Take New York CDL Class A Knowledge Test 2

QUESTION 1 / 25

What is removed when an air tank is drained?

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AWater and oil✓BAmmonia✓CWood✓DChlorine✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When a construction worker is close to the road, you should:

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AIncrease your speed.✓BDecrease your speed.✓CNot drive in any lane.✓DWait to proceed until the construction is complete.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What is the maximum fine for driving a CMV without a CDL?

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A$25✓B$50✓C$150✓D$300✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Distracted drivers may be:

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AStaying within their lanes.✓BTraveling at consistent speeds.✓CPreoccupied with using their cell phones.✓DNot talking to anyone else in their vehicles.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When conducting a vehicle inspection, you will need to identify all of the following, except:

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AThe power steering belt.✓BThe water pump belt.✓CThe alternator belt.✓DThe water compressor belt.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) can be identified by:

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AA sticker on the control panel.✓BA yellow lamp on the instrument panel.✓CThe letters "ABS" on the brake pedal.✓DA metal plate on the inside of the driver’s side door.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

While operating a CMV:

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AYou are not required to wear a safety belt.✓BYou are only required to wear a safety belt if your vehicle does not have airbags.✓CYou are required to wear a safety belt, but only if hauling more than 1,000 pounds of cargo.✓DYou are always required to wear a safety belt.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

While driving, you should:

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ADevelop plans to get out of any dangerous situation that could arise.✓BEnjoy the scenery.✓CNever look at the mirrors.✓DFocus on your own driving and not worry about other drivers.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

The most common type of foundation brake used is the:

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AS-cam drum brake.✓BC-cam drum brake.✓CG-cam disc brake.✓DP-cam disc brake.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Regarding winter driving, all of the following are true, except:

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AFront tires should have a tread depth of at least 4/32 an inch.✓BTires should be slightly deflated.✓CRear tires should have a tread depth of at least 2/32 an inch.✓DUse a gauge to verify that each tire has a safe tread depth.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Belts in the engine compartment should be:

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AFrayed.✓BTight.✓CGreasy.✓DEasy to slide off.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

During a static leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a single vehicle with air brakes is ____ in one minute.

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A1 psi✓B2 psi✓C3 psi✓D4 psi✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If a truck's Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is not working:

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AThe truck will not have any brakes.✓BThe truck should be driven only at slow speeds.✓CThe truck will still have brakes.✓DThe truck will lack brakes on its left side.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

A driver should stop after a short distance after changing a tire to:

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AEnsure that the wheel nuts are tight on the newly-changed tire.✓BEnsure that there is still enough air pressure in the tire.✓CEnsure that the correct tire was changed.✓DEnsure that changing one tire did not damage another tire.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A driver should always:

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AStay in the right lane.✓BHave an emergency plan.✓CStay in the left lane.✓DDrive above the speed limit.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When taking the on-road driving test, you will be evaluated on your lane usage. Which of the following is an example of poor lane usage?

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ANot driving over curbs or sidewalks✓BStopping behind crosswalks✓CDriving in the leftmost lane if more than one driving lane is available✓DFinishing a right turn in the rightmost lane✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash on the road ahead of you, you should:

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ABlock the driver in with your vehicle.✓BStop after the crash scene and report the driver’s aggressive behavior to the police.✓CContinue driving and mind your own business.✓DPull over and yell at the driver.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When driving, you should stop and take a break ____ to avoid becoming too tired.

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AEvery half hour✓BEvery hour✓CEvery two hours✓DEvery six hours✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When backing, it is best to:

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ARely only on the passenger’s side mirror.✓BTry to back up quickly.✓CTurn toward the passenger’s side whenever possible.✓DUse a helper, if possible.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

In the event of an engine fire, you should not:

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ATurn the engine off as soon as possible.✓BKeep the fire from spreading.✓COpen the hood.✓DSpray from the underside of the vehicle.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If carrying a heavy load that is slowing you down, you should:

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ADrive in the left lane.✓BDrive in the right lane.✓CDrive on the shoulder.✓DKeep the vehicle in second gear.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

If hydraulic brakes fail, a driver can reduce their speed by:

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AShifting into a higher gear.✓BShifting into a lower gear.✓CFinding a hill.✓DLetting the truck run out of gas.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Why should the steps of a pre-trip inspection be done in the same order each time?

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AYou will be less likely to forget a step.✓BYou will get faster.✓CIt is required by law.✓DThe form must be followed in order.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

What can happen if the air pressure gets too low in an air brake system?

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AThe brakes may squeak.✓BThe brakes may not work.✓CThe brakes may be sluggish.✓DThe brakes will be very sensitive.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

If braking at a speed of 55 mph while driving on dry pavement, the brake lag can add ____ to your vehicle's total stopping distance.

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A32 feet✓B15 feet✓C50 feet✓D10 feet✓