Can be caused by physical and/or mental distractions.

Can only be caused by physical distractions.

Can only be caused by mental distractions.

Can only be caused by cell phone use.

Usually reacts well to hazards.

Is usually aware of what is happening around them.

New Hampshire CDL Passenger 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When driving under wet conditions, what does a lack of spray from other vehicles indicate?

Ice has formed on the road.
The pavement is dry.
The spray is caught on the underside of the vehicle.
The tires have soaked up all the moisture.

Q.2

____ is a thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces.

White ice
Black ice
Green ice

Q.3

If you are being tailgated while driving a large vehicle, do all of the following, except:

Reduce your speed gradually.
Increase your following distance.
Increase your speed.

Q.4

Using a helper when backing up a large vehicle is:

Encouraged.
Discouraged.
Illegal.

Q.5

During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:

Swerve to avoid a hazard.
Parallel park.
Drive straight into a parking space.

Q.6

If stopped on the side of the road, how should you alert other motorists?

Rely on your taillights.
Sound your horn.
Use your four-way emergency flashers.
Keep the driver's side door open.

Q.7

If you’re unfamiliar with the area in which you must back up, you should:

Get out of your vehicle and walk around the area to become more familiar with it.
Not use both mirrors, as that can cause too much distraction.
Wait for someone else to back up in the area so you see how they do it.
Turn on your high beam headlights.

Q.8

An example of required emergency equipment is:

A spare electrical fuse.
A loud horn.
A battery-operated flashlight.

Q.9

What should you do if the braking system cannot build up hydraulic pressure?

Upshift.
Downshift.
Hold the brake pedal down as far as it will go.

Q.10

Distracted driving:

Can only be caused by physical distractions.
Can only be caused by mental distractions.
Can be caused by physical and/or mental distractions.
Can only be caused by cell phone use.

Q.11

A distracted driver:

Usually reacts well to hazards.
Usually has slowed perception.
Is usually aware of what is happening around them.
Is a good person to follow.

Q.12

Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:

It is difficult to see behind the vehicle.
Most trucks do not have the ability to move in reverse.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.
There may be extra weight in the front of the trailer.

Q.13

Which of the following is the best advice for driving in fog?

Try not to drive in fog.
Use your high beam headlights.
Turn off your lights.

Q.14

When planning to drive a bus that has been parked for a few days:

The driver should assume the interior is in good working order.
The driver should call the local police department.
The driver should do a walkthrough inspection to ensure no damage has occurred since the last trip.
The driver should ask the passengers to check the interior of the bus.

Q.15

When making a tight maneuver, you should:

Not use your mirrors, as they can be distracting.
Use your mirrors, but not too frequently.
Use your mirrors frequently.
Rely only on your mirrors.

Q.16

When driving a bus with passengers, you should:

Not engage in conversation with the passengers.
Fuel the bus with the passengers on board.
Push a stranded vehicle.

Q.17

Move over laws require a driver approaching a stopped emergency vehicle to:

Move into a lane that is not next to the stopped vehicle.
Drive on the shoulder.
Move into the far portion of their lane.
Increase their speed.

Q.18

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.19

Rust around wheel nuts may mean:

It has rained recently.
The nuts could be loose.
The tires should be replaced.

Q.20

Stopping distance can be affected by:

Speed.
Temperature.
Time of day.
Traffic.