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

Q.1

You will often have to drive your vehicle under bridges and overpasses. If approaching such an opening, you should:

Assume the posted clearance height is accurate.
Assume the posted clearance height is inaccurate.
Measure the height of the opening before proceeding.

Q.2

A low air pressure warning signal:

Is not recommended on vehicles with air brakes.
Is required on vehicles with air brakes.
Is optional on vehicles with air brakes.

Q.3

When leaving your vehicle unattended:

The parking brake should be used.
The parking brake only needs to be used if the vehicle is parked on a slope.
The parking brake should not be used, as it can damage the tires.

Q.4

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.5

A driver who stops at a green light could be:

An impaired driver.
A driver who is color blind.
A person who does not know the rules of the road.

Q.6

When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, you should:

Get as close to the fire as possible.
Stand as far away from the fire as possible.
Aim the extinguisher at the top of the fire.

Q.7

When parked on a flat surface, you should:

Use wheel chocks to prevent your vehicle from moving.
Not use wheel chocks.
Use wheel chocks, but only if you have applied the parking brake.

Q.8

When starting an engine:

The brakes will lock up.
Warning lights should turn on, then quickly turn off.
Coolant temperatures should decrease.

Q.9

Vehicles with low underneath clearance may be difficult to drive:

Over railroad crossings.
In rural areas.
On wet roads.

Q.10

What does an air compressor do in an air brake system?

It pumps air into the air storage tanks.
It fills the tires.
It moves air to the back of the truck.

Q.11

A vehicle that is smaller than your vehicle:

Will usually be able to stop faster than your vehicle.
Will usually take more time to stop than your vehicle.
Will take about the same amount of time to stop as your vehicle.

Q.12

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.13

If you must cross traffic while driving a combination vehicle, you should:

Assume other drivers will make room for your vehicle.
Wait for a gap large enough for your vehicle to safely cross.
Rely only on your mirrors.

Q.14

A Class 1 hazardous material is:

An explosive.
Liquid.
Corrosive.

Q.15

If a speed limit is posted, the posted speed:

Should never be exceeded.
May be exceeded if passing another vehicle.
May be exceeded if driving in a rural area.

Q.16

The ____ trailer is the most likely to turn over if a driver takes a turn too quickly.

Front
Last
Middle

Q.17

When parked on the side of the road:

Use only the rear flashing lights.
Use only one set of turn signals.
Use your four-way flashers.

Q.18

When traveling down a steep grade, you switch into a lower gear:

Before beginning the grade.
When you have already started the grade.
As far down the grade as possible.

Q.19

Before a trip, make sure the glide plate is:

Detached from the vehicle.
Far from the upper fifth wheel.
Securely mounted to the trailer frame.

Q.20

Brakes out of adjustment will:

Work properly.
Cause some of the brakes to overwork and malfunction.
Allow better acceleration.

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