Have a fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment.

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless transporting hazardous materials.

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless the vehicle will be traveling through remote areas.

Pennsylvania CDL Tank 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When coupling a trailer:

Make sure to couple matching glad hands.
Any glad hand can be connected to any other glad hand.
It is best to leave one glad hand unattached.
Only one set of glad hands should be connected.

Q.2

If there is a collision involving a vehicle transporting Class 1 explosives, the driver should:

Not warn others of the danger.
Allow smoking near the vehicle.
Keep the explosives inside the vehicle until after separating the vehicles involved in the collision.
Remove the explosives from the vehicle before separating the vehicles involved in the collision.

Q.3

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.4

With your low beam headlights turned on, you should be able to see about ____ ahead of your vehicle.

15 feet
75 feet
100 feet
250 feet

Q.5

The identification number associated with a hazardous material should appear:

On the material's packaging.
On the vehicle's license plate.
Directly next to a placard.
On a bumper sticker on the vehicle.

Q.6

A tractor protection valve is:

A device that keeps air in the tractor or truck brake system, should the trailer break away or develop a bad leak.
A device that prevents theft.
A device that controls fuel levels.
A device that allows the battery to recharge efficiently.

Q.7

Placards must be placed:

In any manner, as long as they are visible.
So words and numbers are read from left to right.
Upside down.
Within three inches of other markings.

Q.8

The service air line is attached to the:

Relay valves.
Supply line.
Emergency air line.
Steering wheel.

Q.9

A CMV should:

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless transporting hazardous materials.
Not have a fire extinguisher, unless the vehicle will be traveling through remote areas.
Not have a fire extinguisher.
Have a fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment.

Q.10

Mirror adjustment can only be checked properly if:

The trailer is straight.
There is no trailer attached to the tractor.
The vehicle is on a slight incline.
The vehicle is on a slight decline.

Q.11

To ensure you do not interfere with traffic while driving a heavy vehicle, you should:

Switch gears while driving uphill.
Try to pass other vehicles while driving uphill.
Stay in the right lane.
Ride the brakes while driving downhill.

Q.12

Unbaffled tanks are also referred to as ____ tanks.

Smooth bore
Continuous
Dynamic
Standard

Q.13

Stopping distance can be affected by:

Speed.
Sunshine.
Time of day.
Traffic.

Q.14

When double clutching, if you remain in neutral for too long and can’t get your vehicle into the next gear, you should:

Stop the vehicle and start over.
Return to neutral, release the clutch, increase your speed, and try again.
Skip over your intended gear and move into the next gear.
Just keep the vehicle in neutral.

Q.15

When passing a bicycle, you must allow at least ____ between your vehicle and the bicycle.

One foot
Two feet
Four feet
15 feet

Q.16

After connecting the air lines to the trailer while coupling, you should:

Supply air to the trailer.
Chock the wheels.
Inspect the fifth wheel.
Connect the electrical cord.

Q.17

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

A driver talking to a passenger in their vehicle
A child on the side of the road
A construction worker on the side of the road
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus

Q.18

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.19

If you must use the controlled braking method while transporting liquid cargo, you should:

Apply the brakes with about half of your usual force.
Apply the brakes so the wheels lock.
Apply the brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
Apply the brakes about halfway, but keep the wheels rolling.

Q.20

When nearing a construction worker who is close to the road, you should:

Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Not drive in any lane.
Wait until the construction is complete before proceeding.