Take Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) HW Practice Test

QUESTION 1 / 10

Which statement best describes the effect of idling on operating costs?

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AIdling Reduces Operating Costs✓BIdling Has No Effect On Operating Costs✓CIdling Increases Operating Costs Due To Wasted Fuel✓DIdling Only Affects Emissions, Not Costs✓

QUESTION 2 / 10

After the vehicle inspection, inspectors will want to look at your CDL, record of duty status, vehicle registration, fuel license, and:

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Ainsurance card.✓Bshipping papers.✓Caccident history for the past year.✓Dboth A and B.✓

QUESTION 3 / 10

Which statement is true regarding the packing group for hazmat shipments?

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AIf a packing group exists, it must be listed on the shipping paper.✓BPacking group is always required regardless of material.✓CPacking group is never listed on the shipping paper.✓DPacking group is optional even when it exists.✓

QUESTION 4 / 10

If you find cracked, loose, or damaged suspension components, what is a likely consequence?

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AImproved ride quality✓BIncreased fuel economy✓CReduced ride stability and safety✓DNo effect✓

QUESTION 5 / 10

Perception distance is defined as the distance traveled from the time you see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.

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AYour reaction time begins✓BYour brain recognizes it✓CYou apply brakes✓DYou stop✓

QUESTION 6 / 10

Which of the following is an important function served by the bill of lading?

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AAll of the above✓BIt is a contract naming the parties involved, specific rate or charge for transportation, and agreement and stipulations regarding the limitations of the carrier's common law liability.✓CIt lists other obligations assumed by the parties or matters agreed upon by them.✓DIt is a receipt issued by the carrier to a shipper for goods received for transportation.✓

QUESTION 7 / 10

A 34-hour restart is never mandatory and is optional.

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ATrue✓BFalse✓CNot specified✓DSometimes✓

QUESTION 8 / 10

What is the minimum tread depth for the steer-tire?

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A2/32 inch✓B6/32 inch✓C8/32 inch✓D4/32 inch✓

QUESTION 9 / 10

Which BASIC is most directly associated with compliance for transporting hazardous materials?

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AUnsafe Driving BASIC✓BHours-of-Service Compliance BASIC✓CHazardous Materials Compliance BASIC✓DDriver Fitness BASIC✓

QUESTION 10 / 10

Which statement best describes the primary approach to roadside inspections?

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ADo thorough inspections and keep the vehicle well-maintained.✓BOnly carry extra speed and plan routes to avoid weigh stations.✓CInteract with the inspector in a confrontational manner if you disagree.✓DAvoid making eye contact.✓