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District Of Columbia CDL Passenger Test 1
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QUESTION 1 / 20
If you are unsure if there is enough space for your vehicle to safely travel under a bridge, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Swerve as you pass under the bridge.
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C
Slow down.
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D
Drive on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
What is a danger of rolling back when you start to accelerate?
Choose one answer below.
A
The transmission may be damaged.
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B
The truck is not made to go backwards.
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C
You may hit a vehicle behind you.
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D
You may lose your position in traffic.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
If you plan to slow down, you can warn drivers behind you by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slamming on the brakes.
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B
Tapping the brakes a few times and before braking.
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C
Turning on one set of turn signals.
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D
Putting your hand out the driver's side window and waving.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
After the engine is started, warning lights and buzzers should all:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay on.
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B
Flicker occasionally.
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C
Turn off right away.
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D
Turn off once the vehicle begins moving.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Bus accidents most frequently occur:
Choose one answer below.
A
At intersections.
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B
On highways.
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C
On rural roads.
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D
In parking garages.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
In bad weather, many drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
Like to drive in front of trucks.
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B
Like to be on the side of trucks.
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C
Like to follow trucks.
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D
Like to drive without using their lights.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
During a vehicle inspection, ensure that the landing gear is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Retracted.
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B
Fully raised.
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C
More worn on the passenger's side than on the driver's side.
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D
Well lit.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
Rollovers happen when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drivers turn too fast.
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B
Drivers turn too slowly.
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C
There is a lot of traffic.
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D
Vehicles are too close to one another.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
If a bus has a restroom, the restroom must include:
Choose one answer below.
A
An emergency buzzer.
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B
A window.
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C
Two exits.
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D
Paper towels.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, the hoses should be checked:
Choose one answer below.
A
For leaks.
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B
To ensure that they are still clear.
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C
To ensure that they are connected to the battery.
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D
To ensure that they contain the proper amount of play.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
When you are driving while drowsy, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Press on and try to finish the trip.
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B
Take drugs to keep awake.
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C
Stop and take a nap.
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D
Stop for a coffee break.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
When driving on the expressway during the skills test, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Switch lanes frequently.
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B
Use your mirrors to check traffic as needed.
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C
Drive on the left side of the lane.
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D
Drive above the posted speed limit.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
What is the minimum permitted size of a placard?
Choose one answer below.
A
Four square inches
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B
Seven square inches
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C
10 ¾ square inches
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D
32 square inches
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QUESTION 14 / 20
When approaching a railroad crossing:
Choose one answer below.
A
You will likely be able to outdrive a train.
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B
You should not rely only on warning signals.
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C
You should roll a window down to listen for an approaching train.
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D
You should only worry about the track closest to your vehicle.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull forward into a parking space.
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B
Drive in a figure eight.
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C
Alley dock.
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D
Sound your horn.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
When pulling back into traffic after making a stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume other drivers will allow you to merge.
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B
Wait for a gap in traffic that is large enough to allow you to accelerate and merge.
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C
Allow a passenger to get out and direct traffic to allow you to merge.
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D
Continually sound your horn until other drivers allow you to merge.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
A cardboard box on the roadway:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not a cause for concern.
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B
Is usually empty.
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C
May contain a heavy object that could damage your vehicle.
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D
Should be avoided by driving off the roadway.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
When approaching a railroad crossing while driving a bus, one way to better hear if a train is coming is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Open the emergency windows.
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B
Open the forward door.
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C
Wait until the passengers on the bus quiet down.
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D
Tell the passengers to get off the bus to check the tracks.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
When approaching a vehicle for a pre-trip inspection, a driver should look under the vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
To see if the vehicle is on an incline.
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B
To see if there are any fresh fluids under the vehicle.
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C
To see if the vehicle is in a parking spot.
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D
To see if the vehicle is on a decline.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
A stopped bus:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not a cause for concern.
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B
Is not a concern if passengers are not unloading.
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C
Should not be on the roadway.
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D
Is a concern, whether passengers are visible or not.
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