#1
What is the minimum age requirement for obtaining a Commercial Driver License (CDL) in most states?
16 years old
18 years old
21 years old
25 years old
#2
What does a 'Class A' CDL allow a driver to operate?
Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more
Vehicles towing a trailer with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or more, where the gross combination weight rating (GCWR) is 26,001 pounds or more
Passenger vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver
Vehicles transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding
#3
What must a driver do if their CDL is lost or stolen?
Report the loss or theft to the local police
Immediately notify their employer
Apply for a duplicate CDL within 30 days
All of the above
#4
What is the primary function of the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations for CDL holders?
To ensure drivers receive adequate healthcare benefits
To limit the number of hours a driver can be on the road to prevent fatigue
To increase the freight rates for long-haul trips
To standardize payroll for commercial drivers
#5
What does the Medical Examination Report for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination ensure?
That the driver has no criminal record
That the driver can operate a manual transmission
That the driver is physically qualified to drive a commercial vehicle
That the driver has sufficient knowledge of the FMCSA regulations
#6
Which endorsement is required on a CDL to haul hazardous materials?
T - Double/Triple Trailers
P - Passenger
H - Hazardous Materials
N - Tank Vehicle
#7
What does the Air Brake Restriction on a CDL indicate?
The driver is certified to repair air brakes.
The driver has failed the air brake component of the CDL test.
The driver is not allowed to operate vehicles with air brakes.
The vehicle is exempt from air brake safety regulations.
#8
Under the FMCSA regulations, what is the maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level for a CDL holder while operating a commercial vehicle?
#9
Which part of the CDL exam tests a driver's ability to inspect their vehicle to ensure it is safe to drive?
Skills Test
Knowledge Test
Vehicle Inspection Test
Road Test
#10
For CDL holders, what is the consequence of refusing a drug or alcohol test?
A warning and a retest in 24 hours
Immediate revocation of their CDL
Mandatory completion of a substance abuse program
Disqualification from driving commercial vehicles
#11
Which of the following is NOT a part of the pre-trip inspection that CDL holders are required to perform?
Checking tire pressure and tread depth
Verifying the load is properly secured
Ensuring the vehicle's color matches that listed on the registration
Testing the function of brakes and lights
#12
Under FMCSA regulations, how often must a CDL holder submit a Medical Examiner's Certificate to their state licensing agency?
Every 2 years
Every year
Every 6 months
Whenever their medical examiner deems necessary
#13
How long must a new CDL holder wait before they can apply for a Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement?
There is no waiting period
30 days
6 months
1 year
#14
Under FMCSA rules, which of the following actions is considered 'off-duty' for HOS purposes?
Sitting in a parked vehicle
Waiting while cargo is loaded or unloaded
Sleeping in a sleeper berth
Attending a mandatory safety meeting
#15
Which of the following is NOT a reason for a CDL to be disqualified?
Excessive speeding (15 mph or more above the regulated speed limit)
Driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL in the driver's possession
Use of a handheld mobile phone while driving a commercial vehicle
Failure to wear a seatbelt in a commercial vehicle