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

Q.1

When near a railroad crossing:

You should expect to hear every approaching train.
You may not hear a train, even if one is approaching.
You will hear two short blasts of a train's horn if a train is approaching.

Q.2

If driving through flowing water or a large puddle, you should:

Increase your speed.
Gently apply the brakes.
Try to stop in the water.

Q.3

Which of the following is not a reason to use your mirrors?

You are changing lanes.
You are making a turn.
You are looking at fuel prices.

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

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

Q.6

Maintaining a cushion of space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is:

Not encouraged, as it slows the flow of traffic.
Encouraged, as it allows you time to react to unexpected hazards.
Only encouraged if you are traveling with a passenger.

Q.7

When coupling:

You can assume all vehicles are the same.
Be sure that you are coupling correctly.
Cracks in the mounting are acceptable.

Q.8

When checking power steering hoses during a pre-trip inspection, you should look for:

Leaks.
Secure connections to the battery.
Extra hose pieces available for repairs.

Q.9

If you identify a distracted driver on the road, you should:

Tailgate them.
Flash your lights at them.
Give them plenty of space.

Q.10

The rods in S-cam brakes move the slack adjusters when air pressure is added to the brake chambers. This air pressure is added to the chambers when the driver:

Presses the brake pedal.
Uses the emergency brake.
Uses the trailer hand valve.

Q.11

When you must travel down a hill, when should you switch into a lower gear?

As you begin to move downward
As you go downhill and pick up speed
Before you start going downhill

Q.12

What tells you how much pressure is in your vehicle's air tanks?

The supply pressure gauge
The ABS malfunction lamp
The tractor protection valve

Q.13

Texting while driving is especially dangerous because:

It is both a mental and physical distraction.
A message may be upsetting to the driver.
People like to read and may become too engaged in their phones.

Q.14

You should test the low pressure warning signal by:

Turning on the engine and applying the trailer hand brake.
Rapidly pressing and releasing the brake pedal.
Removing wheel chocks and disengaging the parking brake.

Q.15

When driving a vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), brakes should be applied:

In the same way as they would be in a vehicle without ABS.
As the vehicle is placed in neutral.
With the hand brake.

Q.16

If a vehicle is power steering-equipped, the hoses should be:

Checked for leaks.
Securely connected to the battery.
Carrying fuel.

Q.17

How can you check hydraulic brakes?

Pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should not move.
Pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should move slowly toward the floor.
Pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should slowly rise.

Q.18

When the wheels of a trailer lock up:

The trailer will be drivable.
The trailer may swing around.
The vehicle will maintain steering.

Q.19

What can happen if the air pressure gets too low in an air brake system?

The brakes may squeak.
The brakes may stop working.
The brakes may be sluggish.

Q.20

When trying to put out an electrical fire, you should:

Use water.
Use a B:C extinguisher.
Use an X extinguisher.

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