Are not a concern in dry weather.

Is necessary to warm up parts of the engine.

Is encouraged to improve gas mileage.

Should be done on surfaces with poor traction.

You should adjust your speed according to conditions.

You should always drive at the posted speed limit.

You should always drive slightly below the posted speed limit.

You should drive as fast as possible.

Signs placed on a vehicle to identify cargo hazards

A type of tire used in snowy conditions

Indiana CDL Passenger 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop after a short distance to:

Check the tightness of the lug nuts.
Check the wear of the tire.
Check the level of windshield wiper fluid.
Check the air pressure of the tire.

Q.2

Alcohol is removed from the body:

At a rate that changes depending on how much alcohol is in the body.
At a consistent rate, regardless of how much alcohol is in the body.
More quickly if the person drinks coffee.
More quickly if the person stays awake.

Q.3

If driving a charter bus, a driver should:

Tell passengers how to operate the TVs, if equipped.
Not allow passengers to board until the scheduled departure time.
Allow passengers to board early to get ahead of schedule.
Tell passengers to fill the back of the bus first.

Q.4

Baggage and freight should be stored in a way that:

Allows riders to exit by any door or window in an emergency.
Blocks an exit, if at least one other exit is available to passengers.
Partially covers a door, since the items can be moved aside.
Allows the cargo to be easily offloaded in an emergency.

Q.5

Bent lock rings:

Are dangerous.
Are acceptable.
Are not a concern in dry weather.
Can lengthen tire life.

Q.6

A vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) can be identified by:

A sticker on the control panel.
A yellow lamp on the instrument panel.
The letters "ABS" on the brake pedal.
A metal plate on the inside of the driver’s side door.

Q.7

If driving a school bus, your four-way flashers should:

Be activated before crossing railroad tracks.
Never be used.
Only be used after crossing railroad tracks.
Only be used near railroad tracks if a train is approaching.

Q.8

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

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

Q.9

When checking the springs during a vehicle inspection, do all of the following, except:

Look for missing leaf springs.
Look for broken coil springs.
Ensure torsion springs are not damaged.
Glue cracked leaf springs.

Q.10

Suspension system defects may include all of the following, except:

Cracked or broken spring hangers.
Missing or broken leaves.
Leaking shock absorbers.
Cracked lights.

Q.11

When leaving your vehicle, you should:

Apply the parking brake.
Apply the air brakes.
Not apply any brake.
Disconnect the trailer.

Q.12

When traction is poor, a driver should accelerate slowly:

Because it is best to always accelerate very slowly.
So they do not lose control of their vehicle.
So the driver does not accelerate faster than the vehicle ahead.
To be the last vehicle through an intersection.

Q.13

Before operating a bus, you should ensure that it is safe by:

Reviewing the inspection report left by the previous driver.
Kicking the tires.
Asking your supervisor if the bus seems safe.
Asking passengers if they are comfortable.

Q.14

If a tire rim is damaged, it should be:

Left on the vehicle.
Welded to repair the damage.
Replaced.
Put on the axle farthest from the driver.

Q.15

When taking the basic vehicle control skills test:

Points are deducted for each pull-up.
A driver is allowed three pull-ups per maneuver.
A pull-up will earn points only if the driver gets out of the vehicle before pulling up.
Only an excessive number of pull-ups will be counted as errors.

Q.16

Carry-on bags should be secured:

In front of the back door.
In front of the front door.
In a location that allows access to all emergency exits.
On top of the bus.

Q.17

Rough acceleration:

Can damage a vehicle.
Is necessary to warm up parts of the engine.
Is encouraged to improve gas mileage.
Should be done on surfaces with poor traction.

Q.18

When driving:

You should always drive at the posted speed limit.
You should always drive slightly below the posted speed limit.
You should adjust your speed according to conditions.
You should drive as fast as possible.

Q.19

Radial and bias-ply tires:

Should be used together on all axles.
Should be used together, but only on the rear axle.
Should not be used together.

Q.20

What are placards?

Signs placed on a vehicle to identify cargo hazards
A type of tire used in snowy conditions
Logs kept inside the vehicle
Journals for mileage