Permits less weight per axle for axles that are close together.

Permits more weight for trucks.

Usually have a high center of gravity.

Usually have a low center of gravity.

Are usually not allowed to cross railroad tracks.

Tennessee CDL Passenger 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When carrying a wide load, a driver should:

Drive as fast as possible.
Obtain special permits and follow special rules, such as driving only during certain times.
Honk at other drivers to get them to move from the nearest lane.
Drive on the shoulder.

Q.2

During an applied leakage test, what is the maximum leakage rate that is safe for a single vehicle with air brakes?

10 psi in one minute
5 psi in one minute
3 psi in one minute

Q.3

A bridge formula:

Permits less weight per axle for axles that are close together.
Permits more weight for trucks.
Is not a concern for drivers.

Q.4

How are hazardous materials labeled?

With a booklet
With a round label
With a triangular label
With a diamond-shaped label

Q.5

At railroad crossings, bus drivers:

Do not need to stop.
Do not need to stop, but must reduce their speed to 25 mph below the posted speed limit.
Do not need to stop, but must open the door to listen for trains.
Must stop and check for any approaching trains.

Q.6

The center of gravity in a trailer should be:

As high as possible.
As low as possible.
At the rear of the trailer.

Q.7

Dry bulk tanks:

Usually have a low center of gravity.
Usually have a high center of gravity.
Are usually not allowed to cross railroad tracks.

Q.8

Fueling a bus while passengers are on board is:

Recommended, but only if the passengers are told about the refueling.
Recommended, but only if time is an issue.
Not recommended.

Q.9

If a person is boarding a bus while carrying a container of gasoline, the driver should:

Place the gasoline container near the back of the bus.
Keep the gasoline container near the front of the bus.
Place the gasoline container in the aisle.
Not allow the gasoline container onto the bus.

Q.10

At stops, a driver should:

Leave the bus.
Warn exiting passengers about potential hazards.
Talk with other bus drivers.

Q.11

When driving through a curve during the skills test, you should:

Veer from your lane if needed to complete the curve.
Reduce your speed after entering the curve.
Refrain from looking for other vehicles while turning.
Reduce your speed before entering the curve.

Q.12

When inspecting your brakes, a slack adjuster should move ____ from where it is attached to the push rod.

At least three inches
More than two inches
Up to five inches
No more than one inch

Q.13

On a bus, carry-on baggage should be stored:

In a manner that allows riders to exit through any window or door in an emergency.
In the aisle near the front of the bus.
On passengers’ laps.

Q.14

When alley docking, your vehicle should be parked:

With the front bumper on top of the front boundary line.
With the rear wheels over the rear boundary line.
Straight within the boundaries of the parking space.
At an angle within the boundaries of the parking space.

Q.15

If cargo on a flatbed trailer is 40 feet long, it must be secured by a minimum of:

One tie-down.
Two tie-downs.
Three tie-downs.
Four tie-downs.

Q.16

When inspecting the interior of a bus, you should:

Lock every emergency exit window.
Check every railing.
Remove loose handholds.

Q.17

If the low air pressure warning signal comes on, you should:

Continue driving, but have the brakes repaired within a week.
Pull over and inspect the brakes.
Phone a mechanic while driving.

Q.18

Brake fade is a result of:

Brakes being exposed to sunlight.
Brakes being exposed to moisture.
Excessive use of the brakes.

Q.19

What is often found in compressed air?

Water
Cardboard
Brake fluid

Q.20

If asked to sight-side back your vehicle into an alley, you should first:

Pull directly into the alley parking space.
Turn your vehicle to the right to position yourself directly in front of the alley.
Pull past the alley and stop perpendicular to the outer boundary.
Pull past the alley and stop parallel to the outer boundary.