Idaho CDL Bus 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

What tells you how much pressure is in your vehicle's air tanks?

The supply pressure gauge
The ABS malfunction lamp
The tractor protection valve

Q.2

If you realize you may be running late to your destination, you should:

Speed up.
Get upset.
Deal with it and drive at a safe speed.

Q.3

When traction is poor, a driver should accelerate especially slowly:

Because it is always good to accelerate slowly.
To keep from losing control of the vehicle.
To keep from accelerating faster than the vehicle ahead.

Q.4

When loading a trailer, the heaviest cargo should be placed:

On top of the lightest parts of the cargo.
Under the lightest parts of the cargo.
At the rear of the trailer.

Q.5

ABS allows a driver to:

Drive faster.
Maintain control of their vehicle while braking.
See farther ahead of their vehicle.

Q.6

The tire load:

Can be exceeded in cooler conditions.
Is the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a given pressure.
Must be written in the shipping papers.

Q.7

When using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, you should:

Stay as far away as possible from the flames.
Aim at the flames.
Use any extinguisher on every type of fire.

Q.8

Where is the overhead inside rearview mirror located?

Above the windshield on the driver’s side of the bus
Above the door across from the driver
Above the emergency door in the rear

Q.9

When approaching a drawbridge controlled by a green traffic light:

You must stop.
You may proceed without stopping.
You must wait for the light to change from green to yellow.

Q.10

What does blocking cargo do?

Holds the cargo in a large box
Prevents cargo from sliding in transit
Prevent others from buying the cargo

Q.11

In very hot weather, tires should be checked regularly because:

They may melt.
Air pressure may increase with the temperature.
The tread wears down more quickly than in cooler weather.

Q.12

To make it easier to leave a parked position, you should park:

In a way that allows you to back up when exiting.
In a way that allows you to pull forward when exiting.
Only on the side of roadways, not in parking lots.

Q.13

Having weight loaded in a way that creates a high center of gravity:

Increases the likelihood of a rollover.
Increases the likelihood that items will fall down.
Increases the difficulty of unloading the cargo.

Q.14

When a vehicle is started, the coolant temperature should:

Decrease.
Rise slowly.
Jump quickly.

Q.15

Emergency equipment in a vehicle is:

Only required for vehicles that are transporting hazardous materials.
Only required during interstate travel.
Required.

Q.16

Your horn should be used to:

Tell other drivers that you are angry.
Warn other drivers that you are near.
Frighten other drivers.

Q.17

To determine if a vehicle can handle a load, you should:

Know the vehicle’s suspension rating.
Know the tire rating for the front tires only.
Start driving and see if the vehicle is handling well.

Q.18

Unsafely reaching for a phone is:

Acceptable if you are driving without a passenger.
Acceptable if you plan to use a hands-free feature.
Unacceptable even if you plan to use a hands-free feature.

Q.19

What do air brakes use to make the brakes work?

Compressed air
Outside air
Non-compressed air

Q.20

Which of the following is not a reason to cover cargo?

To protect people from spilled cargo
To protect the cargo from weather
To keep the cargo a secret

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