CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (SECS. 1,
2, 3, 12, 13)EXAM 100% ACCURATE.
Who must have a CDL? - ANSWER1. Operate a vehicle with a GVWR more than
26,000lbs
2. Trailers with a GVWR more than 10,000lbs if the gross comb weight rating is more
than 26,000lbs
3. More than 15 persons including driver
4. Vehicles with hazardous materials placards
Can you have more than one license? - ANSWERNo. You can be fined up to $5,000 or
put in jail.
How long do you have to notify employer of conviction of a traffic violation? -
ANSWER30 days (except parking).
How long do you have to notify your vehicle licensing agency of convictions in another
jurisdiction? - ANSWER30 days (except parking)
How much driving history must you give your employer? - ANSWERAll driving jobs held
for the past 10 years. Do this when you apply.
What is the fine for driving without a CDL? - ANSWERUp to $5,000 or jail
How first-time offenses will cause the loss of CDL? - ANSWERAll one year
- Driving a CMV under the influence
- Leaving the scene of an accident of your CMV
- Using your CMV to commit a felony
- Refusing sobriety test while driving CMV
- Causing death of other negligent or criminal operation of CMV
- Driving a CMV while CDL is revoked, suspended, canceled or disqualified
- If offense occurs while driving placarded for hazard material it is 3 years
When will you lose CDL for life? - ANSWERSecond offense
Using CMV to commit a felony involving controlled substances
What offenses result in 60-day loss of CDL? - ANSWER- 2 serious traffic violations or 1
violation of a law regulating rr crossing within a 3-year period involving a CMV
What offenses result in a 120-day loss of CDL? - ANSWER3 serious traffic violations or
2 violations at rr crossing within a 3-year period
, What results in 1-year loss of CDL? - ANSWER3 violations of a law at rr crossing within
a 3-year period
What are considered serious traffic violations? - ANSWERexcessive speeding
(+15mph), reckless driving, improper or erratic lane changes, following too closely, fatal
traffic accidents, driving CMV without a CDL, driving CMV without CDL in possession.
When is it illegal to drive a CMV? - ANSWERWhen BAC is .04% or more. You lose CDL
for one year on first offense, life on second. If less than .04% and detectable then out of
service for 24 hours.
How much tread depth is needed? - ANSWER4/32" on front tires, 2/32" on other tires.
Can radial and bias-ply tires be used together? - ANSWERNo.
Can regrooved, recapped, or retreaded tires be used on the front wheels of a bus? -
ANSWERNo.
What are the signs of a damaged rim? - ANSWERRust around wheel nuts may mean
looseness.
Missing clamps, spacers, studs, or lugs
Mismatched, bent, or cracked lock rings
Wheels or rims with welding reparis.
What are the signs of bad brake drums or shoes? - ANSWERCracked drums
Shoes with grease or oil
Shoes worn thin, broken, missing
What are the signs of a steering system defect? - ANSWERSteering wheel play of more
than 10 degrees.
What are signs of suspension system defects? - ANSWERSpring hangers, leaves,
shock absorbers, torque rod or arm, u-bolts
What are signs of exhaust system defects? - ANSWERexhaust pipes, mufflers,
tailpipes, vertical stacks,
What is your responsibility if cargo contains hazardous materials? - ANSWERInspect for
proper papers and placarding. Make sure cargo is balanced and secure.
What are the seven steps in a pre-trip inspection? - ANSWER1. Vehicle overview
2. Check engine compartment (parking brake on and wheels chocked)
3. Start engine and inspect inside cab
4. Turn off engine and check lights (parking brake on, turn off engine, take key)
5. Do walk-around inspection
6. Check signal lights
2, 3, 12, 13)EXAM 100% ACCURATE.
Who must have a CDL? - ANSWER1. Operate a vehicle with a GVWR more than
26,000lbs
2. Trailers with a GVWR more than 10,000lbs if the gross comb weight rating is more
than 26,000lbs
3. More than 15 persons including driver
4. Vehicles with hazardous materials placards
Can you have more than one license? - ANSWERNo. You can be fined up to $5,000 or
put in jail.
How long do you have to notify employer of conviction of a traffic violation? -
ANSWER30 days (except parking).
How long do you have to notify your vehicle licensing agency of convictions in another
jurisdiction? - ANSWER30 days (except parking)
How much driving history must you give your employer? - ANSWERAll driving jobs held
for the past 10 years. Do this when you apply.
What is the fine for driving without a CDL? - ANSWERUp to $5,000 or jail
How first-time offenses will cause the loss of CDL? - ANSWERAll one year
- Driving a CMV under the influence
- Leaving the scene of an accident of your CMV
- Using your CMV to commit a felony
- Refusing sobriety test while driving CMV
- Causing death of other negligent or criminal operation of CMV
- Driving a CMV while CDL is revoked, suspended, canceled or disqualified
- If offense occurs while driving placarded for hazard material it is 3 years
When will you lose CDL for life? - ANSWERSecond offense
Using CMV to commit a felony involving controlled substances
What offenses result in 60-day loss of CDL? - ANSWER- 2 serious traffic violations or 1
violation of a law regulating rr crossing within a 3-year period involving a CMV
What offenses result in a 120-day loss of CDL? - ANSWER3 serious traffic violations or
2 violations at rr crossing within a 3-year period
, What results in 1-year loss of CDL? - ANSWER3 violations of a law at rr crossing within
a 3-year period
What are considered serious traffic violations? - ANSWERexcessive speeding
(+15mph), reckless driving, improper or erratic lane changes, following too closely, fatal
traffic accidents, driving CMV without a CDL, driving CMV without CDL in possession.
When is it illegal to drive a CMV? - ANSWERWhen BAC is .04% or more. You lose CDL
for one year on first offense, life on second. If less than .04% and detectable then out of
service for 24 hours.
How much tread depth is needed? - ANSWER4/32" on front tires, 2/32" on other tires.
Can radial and bias-ply tires be used together? - ANSWERNo.
Can regrooved, recapped, or retreaded tires be used on the front wheels of a bus? -
ANSWERNo.
What are the signs of a damaged rim? - ANSWERRust around wheel nuts may mean
looseness.
Missing clamps, spacers, studs, or lugs
Mismatched, bent, or cracked lock rings
Wheels or rims with welding reparis.
What are the signs of bad brake drums or shoes? - ANSWERCracked drums
Shoes with grease or oil
Shoes worn thin, broken, missing
What are the signs of a steering system defect? - ANSWERSteering wheel play of more
than 10 degrees.
What are signs of suspension system defects? - ANSWERSpring hangers, leaves,
shock absorbers, torque rod or arm, u-bolts
What are signs of exhaust system defects? - ANSWERexhaust pipes, mufflers,
tailpipes, vertical stacks,
What is your responsibility if cargo contains hazardous materials? - ANSWERInspect for
proper papers and placarding. Make sure cargo is balanced and secure.
What are the seven steps in a pre-trip inspection? - ANSWER1. Vehicle overview
2. Check engine compartment (parking brake on and wheels chocked)
3. Start engine and inspect inside cab
4. Turn off engine and check lights (parking brake on, turn off engine, take key)
5. Do walk-around inspection
6. Check signal lights
