CDL General Knowledge Secs. 1, 2, 3,

CDL General Knowledge (Secs. 1, 2, 3, 12, 13) All Rated A+

Who must have a CDL? Correct Answer-1. Operate a vehicle with a GVWR more than 26,000lbs

• Trailers with a GVWR more than 10,000lbs if the gross comb weight rating is more than 26,000lbs
• More than 15 persons including driver
• Vehicles with hazardous materials placards

Can you have more than one license? Correct Answer-No. You can be fined up to $5,000 or put in jail.

How long do you have to notify employer of conviction of a traffic violation? Correct Answer-30 days (except parking).

How long do you have to notify your vehicle licensing agency of convictions in another jurisdiction?Correct Answer-30 days (except parking)

How much driving history must you give your employer? Correct Answer-All driving jobs held for the past 10 years. Do this when you apply.

What is the fine for driving without a CDL? Correct Answer-Up to $5,000 or jail

How first-time offenses will cause the loss of CDL? Correct Answer-All one year

• Driving a CMV under the influence
• Leaving the scene of an accident of your CMV
• Using your CMV to commit a felony
• Refusing sobriety test while driving CMV
• Causing death of other negligent or criminal operation of CMV
• Driving a CMV while CDL is revoked, suspended, canceled or disqualified

• If offense occurs while driving placarded for hazard material it is 3 years

When will you lose CDL for life? Correct Answer-Second offense Using CMV to commit a felony involving controlled substances

What offenses result in 60-day loss of CDL? Correct Answer-- 2 serious traffic violations or 1 violation of a law regulating rr crossing within a 3-year period involving a CMV

What offenses result in a 120-day loss of CDL? Correct Answer-3 serious traffic violations or 2 violations at rr crossing within a 3-year period

What results in 1-year loss of CDL? Correct Answer-3 violations of a law at rr crossing within a 3-year period

What are considered serious traffic violations? Correct Answer-excessive speeding (+15mph), reckless driving, improper or erratic lane changes, following too closely, fatal traffic accidents, driving CMV without a CDL, driving CMV without CDL in possession.

When is it illegal to drive a CMV? Correct Answer-When BAC is .04% or more. You lose CDL for one year on first offense, life on second. If less than .04% and detectable then out of service for 24 hours.

How much tread depth is needed? Correct Answer-4/32" on front tires, 2/32" on other tires.

Can radial and bias-ply tires be used together? Correct Answer-No.

Can regrooved, recapped, or retreaded tires be used on the front wheels of a bus? Correct Answer-No.

What are the signs of a damaged rim? Correct Answer-Rust around wheel nuts may mean looseness.Missing clamps, spacers, studs, or lugs Mismatched, bent, or cracked lock rings Wheels or rims with welding reparis.

What are the signs of bad brake drums or shoes? Correct Answer-Cracked drums Shoes with grease or oil Shoes worn thin, broken, missing

What are the signs of a steering system defect? Correct Answer-Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees.

What are signs of suspension system defects? Correct Answer-Spring hangers, leaves, shock absorbers, torque rod or arm, u-bolts

What are signs of exhaust system defects? Correct Answer-exhaust pipes, mufflers, tailpipes, vertical stacks,

What is your responsibility if cargo contains hazardous materials? Correct Answer-Inspect for proper papers and placarding. Make sure cargo is balanced and secure.

What are the seven steps in a pre-trip inspection? Correct Answer-1. Vehicle overview

• Check engine compartment (parking brake on and wheels chocked)
• Start engine and inspect inside cab
• Turn off engine and check lights (parking brake on, turn off engine, take key)
• Do walk-around inspection
• Check signal lights
• Start engine and check brake system

How do you check hydraulic brakes? Correct Answer-Pump brake pedal 3x, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for 5 secs. The pedal should not move. If it does there is a leak or problem that needs to be fixed.

How often does an in trip check need to occur? Correct Answer-Within the first 25-miles of the trip and every 150 miles or every three hours (whichever comes first)

How do I turn when backing with a trailer? Correct Answer-With a bus, car, or straight truck you turn the top of the wheel toward the direction you want to go.With a trailer, you turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction.

How do you correct drift when backing? Correct Answer-When the trailer drifts, correct it by turning the top of the steering wheel in the direction of the drift.

How do you shift up in a manual transmission? Correct Answer-Requires double clutching to change

gears:

• Release accelerator, push in clutch and shift to neutral
• Release clutch
• Let engine and gears slow down to rpm required for next gear
• Push in clutch and shift to higher gear
• Release clutch and push accelerator at same time

When do you shift up? Correct Answer-1. Use engine speed (rpm)

• Use road speed (mph)

How do you shift down in a manual transmission? Correct Answer-1. Release accelerator, push in clutch and shift to neutral

• Release clutch
• Press accelerator, increase engine and gear speed to rpm required in lower gear
• Push in clutch and shift to lower gear
• Release clutch and press accelerator

When should you downshift? Correct Answer-1. Before starting down a hill. Usually in a lower gear then needed to climb the hill.

• Before entering a curve.