Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Quiz

What happens if you fail to keep your medical examiner's certificate up-to-date and you're required to have a "certified" medical status?

All CDL holders must submit their medical examiner's certificate to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) directly.

Besides emergencies, name one other activity where a driver might use a fire truck or rescue vehicle?

Operating a CMV in custom harvesting on a farm or to transport farm machinery and supplies used in the custom harvesting operation is an example of using a CDL in ______ commerce.

Match the scenario with the type of response:

Which of the following endorsements can be added to a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)?

A state is not allowed to go beyond the federal CDL standard.

What two US government entities require background checks on commercial drivers certified to transport hazardous materials?

Any driver wishing to haul material designated as hazardous under 49 U.S.C. 5103 must add a __________ endorsement to their CDL.

Match the CDL endorsement with its description:

A driver needs which endorsement to transport a quantity of a material listed as a select agent or toxin under 42 CFR Part 73?

All commercial drivers, regardless of vehicle class, who haul hazardous materials must add a hazardous materials endorsement to their CDL.

Besides criminal and immigration records, what other records are part of the background check for commercial drivers transporting hazardous materials?

When approaching a vehicle for inspection, which of the following should you observe?

Drivers are required to sign the vehicle inspection report regardless of whether any defects were noted.

What is one potential consequence of a broken exhaust system?

During a vehicle inspection, it is important to check that the parking brakes are on and/or wheels are ______.

Which of the following is NOT a component to check for defects in the exhaust system?

It is acceptable to skip steps in the vehicle inspection process if you are in a hurry.

Besides loose components, what other type of defect should you look for when inspecting the vehicle frame members?

Match the inspection item with the potential issue it addresses.

What blood alcohol concentration (BAC) while operating a CMV is considered illegal?

A driver operating in excepted interstate commerce does not have to comply with federal medical requirements.

For a first offense of operating a CMV under the influence, how long will you lose your CDL for?

If you operate in both excepted interstate commerce and non-excepted interstate commerce, which type of commerce must you choose to operate in?

If you operate a CMV, you shall be deemed to have given your ________ to alcohol testing.

Match the type of commerce with its description:

Operating in non-excepted intrastate commerce means that you are not requires to meet you state of licensure’s medical certification requirements.

What should drivers operating in both excepted intrastate commerce and non-excepted intrastate commerce choose?

After starting the engine, how long should it take for the oil pressure gauge to reach its normal range?

If the ABS indicator light on the dash stays on after starting the engine, the ABS is working properly.

What should you check the mirrors and windshield for?

Air pressure should build from 50 to 90 psi within ______ minutes.

Match the following controls with what you should check for:

Which of the following is NOT a piece of emergency equipment that should be checked?

Before starting the engine, the gearshift should be in drive for automatic transmissions.

What is the typical air pressure range (in psi) that you should build air pressure to?

During the walk-around inspection, what should you check regarding lights and reflectors?

When inspecting the steering system, you only need to visually check for damage, not grab the steering mechanism to test for looseness.

Besides being securely mounted and not damaged or leaking, what else should you check on the fuel tank(s) during a walk-around inspection?

Parking, clearance, and identification lights should be clean, operating, and of proper color, which is __________ at the front.

Match the following checks with the corresponding step in the inspection process:

What should you check the windshield wiper arms for?

It is acceptable to continue driving if the driver's door glass is dirty, as long as the side mirrors are clean.

While doing the walk-around inspection, what do you do as you perform each of the checks?