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Illinois CDL Passenger Test 1
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QUESTION 1 / 20
Most drivers are the least alert:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the morning.
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B
In cold weather.
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C
At night.
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D
After work.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
If federal inspectors judge your vehicle to be unsafe, they can:
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A
Bring you to a garage to have your vehicle fixed.
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B
Formerly request that you have your vehicle's problems fixed.
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C
Call a mechanic.
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D
Pull the vehicle out-of-service until it is fixed.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
The minimum size of placards identifying hazardous materials is:
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A
Four inches.
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B
Six and one-quarter inches.
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C
Nine and three-quarter inches.
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D
10 and three-quarter inches.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
A danger of looking at one mirror for too long is:
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A
You will be distracted by potential hazards.
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B
You may not see an upcoming hazard in another location.
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C
The mirrors may shake and move.
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D
You may notice a dirty spot on the mirror.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
If you must drive in reverse, it is helpful to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive as fast as possible and get it over with.
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B
First exit the truck and walk the path to look for obstacles.
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C
Use only the passenger side mirror.
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D
Stick your head out the window and look backward.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
A pre-trip inspection should include:
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A
A check of the engine oil level.
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B
Removing coolant.
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C
Spraying WD-40 into the air filter.
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D
Removing a tire.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
If a bus is disabled while passengers are still on board:
Choose one answer below.
A
Another bus should push the disabled bus to its destination.
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B
The bus should be towed to its destination.
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C
The passengers should be asked to push the bus.
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D
The bus may need be towed to the nearest safe location to discharge the passengers.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
When should you check and adjust your mirrors?
Choose one answer below.
A
Before starting a trip
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B
While driving
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C
After a trip
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D
Mirrors do not need to be adjusted.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
Pre-trip inspections should be done:
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A
Differently each time, emphasizing different items.
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B
The same way each time so you are less likely to forget something.
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C
Once in a while.
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D
By someone other than the driver.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test:
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A
Applicants will not have to identify the ABS.
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B
Windshield wipers are not to be addressed.
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C
Shock absorbers only need to be checked on one axle.
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D
The steering box should be checked for leaks.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
When steering to avoid a crash, you should:
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A
Only use one hand to steer.
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B
Keep both hands on the steering wheel.
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C
Not use your mirrors to check other lanes.
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D
Speed up as you get nearer to the hazard.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
A vehicle inspection:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is a waste of time.
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B
Is helpful in identifying minor issues before they become major problems.
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C
Should not be done by the driver.
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D
Should be performed once a month.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
If a tire fails, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use the brakes.
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B
Stay off the brakes.
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C
Swerve.
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D
Wave your arms at other drivers.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
When traction is poor, a driver should accelerate slowly:
Choose one answer below.
A
Because it is best to always accelerate very slowly.
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B
So they do not lose control of their vehicle.
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C
So the driver does not accelerate faster than the vehicle ahead.
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D
To be the last vehicle through an intersection.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
Water on bridges:
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A
Usually freezes before water on other parts of a roadway.
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B
Usually freezes after water on other parts of a roadway.
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C
Will not freeze.
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D
Is not a concern in cool weather.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
To prevent fatigue while driving, you should:
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A
Keep the cab warm.
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B
Keep the cab cool.
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C
Keep the cab poorly ventilated.
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D
Close the vents.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
Brake pads should:
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A
Be covered with grease.
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B
Be covered with oil.
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C
Be covered with brake fluid.
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D
Not have any oil or grease on them.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
When using mirrors while driving, you should:
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A
Look in the mirrors quickly.
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B
Look in the mirrors for extended periods of time.
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C
Use only the rearview mirror.
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D
Use only the driver’s side mirror.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
When approaching a railroad crossing, a driver should:
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A
Rely only on automated signals.
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B
Expect to hear a train.
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C
Cross the tracks before an approaching train reaches the crossing.
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D
Reduce their speed.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
During the vehicle inspection test, you will be required to do all of the following, except:
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A
Walk around the vehicle.
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B
Point to or touch each item.
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C
Explain what you are checking and why.
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D
Crawl under the vehicle.
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