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

Q.1

When slowing down, you should ____ to warn other drivers

Use a turn signal
Sound your horn
Tap your brakes

Q.2

How much water must be present for a vehicle to hydroplane?

Usually several inches
A good amount, such as a large puddle
A small amount

Q.3

After arriving to a destination, a driver should:

Rest.
Remind passengers to take their belongings with them when they exit.
Only make announcements after passengers have begun to exit the bus.

Q.4

During the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:

Change a tire.
Explain to the examiner what you are inspecting and why.
Estimate the weight of a load on a trailer.

Q.5

A cargo van is:

Usually the same height with or without a load.
Usually taller with a heavy load than with a light load.
Usually shorter with a heavy load than with a light load.

Q.6

If you’re unfamiliar with the area in which you must back up, you should:

Get out of your vehicle and walk around the area to become more familiar with it.
Not use both side mirrors because it can be distracting.
Wait for someone else to back up in the area so you can see how they do it.

Q.7

The two indicators that determine when you should upshift are:

Engine speed and road speed.
Other trucks and driving conditions.
Timing and road position.

Q.8

Emergency roof hatches on a bus:

Must be closed before the bus is driven.
Can be opened to allow for air movement during a drive.
Must be removed before the bus is driven.

Q.9

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

Always pump the brakes several times before holding down the brake pedal.
Brake normally.
Press down the brake pedal as hard as possible every time you slow or stop.

Q.10

Poisonous fumes can enter a cab due to:

A defective exhaust system.
Using the wrong type of fuel.
A lack of oil in the engine.

Q.11

As part of the vehicle inspection test, a CDL applicant will be asked to:

Check the engine oil level.
Replace a tire.
Remove the alternator belt.

Q.12

A standee line on a bus:

Marks where riders may not stand.
Is useful to get passengers to board and exit the bus.
Is a part of the air conditioning system.

Q.13

When should a driver sign a vehicle inspection report?

After every trip
If noted defects are repaired
After each fueling

Q.14

The steering wheel should be:

Held with both hands.
Held with one hand to keep the other hand free.
Held with one hand at a time, alternating between hands.

Q.15

When inspecting your vehicle, you should check for all of the following, except:

Too much air pressure in your tires.
Too little air pressure in your tires.
A consistent name brand across all of your tires.

Q.16

If you plan to slow down, you can warn drivers behind you by:

Slamming on the brakes.
Tapping the brakes a few times and before braking.
Turning on one set of turn signals.

Q.17

Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person who should concern motorists?

A driver talking to a passenger in their vehicle
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus
A construction worker on the side of the road

Q.18

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.19

Which of the following is not a cause of hydraulic brake failure?

Loss of hydraulic pressure
Brake fade on long hills
Downshifting

Q.20

When should mirror adjustments be made?

Before starting a trip
While driving
When a vehicle is stopped at a traffic signal

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