You should always use turn signals to warn others about your intentions.

It is best to hide your intentions from others.

You should only use turn signals if there are vehicles near you.

You should not use turn signals in construction zones.

New York CDL Tank 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When driving:

It is best to hide your intentions from others.
You should only use turn signals if there are vehicles near you.
You should not use turn signals in construction zones.
You should always use turn signals to warn others about your intentions.

Q.2

When using a turn signal, you should not:

Signal early.
Signal continuously.
Cancel the turn signal after completing the turn.
Allow the turn signal to stay on long after the turn has been completed.

Q.3

The trailer hand valve:

Should always be used for parking.
Should only be used for parking on a downhill.
Should never be used for parking.
Should only be used when transporting cargo.

Q.4

When entering or crossing traffic while driving a combination vehicle, it is especially important that you:

Sound your horn.
Make sure there is a large enough gap for your vehicle.
Expect other drivers to make room for your vehicle.
Let other drivers wave you into their lane.

Q.5

Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after March 1, 1997 must have:

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).
Bluetooth.
GPS.
A rear back-up camera.

Q.6

What is another name for the service line?

Control line
Exchange line
Surplus line
Parallel line

Q.7

Most heavy-duty vehicles use ____ air brake systems.

Single
Dual
Triple
Quad

Q.8

Failure to keep the fifth wheel plate properly greased could:

Cause the trailer to disconnect.
Cause steering problems.
Cause braking problems.
Affect the lights.

Q.9

Emergency equipment, such as a fire extinguisher, is:

Only needed for vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Only needed for interstate travel.
Required.
Only required when transporting passengers.

Q.10

If a trailer begins to skid, the driver should:

Lock the brakes.
Release the brakes.
Steer in the opposite direction.
Accelerate.

Q.11

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.12

In a vehicle equipped with an automatic tractor protection valve, the valve will pop out when:

Air pressure drops to a level between 20 and 45 psi.
You are experiencing a trailer jackknife.
Wheels have regained traction after a skid.
Air pressure is above 45 psi.

Q.13

During a trip, which shut-off valves should be open?

All shut-off valves should be open.
The rear shut-off valves should be open.
All shut-off valves should be in the open position, except the rear shut-off valves.
No shut-off valves should be open.

Q.14

In addition to reading the manual, the best way to learn about transporting hazardous materials is to:

Talk to other people.
Attend hazardous materials training courses.
Guess.
Ask a police officer.

Q.15

A driver needs a CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement to transport hazardous materials in:

A vehicle requiring a Class A license.
A vehicle requiring a Class B license.
A vehicle requiring a Class C license.
Any sized vehicle.

Q.16

A material’s hazard class reflects:

The risks associated with the material.
The amount of packaging required to make the shipment.
The location on the trailer where items may be placed.
How the material should be loaded and unloaded.

Q.17

If carrying a heavy load that is slowing you down, you should:

Drive in the left lane.
Drive in the right lane.
Drive on the shoulder.
Keep the vehicle in second gear.

Q.18

If a tire rim is damaged, it should be:

Left on the vehicle.
Welded to repair the damage.
Replaced.
Put on the axle farthest from the driver.

Q.19

When other vehicles have trouble seeing you at dawn or dusk, you can increase your visibility by:

Turning on your four-way flashers.
Honking your horn.
Turning on your headlights.
Turning on your windshield wipers.

Q.20

If transporting chlorine, what must be kept in the vehicle?

A phone with emergency numbers programmed
An approved gas mask
A chemical suit
Directions for emergency personnel