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New York CDL Class A Knowledge Test 1
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QUESTION 1 / 25
During a static leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a triple combination vehicle with air brakes is ____ in a minute.
Choose one answer below.
A
3 psi
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B
5 psi
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C
7 psi
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D
9 psi
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the average driver’s reaction time?
Choose one answer below.
A
One-sixteenth of a second
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B
One-eighth of a second
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C
Between three-quarters of a second and one second
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D
Two seconds
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Your vehicle's final position should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Exactly where the examiner has instructed it to be.
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B
Within five feet of the final position described by the examiner.
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C
Wherever you can safely park.
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D
Within two feet of the final position described by the examiner.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
An item that is 40 feet long placed on a flatbed trailer should be secured by at least ____ tie-down(s).
Choose one answer below.
A
One
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B
Two
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C
Three
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D
Four
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QUESTION 5 / 25
While operating a CMV:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are not required to wear a safety belt.
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B
You are only required to wear a safety belt if your vehicle does not have airbags.
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C
You are required to wear a safety belt, but only if hauling more than 1,000 pounds of cargo.
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D
You are always required to wear a safety belt.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Emergency brakes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are not required on trucks.
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B
Are only required on trailers.
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C
Are required on tractors.
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D
Are optional.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Header boards:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should never be used.
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B
Protect the driver from being hit by cargo.
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C
Protect the driver's head when entering the cab of a truck.
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D
Provide extra storage.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If your truck or trailer catches fire, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Park in a congested area near trees.
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B
Pull into a service station.
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C
Park near other vehicles.
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D
Park in an open area.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
While driving, if it is discovered a vehicle's ABS is not working, the driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Put on their hazard lights.
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B
Downshift.
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C
Brake normally.
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D
Use their parking brake to stop.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
An air compressor governor will stop the compressor from pumping air once the air tanks have an air pressure level of:
Choose one answer below.
A
125 psi.
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B
100 psi.
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C
150 psi.
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D
80 psi.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When preparing to enter traffic, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wait for a large gap between vehicles.
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B
Be prepared for your vehicle to accelerate slowly, especially if it is loaded.
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C
Make sure you can completely cross traffic, if necessary, without interfering with traffic.
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D
Assume other drivers will make room for your much larger vehicle.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
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 13 / 25
Looking far ahead of your vehicle while driving is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Discouraged, as there is little you can do about something far up the road.
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B
Encouraged to help you identify hazards as early as possible.
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C
Not allowed.
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D
Only encouraged if you are transporting hazardous materials.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When stopping:
Choose one answer below.
A
The brake pedal should be pressed down gradually.
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B
The brake pedal should be pushed down quickly.
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C
The brake pedal should be pressed down repeatedly, but not held down continuously.
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D
The amount of force required on the brake pedal will be the same each time you slow or stop.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When taking the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear your safety belt.
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B
Obey all traffic signs.
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C
Complete the test without an accident.
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D
Demonstrate that you can use your cell phone while driving.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If using air tanks with manually operated drains, how often should you drain the tanks?
Choose one answer below.
A
Every day
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B
Once a week
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C
Once a month
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D
Once every 3,000 miles
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Applying the brake pedal causes air pressure to activate an electric switch and:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn off the brake lights.
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B
Turn on the low pressure warning light.
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C
Turn on the brake lights.
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D
Turn off the low pressure warning light.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When carrying a wide load, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive as fast as possible.
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B
Obtain special permits and follow special rules.
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C
Honk at other drivers to get them to move from the lane closest to you.
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D
Drive on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When using mirrors while driving, you should:
Choose one answer below.
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 20 / 25
A person working on a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of a road:
Choose one answer below.
A
Will likely pay attention to traffic on the road.
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B
May be focused on the repair and not paying attention to roadway traffic.
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C
Is exempt from traffic laws.
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D
Should not be assisted.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When driving through a work zone, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down.
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B
Speed up.
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C
Use a cell phone.
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D
Steer with one hand to keep the other hand free.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
In the event of an engine fire, you should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn the engine off as soon as possible.
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B
Keep the fire from spreading.
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C
Open the hood.
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D
Spray from the underside of the vehicle.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
While driving:
Choose one answer below.
A
A driver does not need to inform others of their intentions.
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B
A driver should only use turn signals if a vehicle is next to them.
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C
A driver should not use a turn signal if their lane change will be obvious.
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D
A driver should always use turn signals to inform others of their intentions.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When inspecting engine compartment belts during the vehicle inspection test:
Choose one answer below.
A
The belts should be checked for snugness, each with up to three inches of play.
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B
The water pump belt does not need to be identified.
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C
The air compressor belt should be removed.
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D
The applicant must identify which items are not belt-driven, if any.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Not apply the brakes.
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C
Put the vehicle in reverse.
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D
Turn the steering wheel as hard as possible.
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