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

Q.1

Before entering a curve, you should:

Not use the mirrors.
Speed up.
Downshift.

Q.2

When dealing with a drunk passenger, you should:

Stop immediately and have them exit the bus.
Wait until an appropriate area, such as a regularly scheduled stop, and have them exit the bus.
Have other passengers keep the drunk passenger in line.
Give them coffee to help them sober up.

Q.3

Mirrors should be:

Checked only when changing lanes.
Checked frequently.
Checked only if there is a reason to suspect a problem.

Q.4

When exiting your vehicle, you must maintain ____ with the vehicle at all times.

One point of contact
Four points of contact
Three points of contact
Two points of contact

Q.5

If a tire fails, the driver should:

Keep one hand on the steering wheel and use their other hand to wave to other drivers.
Stomp on the brakes.
Not use the brakes.
Accelerate.

Q.6

When starting an engine, warning lights and buzzers should:

Turn on and stay on.
Flicker occasionally.
Turn off right away.

Q.7

When checking tires, finding which of the following is not a cause for concern?

Too much air pressure
Too little air pressure
Radial and bias-ply tires used together
Tread of at least 2/32 an inch on rear tires

Q.8

In icy conditions, a retarder should be:

Turned on.
Turned off.
Only used on the rear wheels.

Q.9

When asked to make a lane change during the skills test, you should:

Make the necessary traffic checks first.
Not use your mirrors.
Cut off other vehicles if needed to follow the instructions.
Not make the lane change if you don’t want to.

Q.10

When preparing to drive in the winter, be sure to check:

The coolant level.
The defrosting and heating equipment.
The windshield wipers.
All of the above.

Q.11

During the steering box portion of the vehicle inspection test, you should not:

Ensure that the steering box is securely mounted.
Ensure that the steering box is free of leaks.
Look for missing bolts in the steering box.
Assume all cotter keys are present.

Q.12

A pre-trip inspection:

Should never be completed the same way two times in a row.
Should always be completed in the same order.
Should only be done if it is sunny outside.
Should not be done if the driver thinks the vehicle is in good operating order.

Q.13

Why should your mirrors be adjusted to show the road behind you as well as part of your vehicle?

Having only the road in the mirrors would likely make the driver carsick.
Having part of the truck in the mirrors serves as a point of reference.
It is illegal to have only the road in the mirrors.
The driver should be able to see the reflection of surrounding vehicles on the trailer.

Q.14

If you are taking the driving test and the route does not include a railroad crossing, you:

Will not have to do anything related to a crossing.
May have to explain how you would cross railroad tracks.
Will have to take a different route.

Q.15

When driving a 50-foot truck at 50 mph, your minimum following distance should be:

Four seconds.
Five seconds.
Six seconds.

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

During the basic control skills test, you will receive points if you:

Pull up once.
Check your positioning.
Cross over exercise boundaries.

Q.18

If brakes fail on a long downgrade, the driver should:

Turn the vehicle off and then back on to reset the brakes.
Pump the brakes.
Look for an escape ramp or other way to stop.

Q.19

Rims with welding repairs:

Are unsafe.
Are acceptable on tires in the rear of the vehicle.
Are acceptable only when carrying a heavy load.
Are acceptable in combination vehicles.

Q.20

To change lanes, you should:

Move quickly.
Move slowly and smoothly.
Hold down your horn.

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