Utah CDL Double 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

Before starting down a hill, you should:

Shift into a higher gear.
Shift into a lower gear.
Accelerate.
Move into the left lane.

Q.2

After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop after a short distance to:

Check the tightness of the lug nuts.
Ensure that the tire tread depth is good.
Ensure that the correct tire was changed.
See if rocks have gotten into the tread.

Q.3

When it is difficult to see, such as at dawn or dusk, what is the best way to make your vehicle more visible?

Use your high beam lights.
Use your low beam lights.
Use only your clearance lights.
Do not use any lights.

Q.4

When driving on a long downhill slope, you should brake by:

Only using the brakes.
Mostly using the brakes and occasionally downshifting.
Downshifting and then using the brakes.

Q.5

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.6

What can the “crack-the-whip” effect do?

Turn over trailers.
Make loud noises.
Make trucks accelerate.
Make trucks decelerate.

Q.7

When stopping in an emergency situation, you should:

Veer your trailer to the right and stop.
Stop in a straight line.
Veer your trailer to the left and stop.

Q.8

When visually checking a coupling device, you should:

Look for mud on the fifth wheel.
Make sure the kingpin is polished.
Make sure there is a space between the upper and lower fifth wheel.
Make sure the locking jaws are closed on the kingpin.

Q.9

Which of the following is not a type of retarder?

Exhaust
Engine
Air
Electric

Q.10

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.

Q.11

When stopping a manual transmission vehicle, what should you do when the engine is close to idle?

Push in the clutch.
Push out the clutch.
Shift into neutral.
Shut off the vehicle.

Q.12

Convex mirrors:

Cannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Are illegal in most states.
Can help drivers see a larger area.

Q.13

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.14

Using an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

Is required in some states.
Shortens brake response time.
Provides additional control.

Q.15

When driving, mirrors should be used:

Only when there may be a problem.
Infrequently.
Regularly.

Q.16

While driving downhill, you should brake until you reach a speed that is ____ below your safe speed, then release the brake pedal.

5 mph
10 mph
15 mph
20 mph

Q.17

The weight of a truck:

Usually has no impact on stopping distance.
Is a major factor affecting stopping distance.
Is not as important as the type of cargo in determining stopping distance.

Q.18

When changing lanes, you should:

Move quickly, before other vehicles can enter into the lane.
Move slowly in case another vehicle is in the lane.
Not use a turn signal.
Avoid the right lane.

Q.19

Looking far ahead of your vehicle when driving is:

Discouraged because the road ahead is not as important as your current location.
Encouraged to help you identify hazards as early as possible.
Not allowed.
Only encouraged when transporting hazardous materials.

Q.20

You should ____ if the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving.

Stop where you are and park
Exit the roadway as soon as safely possible
Continue driving normally

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