You may be able to drive onto the shoulder.

You should always steer to the left.

You should steer sharply in one direction.

Is a good way to stay awake on long trips.

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

Maine CDL Double 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When pulled off on the side of the road:

A driver should keep the driver’s side door open.
A driver should turn on the emergency flashers.
The driver should wave their arms.

Q.2

While operating on a downgrade, you should brake until you reach a speed that is:

5 mph below your safe speed.
10 mph below your safe speed.
15 mph below your safe speed.

Q.3

When inspecting your tires, you do not want to find:

Tire tread that is 4/32 of an inch deep.
Valve stems without damage.
Mismatched tire sizes.

Q.4

You should test the low pressure warning signal by:

Turning on the engine and applying the trailer hand brake.
Rapidly pressing and releasing the brake pedal.
Removing wheel chocks and disengaging the parking brake.

Q.5

If you’re not sure what to do to extinguish a fire in your vehicle, you should:

Use water.
Stay inside the vehicle.
Wait for the firefighters.

Q.6

If a tire fails, you should:

Use the brakes.
Stay off the brakes.
Swerve.

Q.7

During a trip, landing gear should be:

Completely raised.
Completely lowered.
Skimming the pavement.

Q.8

Pre-trip inspections are:

Recommended.
Needed only for trips longer than 100 miles in length.
Required by law.

Q.9

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.10

When parking, you should:

Share a parking lot with automobiles.
Park in a way that will prevent you from having to back up.
Ask drivers of smaller vehicles to move.

Q.11

If driving through flowing water or a large puddle, you should:

Increase your speed.
Gently apply the brakes.
Try to stop in the water.

Q.12

The heavier the vehicle:

The less important the brakes become.
The harder the brakes need to work.
The quieter the brakes will sound.

Q.13

Before a trip, ensure that the air lines are not:

Leaking.
Touching the glad hands.
Fully charged.

Q.14

Braking mechanisms are located inside:

The fifth wheel.
A brake drum.
The landing gear.

Q.15

To stay alert while driving, you should:

Eat a heavy meal before beginning your trip.
Keep the cab warm.
Ride with a second person who can share driving responsibilities.

Q.16

If the safety relief valve in an air brake system is releasing air:

You should not be concerned as this is a normal process.
There is something wrong with the brakes.
The valve is operational.

Q.17

Rough acceleration:

Is a good way to stay awake on long trips.
Is distracting.
Can cause mechanical damage.

Q.18

If turning to avoid a hazard:

You should brake hard.
You should not brake as it may cause the wheels to lock.
You should turn very sharply.

Q.19

Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.

Single clutching
Double clutching
Triple clutching

Q.20

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