Have a fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment.

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless it is being used to transport hazardous materials.

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless it will be traveling through remote areas.

Virginia CDL Passenger 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

If you are transporting a drunk passenger, you should:

Force them to immediately exit the bus.
Wait until you are at an appropriate area, such as a stop or well-lit area, to have them exit the bus.
Give them coffee to help them sober up.

Q.2

When stopping, you should:

Press down the brake pedal quickly.
Press down the brake pedal gradually.
Lift up the brake pedal quickly.

Q.3

When driving, it is important that you:

Develop plans to get out of potentially dangerous situations.
Enjoy the scenery.
Turn your head all the way around rather than use mirrors.

Q.4

When checking tires, finding which of the following is not a cause for concern?

Too much air pressure
Tread of at least 4/32 of an inch in the grooves on front tires
Radial and bias-ply tires used together

Q.5

Aggressive driving is:

Operating a vehicle in a selfish or pushy manner.
Operating a vehicle with a strong regard for other motorists’ safety.
Operating a vehicle in the left lane.

Q.6

When taking the driving test and asked to make a turn, you should:

Not use a turn signal since you were told to make the turn.
Check traffic only to your right.
Check traffic in all directions.

Q.7

Which of the following is not a sign of tire failure?

A loud sound
Vibration
Smoother steering

Q.8

Rims with welding repairs:

Are not safe to be used.
Are acceptable to be used on tires on the rear of a vehicle.
Are acceptable to be used only when carrying a heavy load.

Q.9

Texting while driving is:

Allowed if you are contacting your employer.
Allowed when driving on rural roads.
Not allowed.

Q.10

A jogger wearing a stereo headset:

Is probably aware of what is happening around them.
May not be aware of what is happening around them.
Can hear the sounds of traffic.

Q.11

The leading factor resulting in death and injury in work zones is:

Speeding.
Stopping.
Under-inflated tires.

Q.12

If a vehicle is equipped with a retarder and the vehicle's drive wheels have poor traction:

The wheels will be more likely to skid.
The wheels will have improved traction.
The wheels will lock up.

Q.13

Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:

It is difficult for the driver to see behind the trailer.
There may be extra weight in the front of the vehicle.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.
Trailers are not made to be driven in reverse.

Q.14

A CMV should:

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless it is being used to transport hazardous materials.
Not have a fire extinguisher, unless it will be traveling through remote areas.
Have a fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment.

Q.15

Emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, are:

Only needed in vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Only needed for interstate travel.
Required in all commercial motor vehicles.

Q.16

When turning, you should:

Signal before the turn.
Turn off your turn signal just before starting the turn.
Signal only if vehicles are in front of you.

Q.17

If a driver has stopped on the road and is placing triangles to warn other motorists:

The triangles should be held between the driver and oncoming traffic.
The triangles should be carried behind the driver's back to prevent them from being seen by other drivers until they are placed.
The triangles should be held as low as possible.

Q.18

Which of the following is the best advice for driving in fog?

Try not to drive in fog.
Use your high beam headlights.
Turn off your lights.

Q.19

____ are the most likely to be affected by strong winds.

Light vehicles
Heavy vehicles
Vehicles with open windows

Q.20

Vehicles driving behind a truck:

May have difficulty seeing objects in front of the truck.
Often have a great view of the roadway in front of them.
Do not need to signal.