CDL/CLP FINAL TEST
CTA exam with 100%
correct answers
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? -
answer Safety
encroachments - answer examiner will score number of times you touch
or cross over an exercise boundary line or cone with any portion of your
vehicle
1. For what three things related to cargo are drivers responsible? - answer
Inspecting your cargo, Recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight,
Knowing your cargo is properly secured and does not obscure your view
ahead or to the sides, Knowing your cargo does not restrict your access to
emergency equipment.
Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous
materials except: - answer Small-arms ammunition
Turns (What To do) - answer -Check traffic in all directions.
-Use turn signals and safely get into the lane needed for the turn.
-As you approach the turn:
Use turn signals to warn others of your turn.
-Slow down smoothly, change gears as needed to keep power, but do not
coast unsafely. Unsafe coasting occurs when your vehicle is out of gear
(clutch depressed or gearshift in neutral) for more than the length of your
vehicle.
-If you must stop before making the turn: Come to a smooth stop without
skidding.
,-Come to a complete stop behind the stop line, crosswalk, or stop signIf
stopping behind another vehicle, stop where you can see the rear tires on
the vehicle ahead of you (safe gap).
DO NOT let your vehicle roll.
-Keep the front wheels aimed straight ahead.
-When ready to turn:
Check traffic in all directions.
-Keep both hands on the steering wheel during the turn.
-Keep checking your mirror to make sure the vehicle does not hit anything
on the inside of the turn.
-Vehicle should not move into oncoming traffic. Vehicle should finish turn
in correct lane.
After turn:
-Make sure turn signal is off.
Get up to speed of traffic, use turn signal, and move into right-most lane
when safe to do so (if not already there).
-Check mirrors and traffic.
It is illegal to operate a CMV if your BAC is: - answer .04% or more.
What things should you check during a trip? - answer instruments, air
pressure gauge, temp gauge, pressure gauge, ammeter/voltmeter,
mirrors, tires, cargo/ cargo covers, lights.
You will lose your CDL for at least one year for a first offense of: - answer
If your BAC is .04% or higher or being under the influence of alcohol or
other controlled substances
Refusing blood alcohol tests
Laving the scene or an accident
Committing a felony
Driving with a suspended CDL
Causing a fatality through negligent operation of a CMV
, Intersections - answer -Decelerate gently.
-Brake smoothly and, if necessary, change gears.
-If necessary, come to a complete stop (no coasting) behind any stop
signs, signals, sidewalks, or stop lines maintaining a safe gap behind any
vehicle in front of you.
-Your vehicle must not roll forward or backward.
pull-ups (Skills) - answer when a driver stops and pulls forward to clear
an encroachment or to get a better position, it is scored as a "pull-up".
stopping without changing direction does not count as a pull-up
How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo? - answer
Within the first 50 miles; after you have driven for 3 hours or 150 miles;
after every break you take during driving
What is incorrect concerning disruptive passengers? - answer You must
remove the disruptive passenger immediately for the safety of the other
Name some key steering system parts. - answer steering wheel, tie rod,
steering shaft, hydraulic fluid reservoir, gear box, pitman arm, drag link,
steering knuckle, spindle, steering arm, power steering cylinder
On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make
sure it's safe, when: - answer 1. There is a traffic light showing green
2.The bridge has an attendant or traffic officer who controls traffic
whenever the bridge opens
How long will you lose your CDL if you commit any of the basic offenses
while operating a CMV that is placarded for hazardous materials? - answer
At least 3 years
When driving through an intersection: - answer -Check traffic thoroughly
in all directions.
-Decelerate and yield to any pedestrians and traffic in the intersection.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller BRAINBOOSTERS. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.