Can occur with a minimal amount of water on the roadway.

Rarely occurs with large trucks.

Usually happens when vehicles are traveling faster than 65 mph.

The amount of time it takes to get ready to drive after sleeping

Utah CDL Tank 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

A thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces is called:

White ice.
Black ice.
Green ice.
Blue ice.

Q.2

Hazardous materials should be loaded and unloaded:

Away from heat sources.
Near heat, if possible.
With sharp objects.
By being rolled.

Q.3

Front-to-back surge is usually very strong in:

Baffled tanks.
Unbaffled tanks.
Leaf tanks.

Q.4

When driving in hot weather:

The air pressure in tires will decrease.
The engine oil can help to keep the engine cool.
Antifreeze is not important.

Q.5

If required, ____ identical placards must be placed on a vehicle.

Two
Four
Six
Eight

Q.6

In very hot weather, tires should be checked regularly because:

They may melt.
Air pressure may increase with the temperature.
The tread wears down extra quickly.
The lug nuts may loosen.

Q.7

The National Response Center must be notified of an incident resulting in any of the following, except:

Death.
Injury requiring hospitalization.
Injury not requiring hospitalization.

Q.8

When a tire goes flat, you may hear a loud bang. The truck will be affected:

Immediately.
After a short delay.
Only if the damaged tire is near the front of the truck.
Only if the truck is hauling a load.

Q.9

Mirrors should be checked:

Before every lane change.
When changing lanes, but only when other vehicles are nearby.
When changing lanes, but only if it is dark outside.

Q.10

If you are turning left where there are two available turning lanes:

It is better to take the rightmost lane.
It does not matter which lane you use.
It is better to take the leftmost lane.
You should use both lanes.

Q.11

Move over laws require a driver approaching a stopped emergency vehicle to:

Move into a lane that is not next to the stopped vehicle.
Drive on the shoulder.
Move into the far portion of their lane.
Increase their speed.

Q.12

Hydroplaning:

Rarely occurs with large trucks.
Usually happens when vehicles are traveling faster than 65 mph.
Can occur with a minimal amount of water on the roadway.

Q.13

Who is responsible for identifying the hazard class of materials being shipped?

The shipper
The carrier
The driver
The mechanic

Q.14

If a driver is given a leaking package or shipment, they should:

Accept it.
Refuse it.
Leave it on the side of the road.

Q.15

To prevent a trailer from rolling over, you should:

Speed up when nearing a corner.
Make sudden steering moves.
Take on-ramps faster than the posted speed limit.
Drive slowly around corners.

Q.16

When approaching a vehicle for a pre-trip inspection, a driver should look under the vehicle:

To see if the vehicle is on an incline.
To see if there are any fresh fluids on the ground.
To see if the vehicle is in a parking spot.

Q.17

When driving a tank vehicle with liquid cargo, the driver should:

Increase their following distance.
Deflate their tires.
Swerve periodically.

Q.18

If you doubt that you have enough space to safely drive under a bridge or sign, you should:

Drive faster.
Drive more slowly.
Drive on the shoulder.

Q.19

Eating while driving:

Is a good way to maximize your time.
Is encouraged during long trips.
Is a distraction to the driver.

Q.20

What is sleep debt?

When you fall behind on sleep
When you want to take a nap
Excess sleep
The amount of time it takes to get ready to drive after sleeping