Allowed only on the rear of a bus.

Allowed only on the front of a bus.

Can occur with a minimal amount of water on the roadway.

Rarely occurs with large trucks.

Usually happens when vehicles are traveling faster than 65 mph.

Nebraska CDL Tank 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When loading liquid cargo, you should take the ____ into account.

Weight of the liquid
Quality of the roads
Time of day

Q.2

If a vehicle has a vehicle inspection report, the driver:

Should not look at the report and instead try to find any issues themselves.
Should take the vehicle to a mechanic.
Should review the report.
Should not conduct a pre-trip inspection and rely only on the report.

Q.3

Poisonous fumes can enter a cab due to:

A defective exhaust system.
Using the wrong type of fuel.
A lack of oil in the engine.

Q.4

A broken exhaust system can:

Let poisonous fumes into the cab.
Improve fuel efficiency.
Make steering more difficult.

Q.5

On a slippery road, a driver should:

Make turns as quickly as possible.
Refrain from passing slower vehicles.
Stop quickly.

Q.6

When a tank that is divided by bulkheads is being loaded with liquid cargo, most of the weight should be placed:

In the top of the tank.
In the middle of the tank.
In the rear of the tank.

Q.7

Regrooved tires are:

Allowed only on the front of a bus.
Allowed only on the rear of a bus.
Not allowed anywhere on a bus.

Q.8

Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person that motorists should be worried about?

A driver talking to another person in a vehicle
Children on the side of the road
Construction workers on the side of the road
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus

Q.9

When refueling a vehicle carrying hazardous materials:

The engine should be left on.
The engine should be turned off.
The gas nozzle may be left unattended.

Q.10

Tires of mismatched sizes:

Can be used only on a front axle.
Can be used only on a trailer's axles.
Should be corrected before driving.
Improve fuel economy.

Q.11

When inspecting a power steering-equipped vehicle, you should be sure that:

The fluid is at the proper level.
The hoses are connected to the battery.
The hoses do not contain any fluid.
Only small leaks are present.

Q.12

Before driving a tank, you should not:

Assume pipes, connections, and hoses are free of leaks.
Check the tank’s body or shell for dents or leaks.
Ensure that the valves are in the correct positions.

Q.13

What can the “crack-the-whip” effect do?

Turn over trailers.
Make loud noises.
Make trucks accelerate.
Make trucks decelerate.

Q.14

If you are feeling tired and yawning a lot while you are driving, you should:

Pull over and take a nap.
Get some coffee.
Drive faster.

Q.15

Rollovers happen when:

You drive too slowly.
You are stopped.
You take a turn too fast.

Q.16

What is a danger of rolling back when you start to accelerate?

The transmission may be damaged.
The truck is not made to go backwards.
You may hit a vehicle behind you.
You may lose your position in traffic.

Q.17

When driving at highway speeds, you should watch the road about ____ ahead of your vehicle.

One block
100 yards
A quarter mile

Q.18

When a tire goes flat, you may hear a loud bang. The truck will be affected:

Immediately.
After a short delay.
Only if the damaged tire is near the front of the truck.
Only if the truck is hauling a load.

Q.19

The faster you drive:

The shorter your stopping distance will be.
The longer your stopping distance will be.
The easier it will be to stop your vehicle.

Q.20

Hydroplaning:

Rarely occurs with large trucks.
Usually happens when vehicles are traveling faster than 65 mph.
Can occur with a minimal amount of water on the roadway.