CDL

CDL practice questions, page 8 of 10, with answer review and explanations.

Question 36

Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe to haul?

  1. In large cities and over bridges.
  2. During bad weather or in mountains.
  3. Through tunnels and over bridges.
  4. At night or during rush hour traffic.

Question 37

Name the two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed?

  1. To protect people from spilled cargo, and to protect the environment from spilled cargo.
  2. To protect the environment from spilled cargo, and to protect the cargo from weather.
  3. To protect people from spilled cargo, and to protect the cargo from weather.
  4. To keep cargo secure from possible thieves and to keep cargo a secret.

Question 38

What things should you check during a trip?

  1. Manifest and shipping papers.
  2. Check for load stability by slightly swerving from left to right within your lane.
  3. This is how can you test the trailer emergency brakes
  4. Map, directions, and weather report.
  5. Watch gauges, mirrors, use your senses to check for problems, look, listen, smell.

Question 39

What is the minimum tread depth for front tires?

  1. 1/32
  2. 2/32
  3. 4/32
  4. 6/32

Question 40

When backing, why is it important to use a helper?

  1. It is easier to have the helper back the truck for you.
  2. It is required by federal law.
  3. It is good to have someone else around to blame if you hit something.
  4. Helpers have nothing better to do than help you back up your truck.
  5. Because there are blind spots you can't see.