Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others

Operating a motor vehicle that is deemed unsafe

Operating a motor vehicle that has not been inspected

May be slower to make critical decisions than a typical driver.

Is usually more conscientious than a typical driver.

Hawaii CDL Tank 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

A pre-trip inspection should include:

A check of the engine oil level.
Removing coolant.
Washing the tire rims.

Q.2

What is road rage?

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others
Operating a motor vehicle that is deemed unsafe
Operating a motor vehicle that has not been inspected

Q.3

After completing a pre-trip inspection, you should ensure that the:

Service line valve is closed.
Trailer hand brake is applied.
Emergency line valve is open.

Q.4

Radial and bias-ply tires:

Should be used together.
Should be used together on the front of a vehicle.
Should not be used together.

Q.5

Liquid surge occurs in:

Overfilled tanks.
Partially-filled tanks.
Tanks that have not been used for a period of time.

Q.6

If you use the trailer hand brake while your trailer is skidding, it will:

Stop the skid.
Straighten the trailer.
Continue the skid.

Q.7

When near a railroad crossing:

You should expect to hear every approaching train.
You may not hear a train, even if one is approaching.
You will hear two short blasts of a train's horn if a train is approaching.

Q.8

Having anti-lock brakes on only one axle:

Will not make a difference in braking.
Will provide increased control in braking.
Will likely cause the air brakes to malfunction.

Q.9

Parked delivery trucks may be hazardous because:

The trucks are often shiny.
People are often in a hurry when exiting such trucks and may not look for other vehicles.
Packages often fall out of the trucks and into the road.

Q.10

Hydroplaning usually occurs:

When tires are properly inflated.
When driving at speeds slower than 15 mph.
In areas where water collects on the road.

Q.11

How much space should be between the upper and lower fifth wheel?

About five inches of space
A maximum of two inches of space
No space

Q.12

A highway curve should be taken:

At or slightly above the posted speed limit.
At the posted speed limit.
Well below the posted speed limit.

Q.13

The power unit of a placarded vehicle must carry a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of:

10 B:C.
30 B:C.
40 B:C.

Q.14

A fatigued driver:

Is usually extra alert.
Is usually more conscientious than a typical driver.
May be slower to make critical decisions than a typical driver.

Q.15

If you notice a cargo leak, you should identify the leaking hazardous materials by:

Smelling the materials.
Touching the materials.
Using the shipping papers.

Q.16

Watching the road ahead of you:

Allows you time to make a plan to avoid an upcoming hazard.
Is not encouraged as it distracts you from driving.
Is only important when traveling in congested traffic.

Q.17

When Division 1.3 materials are being transported, the floor liner should be:

Made from non-ferrous materials.
Metallic.
Attached loosely.

Q.18

When coming to a stop, you should apply the brake pedal by:

Pushing down gradually.
Pushing down quickly.
Pulling up gradually.

Q.19

The "crack-the-whip" effect can:

Turn over a trailer.
Be more effective than braking.
Make a truck move faster.

Q.20

The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is by:

Seeing other drivers' faces.
Checking the trailer in your mirrors.
Feeling the trailer move.