District of Columbia CDL Passenger 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

If you are unsure if there is enough space for your vehicle to safely travel under a bridge, you should:

Speed up.
Swerve as you pass under the bridge.
Slow down.
Drive on the shoulder.

Q.2

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.3

If you plan to slow down, you can warn drivers behind you by:

Slamming on the brakes.
Tapping the brakes a few times and before braking.
Turning on one set of turn signals.
Putting your hand out the driver's side window and waving.

Q.4

After the engine is started, warning lights and buzzers should all:

Stay on.
Flicker occasionally.
Turn off right away.
Turn off once the vehicle begins moving.

Q.5

Bus accidents most frequently occur:

At intersections.
On highways.
On rural roads.
In parking garages.

Q.6

In bad weather, many drivers:

Like to drive in front of trucks.
Like to be on the side of trucks.
Like to follow trucks.
Like to drive without using their lights.

Q.7

During a vehicle inspection, ensure that the landing gear is:

Retracted.
Fully raised.
More worn on the passenger's side than on the driver's side.
Well lit.

Q.8

Rollovers happen when:

Drivers turn too fast.
Drivers turn too slowly.
There is a lot of traffic.
Vehicles are too close to one another.

Q.9

If a bus has a restroom, the restroom must include:

An emergency buzzer.
A window.
Two exits.
Paper towels.

Q.10

If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, the hoses should be checked:

For leaks.
To ensure that they are still clear.
To ensure that they are connected to the battery.
To ensure that they contain the proper amount of play.

Q.11

When you are driving while drowsy, you should:

Stop for a coffee break.
Press on and try to finish the trip.
Take drugs to keep awake.
Stop and take a nap.

Q.12

When driving on the expressway during the skills test, you should:

Switch lanes frequently.
Use your mirrors to check traffic as needed.
Drive on the left side of the lane.
Drive above the posted speed limit.

Q.13

What is the minimum permitted size of a placard?

Four square inches
Seven square inches
10 ¾ square inches
32 square inches

Q.14

When approaching a railroad crossing:

You will likely be able to outdrive a train.
You should not rely only on warning signals.
You should roll a window down to listen for an approaching train.
You should only worry about the track closest to your vehicle.

Q.15

During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:

Pull forward into a parking space.
Drive in a figure eight.
Alley dock.
Sound your horn.

Q.16

When pulling back into traffic after making a stop, you should:

Assume other drivers will allow you to merge.
Wait for a gap in traffic that is large enough to allow you to accelerate and merge.
Allow a passenger to get out and direct traffic to allow you to merge.
Continually sound your horn until other drivers allow you to merge.

Q.17

A cardboard box on the roadway:

Is not a cause for concern.
Is usually empty.
May contain a heavy object that could damage your vehicle.
Should be avoided by driving off the roadway.

Q.18

When approaching a railroad crossing while driving a bus, one way to better hear if a train is coming is to:

Open the emergency windows.
Open the forward door.
Wait until the passengers on the bus quiet down.
Tell the passengers to get off the bus to check the tracks.

Q.19

When approaching a vehicle for a pre-trip inspection, a driver should look under the vehicle:

To see if the vehicle is on an incline.
To see if there are any fresh fluids under the vehicle.
To see if the vehicle is in a parking spot.
To see if the vehicle is on a decline.

Q.20

A stopped bus:

Is not a cause for concern.
Is not a concern if passengers are not unloading.
Should not be on the roadway.
Is a concern, whether passengers are visible or not.

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