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West Virginia CDL Class A Knowledge Test 1
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QUESTION 1 / 25
After an accident, flares should be used with caution because:
Choose one answer below.
A
There may be spilled fuel on the ground that could ignite.
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B
Other drivers may not see the flares.
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C
Flares are expensive.
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D
Other drivers may get confused about what is happening.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which of the following statements is correct?
Choose one answer below.
A
Rims with a missing lug nut are acceptable if there are at least four other lug nuts on the rim.
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B
A cracked lock ring is acceptable if the vehicle is being driven at speeds under 55 mph.
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C
A missing clamp is dangerous and should be corrected.
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D
Welded repairs are acceptable for wheels on rear axles.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
To receive a hazardous materials endorsement, an applicant will be required to supply:
Choose one answer below.
A
Their fingerprints.
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B
Their shoe size.
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C
A list of countries visited within the last 10 years.
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D
Their employment history for the previous five years.
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QUESTION 4 / 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 5 / 25
What is Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)?
Choose one answer below.
A
The total weight of a vehicle and its cargo
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B
The total weight of a vehicle before cargo
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C
The total weight of cargo
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D
The maximum weight allowed to be transported by a vehicle
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QUESTION 6 / 25
On newer vehicles, how do you put on the parking brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
Move a lever to the right.
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B
Push in the yellow, diamond-shaped knob.
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C
Pull out the yellow, diamond-shaped knob.
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D
Pull up on the steering column.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When entering fog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Put on your high beam headlights.
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B
Increase your speed.
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C
Turn up the volume of the radio.
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D
Slow down.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
You should not use the parking brake:
Choose one answer below.
A
If your vehicle is stopped on a level surface.
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B
If your vehicle is stopped on a slight incline.
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C
If your vehicle's brakes are very hot.
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D
If your vehicle's other braking systems seem to be working adequately.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If your vehicle is equipped with a cargo lift, you should ensure that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The lift is loosely attached.
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B
The lift is not leaking.
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C
The lift is fully extended.
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D
The lift is the proper color.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
In very hot weather, tires should be checked regularly because:
Choose one answer below.
A
They may melt.
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B
Air pressure may increase with the temperature.
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C
The tread wears down extra quickly.
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D
The lug nuts may loosen.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
How many points will be added to your driving record for speeding between 11 and 14 mph over posted speed limit?
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 12 / 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 13 / 25
How can you avoid becoming drowsy on a trip?
Choose one answer below.
A
Get about three hours of sleep beforehand.
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B
Plan ahead, including stopping points.
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C
Do not build exercise into your daily routine.
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D
Schedule the trip at night.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Bent lock rings:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are acceptable.
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B
Are not a concern in dry weather.
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C
Are dangerous.
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D
Can lengthen tire life.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When making tight maneuvers, it is important for a driver to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Open the door for a better look.
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B
Use their mirrors.
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C
Flash their headlights.
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D
Open their cargo door.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Braking mechanisms are located ____ a brake drum.
Choose one answer below.
A
Outside
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B
Inside
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C
Next to
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D
On top of
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When the brake pedal is depressed, air brakes work:
Choose one answer below.
A
Immediately.
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B
After a short delay.
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C
After about a minute.
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D
Only if the green lever on the control panel is pushed down.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A driver should always:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in their lane.
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B
Have an emergency plan.
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C
Stay in the left lane.
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D
Drive above the speed limit.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
During a trip, which of the following does not need to be checked regularly?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pressure gauges
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B
Mirrors
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C
Tires
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D
Seat cushion
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When completing pre-trip inspections:
Choose one answer below.
A
The inspections should be done the same way each time.
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B
Different items should be checked each time.
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C
It is acceptable to check items in a different order each time.
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D
Not every item needs to be inspected each time.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If you see lights ahead while driving in fog:
Choose one answer below.
A
You can assume the lights are on the road.
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B
It may be a reflection.
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C
It may be an optical illusion.
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D
The lights may not indicate where the road is as the vehicle may have pulled off the roadway.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Don't spend too much time looking at a single mirror because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Conditions can change quickly.
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B
Looking at mirrors can make you drowsy.
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C
It can result in you driving a long distance without looking at the road.
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D
The mirror may not provide an accurate view of the road.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If you have more than one license:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are unlikely to be caught.
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B
You are doing nothing wrong.
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C
You will be penalized.
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D
There is no way for authorities to find out.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When the spring brakes are activated in a vehicle with air brakes, you should never:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn on the lights.
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B
Turn the vehicle off.
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C
Push the brake pedal down.
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D
Open the trailer doors.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Which of the following is not a sign of a person being drowsy?
Choose one answer below.
A
Frequent blinking
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B
Drifting from your lane
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C
Feeling hungry
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D
Yawning
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