Can be helpful to see a wider area.

Cannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials.

Are illegal to be used in most states.

Can be avoided by not engaging in complex conversations while driving.

Always comes as a result of physical distraction, not mental distraction.

Can be elevated by pre-programming radio stations.

Can be avoided by eating while driving.

Is a line on the floor of a bus that passengers may not cross.

Is a single-file line of standing passengers.

Shows the maximum number of people allowed on a bus.

Shows how tall the passengers on a bus may be.

Montana CDL Passenger 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

If a truck is equipped, a trailer brake hand valve can be used to:

Add fuel to the vehicle.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling back when being started from a stop.
Check the oil level.
Load cargo.

Q.2

When turning, when should the turn signal be canceled?

Before entering the turn
During the turn
After the turn is completed

Q.3

When driving, you should stop and take a break ____ to avoid becoming too tired.

Every half hour
Every hour
Every two hours
Every six hours

Q.4

After an accident, flares should be used with caution because:

There may be fuel spilled on the ground that could catch fire.
Other drivers may not see the flares if the weather is sunny.
Flares are expensive.

Q.5

When using your mirrors, you should frequently look at your tires to:

Watch for tire fires.
See if the tires are rolling properly.
See if the tread is sufficient.
Get a sense of the size of the tire in relation to other vehicles.

Q.6

Of the following, which is not a way to prevent drowsiness during a trip?

Getting an adequate amount of sleep before driving
Traveling with a passenger
Scheduling trips during hours when you would not normally be awake
Avoiding medications that may cause drowsiness

Q.7

Convex mirrors:

Cannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Can replace flat mirrors.
Can be helpful to see a wider area.
Are illegal to be used in most states.

Q.8

Distracted driving:

Always comes as a result of physical distraction, not mental distraction.
Can be elevated by pre-programming radio stations.
Can be avoided by eating while driving.
Can be avoided by not engaging in complex conversations while driving.

Q.9

Rules regarding passenger comfort, such as smoking guidelines, should:

Not be mentioned unless there is a rule violation.
Only be mentioned if a passenger specifically asks about something.
Be announced at the start of the trip.
Be discussed individually with each passenger.

Q.10

Of the following, which is the most slippery surface?

Ice that is dry
Ice that is wet
Wet pavement

Q.11

What is the average driver’s reaction time?

One-sixteenth of a second
One-eighth of a second
Between three-quarters of a second and one second
Two seconds

Q.12

When stopping at a railroad crossing, opening the forward door:

Can increase your chances of hearing an approaching train.
Should never be done.
Could allow other noises to enter the bus, making it more difficult to hear any approaching trains.
Will take too long and is discouraged.

Q.13

Scan the road ____ ahead of your vehicle.

Two to three seconds
Five to six seconds
12 to 15 seconds

Q.14

When backing with a trailer, turning toward the driver’s side is encouraged because:

The driver will have the best possible view.
Power lines should be on the passenger's side.
Other drivers can offer assistance on the passenger's side.

Q.15

Buses must never transport:

Small arms ammunition.
Soft drinks.
Open food.
Tear gas.

Q.16

Before driving a bus that has been parked for a few days, a driver:

Can assume the interior is in good working condition.
Should call the local police department to inspect the bus.
Should do a walkthrough inspection to make sure no damage has occurred since the last trip.
Should ask passengers to check the interior of the bus.

Q.17

The standee line:

Is a line on the floor of a bus that passengers may not cross.
Is a single-file line of standing passengers.
Shows the maximum number of people allowed on a bus.
Shows how tall the passengers on a bus may be.

Q.18

One reason for you to sign a previous driver’s vehicle inspection report is if:

The previous driver dated their entry.
Reported defects are certified to have been repaired.
You plan to drive for longer than one hour or travel farther than 50 miles.
The report is left on the dashboard.

Q.19

When starting a vehicle, the coolant temperature gauge should:

Not change from its original position.
Gradually rise to the normal operating range.
Jump quickly to the normal operating range.
Flash until it reaches the normal operating range.

Q.20

What does the vehicle inspection report do?

Inform the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing
Ensure that the vehicle is inspected regularly
Keep people accountable for inspecting the vehicle