Washington CDL Tank 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

The trailer hand valve should be used:

To test the trailer brakes.
To check the connection between the trailer and tractor.
To accelerate.

Q.2

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.3

If your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks, you should:

Sit in the cab and call for help.
Exit the cab and walk away from the tracks.
Motion for another driver to push your vehicle.

Q.4

An indicator that cargo contains hazardous materials is:

The cargo is stored in cylinder tanks.
The cargo is picked up from a supermarket.
The cargo is packaged in cardboard boxes.

Q.5

Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:

It is difficult to see behind the vehicle.
Most trucks do not have the ability to move in reverse.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.

Q.6

When a tank that is divided by bulkheads is being loaded with liquid cargo, most of the weight should be placed:

In the top of the tank.
In the middle of the tank.
In the rear of the tank.

Q.7

To prevent a vehicle from rolling backward when beginning to move forward from a stopped position, you should:

Turn off the engine.
Partly engage the clutch.
Apply the emergency brake.

Q.8

What does an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) do?

It allows a vehicle's wheels to lock up.
It prevents a vehicle's wheels from locking up.
It makes turning a vehicle easier.

Q.9

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.10

The service air line is often controlled by the foot brake and is attached to the ____ valves.

Relay
Supply
Emergency

Q.11

Watching the road ahead:

Is more dangerous than only watching your mirrors.
Does not help you drive more safely.
Can help you avoid the need for sudden lane changes.

Q.12

Regrooved tires are:

Allowed only on the front of a bus.
Allowed only on the rear of a bus.
Not allowed anywhere on a bus.

Q.13

Which of the following is true?

It is safe to drive on a tire that is missing one or two lug nuts.
A cracked lock ring on a rim is safe if you are not driving faster than 55 mph.
A missing clamp on a rim is dangerous and should be corrected.

Q.14

When filling a tank that has been separated by bulkheads, most of the weight should be in the:

Front of the tank.
Middle of the tank.
Rear of the tank.

Q.15

If you press the tractor air supply control and your trailer's spring brakes do not release, you should:

Inspect the air line connections.
Activate the Anti-Lock Braking System.
Turn the engine off and on again.

Q.16

A ramp's posted speed limit:

Is suitable for all vehicles.
Is suitable for some vehicles, but may be too fast for a large CMV.
Is just a suggestion and may be exceeded.

Q.17

If your brakes fail while you are traveling downhill and there is no available escape ramp, you should:

Keep pumping the brakes.
Turn the vehicle off.
Drive into an open field.

Q.18

One way to prevent drowsiness while driving is to:

Drive alone.
Avoid regular exercise.
Get adequate sleep the night before the trip.

Q.19

What does a shipping paper describe?

The materials being transported
How the materials will be transported
Who should accept the materials being transported

Q.20

Mirrors should be:

Checked only when changing lanes.
Checked frequently.
Checked only if there is a reason to suspect a problem.

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