New York CDL Double 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When driving in heavy traffic, you should:

Use hands-free cellular devices.
Use your cell phone for texting instead of calling.
Not use your cell phone.
Turn up the ringer on your cell phone.

Q.2

You should always be able to stop within:

10 feet of your vehicle.
1,000 feet of your vehicle.
Your view of the road ahead.
A minute of hitting the brakes.

Q.3

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.4

When backing, it is best to:

Rely only on the passenger’s side mirror.
Try to back up quickly.
Turn toward the passenger’s side whenever possible.
Use a helper, if possible.

Q.5

Why are roads especially slippery right after it begins to rain?

The water mixes with oil and grease on the road.
Roads are naturally slippery.
Gravel often gets washed to the middle of the lane.
Tires are not usually designed to drive in rain.

Q.6

To make it as safe as possible to leave a stop, you should park:

So that you must back up to leave your parking space.
So that you can pull forward to leave your parking space.
On the side of a roadway, not in a parking lot.
By backing into a parking space.

Q.7

One way to overcome the challenges of blind spots is to:

Drive faster than surrounding vehicles so no other drivers can pass you.
Drive in the left lane, allowing you to only worry about vehicles to your right.
Make frequent mirror checks and assess the positions of surrounding vehicles.
Avoid using your mirrors.

Q.8

What happens when the wheels of a trailer lock up?

The trailer will usually continue to move in a straight line.
The trailer will disengage.
The trailer will likely swing around.
The trailer will stop.

Q.9

If you identify a distracted driver on the road, you should:

Follow their vehicle closely.
Try to get their attention.
Give them plenty of room.
Flash your lights at them.

Q.10

When checking the engine compartment:

The parking brake should not be engaged.
Wheels should be chocked.
The engine should be running.
The gearshift should be in first gear.

Q.11

The easiest way to recognize that your trailer has begun to skid is to:

Ask another driver.
Use your mirrors to determine if the trailer has left the lane.
Release the brake pedal and then push it down again.
Watch the jackknife warning light on the control panel.

Q.12

Eating while driving:

Is a good way to maximize time.
Is encouraged on long trips.
Creates a distraction for the driver.
Is mandatory so cargo is not left unsupervised.

Q.13

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.14

How is the parking brake released?

By tapping on the brake pedal three times
By pushing in the brake control knob
By engaging the accelerator
By tapping the accelerator twice

Q.15

On trucks and buses, where are ABS malfunction lamps located?

On the driver’s door
On the instrument panel
On the outside of the vehicle by the passenger’s door
Under the hood

Q.16

One function of the emergency air line is to:

Control the emergency brakes.
Flash when air pressure is below a certain psi.
Allow for quick turning.
Control the ability to maneuver during bad weather conditions.

Q.17

If something is found to be unsafe during a pre-trip inspection, you should:

Continue with the trip and make an appointment with a mechanic after the trip is completed.
Let a more experienced driver use the truck.
Get the issue fixed immediately.
Not use the items found to be unsafe, but may continue driving normally.

Q.18

Driving a combination vehicle ____ than driving a single vehicle.

Is easier
Requires more driving skill
Is better for training
Is safer in inclement weather

Q.19

After finishing a pre-trip inspection, you should:

Close the service line valve.
Remove the service line valve.
Leave the emergency line valve open.
Leave the rear shut-off valves open.

Q.20

Doubles and triples:

Turn easily due to their centers of gravity.
Are more difficult to turn than smaller commercial vehicles.
Should never be turned.
Always have the right-of-way.

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