South Carolina CDL Passenger 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When driving on the expressway during the skills test, you should:

Switch lanes frequently.
Use your mirrors to check traffic as needed.
Drive on the left side of the lane.
Drive above the posted speed limit.

Q.2

When approaching your vehicle as part of your pre-trip inspection, you should look for what as a sign of trouble?

A puddle of oil under the vehicle
Inflated tires
Lug nuts that look tight

Q.3

A cardboard box on the roadway:

Should be expected to be on the roadway.
Is usually empty and harmless.
Could contain a heavy object that could damage vehicles.

Q.4

How much water must be on a road surface for a vehicle to hydroplane?

Usually several inches
A good amount, such as a large puddle
A small amount
None

Q.5

To prevent fatigue while driving, you should:

Keep the cab warm.
Keep the cab cool.
Keep the cab poorly ventilated.
Close the vents.

Q.6

During a pre-trip inspection, what is the best method for checking your lights?

Parking near a mirror to look for a reflection
Activating the lights, then exiting the vehicle to check
Looking on the instrument panel to see if any warning lights are illuminated
Driving in traffic and waiting for other drivers to let you know your lights are out

Q.7

On a passenger bus, carry-on baggage:

Should be placed in the aisle.
Must be stored away from the aisle.
Must be kept on a rider’s lap.

Q.8

How could you reduce your stress while driving?

Drink a caffeinated beverage
Talk on your cell phone
Gesture at other drivers
Listen to calming music

Q.9

During a pre-trip inspection, belts in the engine compartment should be:

Loosened.
Checked for tightness.
Inspected only if they seem frayed.
Left alone and not inspected.

Q.10

When leaving your vehicle, you should:

Apply the parking brake.
Apply the air brakes.
Not apply any brake.
Disconnect the trailer.

Q.11

What should you do when confronted with an aggressive driver?

Make eye contact.
Try to stay in the other driver’s way.
Ignore their gestures.
Have a conversation.

Q.12

Why do drivers have to inspect their vehicles?

It is usually a company policy.
It is usually a local ordinance.
It is a federal and state law.
It adds to the amount of time for which they will be paid.

Q.13

Escape ramps are ramps that can be used:

Only by automobiles, not trucks.
To leave the highway and enter a two-lane highway.
To stop runaway vehicles on steep downhills.

Q.14

If making a tight turn, the operator of a CMV should:

Be able to drive as fast as the driver of a car.
Not be concerned about speed, but focus on the road.
Warn drivers behind by braking early and slowing gradually.

Q.15

Empty trucks often take a shorter distances to come to a complete stop than fully-loaded trucks.

True
False

Q.16

Joggers who are wearing headsets:

Are usually aware of what is happening around them.
May not be aware of what is happening around them.
Can clearly hear sounds of traffic.
Usually don’t have music playing.

Q.17

If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:

Brake as hard as possible.
Release the steering wheel.
Stay off the brakes and let the vehicle slow down.
Stop on the roadway.

Q.18

When a vehicle is started, the coolant temperature should:

Decrease.
Rise slowly.
Hold steady.

Q.19

Stopping distance can be affected by:

Speed.
Sunshine.
Time of day.
Traffic.

Q.20

The person resonsible for a vehicle's safe operation is the shipper.

True
False

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