Requires a longer stopping distance than a full truck.

Requires a shorter stopping distance than a full truck.

Takes the same distance to stop as a full truck.

Have a fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment.

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless it is being used to transport hazardous materials.

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless it will be traveling through remote areas.

Have heaters to prevent them from freezing.

You may be able to drive onto the shoulder.

You should always steer to the left.

You should steer sharply in one direction.

Idaho CDL Passenger 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

What can happen if the exhaust system is not working properly?

Poisonous fumes may enter the cab.
Fumes may exit the rear of the muffler system.
Proper steering may be impossible.

Q.2

If you plan to transport hazardous materials, you will:

Need to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement.
Need to drive while using flashing lights.
Need to wear a gas mask.

Q.3

Hanging meat as cargo is usually:

Easy to transport.
Dangerous, due to the possible scent.
Unstable.

Q.4

A driver should ensure that:

The truck is overloaded.
The truck is properly loaded.
The cargo is mostly in the front of the trailer.

Q.5

An empty truck:

Requires a shorter stopping distance than a full truck.
Requires a longer stopping distance than a full truck.
Takes the same distance to stop as a full truck.

Q.6

What is a drawback of retarders?

They may not be permitted everywhere.
They can help to slow a vehicle.
They cannot be turned off.

Q.7

To check the automatic transmission fluid level in some vehicles, you will have to:

Park your vehicle uphill.
Park your vehicle downhill.
Leave the vehicle running.

Q.8

When checking power steering hoses during a pre-trip inspection, you should look for:

Leaks.
Secure connections to the battery.
Extra hose pieces available for repairs.

Q.9

If you are being tailgated, you should:

Drive on the shoulder.
Allow the vehicle to pass.
Drive faster.

Q.10

To prevent becoming an aggressive driver you should:

Increase your speed.
Make gestures at other drivers.
Give other drivers the benefit of the doubt.

Q.11

When driving, it is important that you:

Develop plans to get out of potentially dangerous situations.
Enjoy the scenery.
Turn your head all the way around rather than use mirrors.

Q.12

A CMV should:

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless it is being used to transport hazardous materials.
Not have a fire extinguisher, unless it will be traveling through remote areas.
Have a fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment.

Q.13

A vehicle that is smaller than your vehicle:

Will usually be able to stop faster than your vehicle.
Will usually take more time to stop than your vehicle.
Will take about the same amount of time to stop as your vehicle.

Q.14

Broken suspension parts:

Should be repaired immediately.
Should be repaired, but not immediately.
Cannot be identified.

Q.15

Bridges usually:

Do not freeze.
Have heaters to prevent them from freezing.
Freeze before other surfaces.

Q.16

The tire load for a tire is stated:

On the side of the tire.
On the inside of the tire.
On the inside of the driver’s door.

Q.17

If another driver is tailgating you, you should:

Move into the left lane.
Speed up.
Increase the distance between you and the vehicle ahead.

Q.18

To avoid a hazard:

You should always steer to the left.
You may be able to drive onto the shoulder.
You should steer sharply in one direction.

Q.19

If a five-foot-long item is placed on a flatbed trailer, it must be secured by at least:

One tie-down.
Two tie-downs.
Three tie-downs.

Q.20

Which of the following items may never be transported in the passenger compartment of a bus?

Small arms ammunition
Hospital supplies
Radioactive materials