Aisles must remain free of obstacles.

Carry-on baggage may be kept in the aisle.

Passengers may sit in the aisle.

Items may be placed in the aisle if passengers could easily step over them.

Massachusetts CDL Passenger 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When backing, a helper:

Should be used whenever possible.
Often adds to the confusion of backing.
Should only be used if the driver is not feeling confident.
Would likely get in the way.

Q.2

When checking your vehicle's lights before driving:

The vehicle should be running and in gear.
The engine should be turned off.
The check can be done from inside the vehicle.
The check can be done by looking at a reflection from a shiny surface.

Q.3

If you are being tailgated, you should:

Drive on the shoulder.
Pull off the roadway.
Drive faster.
Allow the vehicle to pass.

Q.4

An open automobile window in cold weather may indicate that the driver is:

Driving impaired.
Inappropriately dressed.
Using the heat inside their vehicle.
Enjoying the fresh air.

Q.5

When you must travel down a grade, when should you switch into a lower gear?

Before beginning the grade
After you have already started the grade
As far down the grade as possible
At the bottom of the grade

Q.6

If confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:

Make eye contact with the driver.
React to the driver's gestures.
Challenge the driver to a road race.
Ignore the driver, if possible.

Q.7

When driving on packed snow, you should reduce your speed:

By at least one-half.
By about one-third.
By about one-quarter.
By about one-eighth.

Q.8

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.9

During a bus ride:

Carry-on baggage may be kept in the aisle.
Passengers may sit in the aisle.
Aisles must remain free of obstacles.
Items may be placed in the aisle if passengers could easily step over them.

Q.10

A pre-trip inspection:

Should never be completed the same way two times in a row.
Should always be completed in the same order.
Should only be done if it is sunny outside.
Should not be done if the driver thinks the vehicle is in good operating order.

Q.11

During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test:

Applicants will not have to identify the ABS.
Windshield wipers are not to be addressed.
Shock absorbers only need to be checked on one axle.
The steering box should be checked for leaks.

Q.12

A vehicle stopped at a green light may indicate that the driver:

Is impaired.
Is colorblind.
Does not know the rules of the road.
Is very patient.

Q.13

Small amounts of a hazardous material may be transported on a bus if:

The driver gets paid extra.
There is no other way to transport the material.
The passengers are notified in advance.
There is no inclement weather in the forecast.

Q.14

If required to complete a vehicle inspection report in writing, the report must be signed:

Every day.
Only if defects have been noted and certified to have been repaired.
Only if the repairs are estimated to cost more than $1,000.
Only if requested to do so by a law enforcement officer.

Q.15

Hydraulic brakes can fail for one of two reasons. Which of the following is one of those reasons?

There is a loss of hydraulic pressure.
You are driving uphill.
The brakes get too cold.
The brakes are used too much in one day.

Q.16

Which of the following is not a way to reduce driving distractions?

Pre-programming radio stations
Planning the route before driving
Eating while driving
Adjusting mirrors before driving

Q.17

Why should your mirrors be adjusted to show the road behind you as well as part of your vehicle?

Having only the road in the mirrors would likely make the driver carsick.
Having part of the truck in the mirrors serves as a point of reference.
It is illegal to have only the road in the mirrors.
The driver should be able to see the reflection of surrounding vehicles on the trailer.

Q.18

If using a helper while backing a vehicle, where should they stand?

In front of the passenger side
In front of the driver side
On the wide of the truck
Near the back of the truck

Q.19

When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, you should:

Get as close to the fire as possible.
Stay as far away from the fire as possible.
Aim the extinguisher at the top of the flames.
Aim the fire extinguisher at the ground about two feet away from the fire.

Q.20

If confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:

Stay in their path.
Make eye contact with the driver.
Make gestures at the driver.
Report the driver.

When backing, a helper:

When checking your vehicle's lights before driving:

If you are being tailgated, you should:

An open automobile window in cold weather may indicate that the driver is:

When you must travel down a grade, when should you switch into a lower gear?

If confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:

When driving on packed snow, you should reduce your speed:

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

During a bus ride:

A pre-trip inspection:

During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test:

A vehicle stopped at a green light may indicate that the driver:

Small amounts of a hazardous material may be transported on a bus if:

If required to complete a vehicle inspection report in writing, the report must be signed:

Hydraulic brakes can fail for one of two reasons. Which of the following is one of those reasons?

Which of the following is not a way to reduce driving distractions?

Why should your mirrors be adjusted to show the road behind you as well as part of your vehicle?

If using a helper while backing a vehicle, where should they stand?

When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, you should:

If confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:

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