a single vehicle.

Is easier
Requires more driving skill
Is better for training
Is safer in inclement weather

Q.10

When starting the engine of a truck with a trailer, how can you tell if the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is not working?

The yellow light on the rear of the trailer will stay on.
The red light on the trailer will flash three times and then stay on.
All the rear lights on the trailer will flash and then shut off.
The blue light near the driver's door will light.

Q.11

How can you prevent drowsiness before a trip?

Get about four hours of sleep.
Plan stopping points into your trip in advance.
Drive alone.
Schedule long trips at night.

Q.12

If a roadway is covered by fog, it is best for you to:

Drive faster than usual.
Use your high beam headlights.
Turn off your headlights.
Avoid driving.

Q.13

When using the controlled braking method in an emergency situation, you should:

Apply the brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
Apply the brakes with about half of your usual force.
Apply the brakes so the wheels lock.
Apply the brakes with minimal pressure.

Q.14

When inspecting coupling equipment before a trip, the fifth wheel should be:

Properly greased.
Loosely mounted.
Unlocked.
Missing.

Q.15

What should you do if your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks?

Stay in the vehicle.
Get out of the vehicle and call for assistance.
Continue trying to remove the vehicle from the tracks.
Walk down the tracks to look for an oncoming train.

Q.16

A steering wheel should be held:

With both hands.
With one hand, keeping the other hand free for other tasks.
With one hand at a time, alternating between hands.
At the base of the wheel.

Q.17

If confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:

Make eye contact with the driver.
React to the driver's gestures.
Challenge the driver to a road race.
Ignore the driver, if possible.

Q.18

When changing lanes, you should:

Move quickly, before other vehicles can enter into the lane.
Move slowly in case another vehicle is in the lane.
Not use a turn signal.
Avoid the right lane.

Q.19

What is a danger of rolling back when you start to accelerate?

The transmission may be damaged.
The truck is not made to go backwards.
You may hit a vehicle behind you.
You may lose your position in traffic.

Q.20

During a trip, which shut-off valves should be open?

All shut-off valves should be open.
The rear shut-off valves should be open.
All shut-off valves should be in the open position, except the rear shut-off valves.
No shut-off valves should be open.

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