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

Usually happens when vehicles are traveling at speeds above 65 mph.

An engine can be destroyed quickly.

A vehicle will get better gas mileage.

Should not be used on the front of a bus.

Should not be used on any vehicle.

Should not be used on trucks hauling gravel.

Vermont CDL Passenger 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Hydroplaning:

Rarely happens to trucks.
Usually happens when vehicles are traveling at speeds above 65 mph.
Can occur with a minimal amount of water on the roadway.

Q.2

Eating while driving is:

A good way to save time.
A dangerous activity.
Acceptable if you are eating foods that are easy to eat.

Q.3

When completing a conventional parallel parking maneuver, you should:

Back up past the parking space, then pull forward into it.
Pull forward past the parking space, then back into it.
Pull forward directly into the parking space.

Q.4

Who is responsible for the safe operation of a vehicle?

The driver
The mechanic
The owner

Q.5

If a vehicle's Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is malfunctioning:

The vehicle will have no brakes.
The vehicle will still be able to brake.
The vehicle will likely travel faster than usual.

Q.6

People working on a disabled vehicle:

Are probably aware of the roadway.
May be distracted by the repair and not pay attention to the roadway.
Are exempt from traffic laws.

Q.7

One way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver is to:

Talk on your cell phone while driving.
Question others' driving abilities.
Set realistic expectations regarding travel time.

Q.8

If a vehicle is equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), when the vehicle is started:

The brakes should lock up.
The ABS indicator light should turn on, then quickly shut off.
The steering wheel will not move until the air tanks are full.

Q.9

Broken suspension parts:

Should be repaired immediately.
Should be repaired, but not immediately.
Cannot be identified.

Q.10

A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a front tire.

1/32 of an inch
2/32 of an inch
4/32 of an inch

Q.11

When backing with a trailer, you should begin by:

Turning the steering wheel in the direction of the turn.
Turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.
Turning the wheel as sharply as possible.

Q.12

If you have an engine fire, you should:

Open the hood as soon as possible.
Turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Not use a fire extinguisher.

Q.13

When traction is poor, a driver should accelerate especially slowly:

Because it is always good to accelerate slowly.
To keep from losing control of the vehicle.
To keep from accelerating faster than the vehicle ahead.

Q.14

Without engine oil:

A vehicle will get better gas mileage.
An engine can be destroyed quickly.
The ABS won’t work properly.

Q.15

When driving on packed snow, you should reduce your speed by:

One-half or more.
About one-third.
About one-quarter.

Q.16

If driving on a surface with poor traction, a driver should accelerate slowly:

Because it is always good to accelerate slowly.
To keep from losing control of the vehicle.
So that they do not accelerate faster than the vehicle ahead.

Q.17

If other vehicles are having a difficult time getting around your truck on a road with two or more lanes, you should:

Speed up.
Drive on the shoulder.
Use the right lane.

Q.18

Which of the following determines your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

How much you drink
How frequently you drink
The temperature of the drink

Q.19

Of the following, which is not a recommended way to spot potential signs of trouble?

Watching the gauges
Using your senses
Checking critical items only at the beginning and end of a trip

Q.20

Regrooved tires:

Should not be used on any vehicle.
Should not be used on the front of a bus.
Should not be used on trucks hauling gravel.