Class A CDL Practice Test – Part 1

What is the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999?

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as ______.

If you are not a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you will ______.

All drivers who need a CDL must take what test?

Failing to slow down and check that the tracks are clear of an approaching train can result in you losing your CDL for at least _____ for your first violation.

If you are driving in very hot weather, it’s a good idea to check your tires every ______.

If you are driving in freezing temperatures, which of the following is a quick and easy way to see if ice has formed on the road?

When should you conduct an after-trip inspection?

When trying to figure out how much space you should have in front of your vehicle, a generally good rule to follow is that if you are travelling below 40 mph you need at least one second for each ____ of your vehicle’s length.

If the malfunction lamp stays on after the bulb check, __________.

If you are transporting a sealed load, how often should you inspect it?

To prevent your cargo from being top-heavy, put the __________.

Blocking is used in the __________ of a piece of cargo to keep it from sliding.

A front-end header board _____.

When you are transporting cargo, you should inspect your cargo within the first ___ miles.

To check the slack adjusters on S-cam brakes you need to _______.

The air compressor governor allows the air start pumping again when it reaches the cut-in level or at approximately ______.

The most common type of foundation brake is?

What is the purpose of a front-brake limiting valve?

A dual air brake system ________.