utah
CDL Practice Test

Welcome to the Utah CDL practice test site. As you prepare to obtain your CDL in Utah, have this site be a guide for practicing common test questions. You can take these practice test questions as many times as you like, and the site is free to use as you prepare to take the Utah CDL test. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

1 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

All of these answers are correct.

Rider signaling devices are working.

Every handhold and railing is secure.

Emergency exit handles are secure.

2 / 40

The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

100 feet

400 feet

200 feet

300 feet

3 / 40

How much space should there be between the lower and upper fifth wheel?

it is dependent on the load you are carrying

1 to 2 inches

zero

1/4 to 1/2 of an inch

4 / 40

When does your vehicle's single brake system need an adjustment?

when the pressure builds from 85 to 100 psi in less than 1 minute

when the governor stops between 75-90 psi

if the pressure builds from 50 to 75 psi in less than 3 minutes

if the compressor cuts out at between 70 and 90 psi

5 / 40

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

None of the answers listed

4/32 inch

14 mm

2/23 inch

6 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to as why you should make sure the fifth wheel plate is greased as recommended:

To make sure the electrical connections are good.

To prevent any steering problems.

To make sure that uncoupling easier.

To decease heat and noise.

7 / 40

The best way to test if the spring brakes come on automatically is to:

apply pressure on and off the brake pedal until the parkng brake valve pops out on tractor-trailer vehicles

apply pressure on and off the brake pedal until the parking valve pops out on single vehicles

apply pressure on and off the brake pedal until the manufacturer's low psi specification has been met for the spring brakes to deploy

all of these answers are correct

8 / 40

What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

that the spare tire is secured if there is one

that the safety chains are secured to the trailer

all answers listed

that the converter dolly air tank drain valve is in the closed position

9 / 40

While completing the 3rd component of the air brake check of a combination vehicle, at what psi should the tracor protection valve and parking brake valve should pop out?

They should never pop out

70 psi

20 psi

40 psi

10 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

The location.

The reason for stopping.

The next departure time.

All of these answers are correct.

11 / 40

What must vehicles with air brakes have?

an air pressure gauge that shows the pressure available for braking

a minimum of 2 air tanks

all of these answers are correct

an air pressure gauge that shows how much air is used by the brake chambers for braking

12 / 40

Which is more likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

any trailer

the last trailer of a double

a fully loaded trailer behind the tractor

the last trailer of a triple

13 / 40

Anti-lock brakes:

Lengthen stopping distance.

Keep your wheels from locking during hard brake application.

Work only when you activate in-cab switch.

Are not available in mosst busses.

14 / 40

A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

3 years

1 year

2 years

None of these answers are correct

15 / 40

Two causes of tire fires are ______.

under-inflated tires and duals that touch

duals that touch and road debris

hot brakes and under-inflated tires

under-inflated tires and poor retreads

16 / 40

Select the accurate statement in regards to rolling up the landing gear to complete the coupling process.

you should leave the landing gear at the half way mark to make the uncoupling process easier later

you should use a high gear to make the process faster

you should grease the landing gear the increase the speed of the process

you should use a low gear until the tractor is supporting the trailer

17 / 40

You must carry a gas mask with you when transporting:

Flammable materials

Liquid gas

Chlorine

Poison

18 / 40

On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

To what shipping mode the information on that line applies.

How to ship an item.

How much of the material can be put in a vehicle without placarding.

What materials can be loaded together.

19 / 40

Select the load of the trailer that will require the shorter distance to stop.

an empty trailer

a half loaded trailer

a 1/3 loaded trailer

a fully loaded trailer

20 / 40

This object should not move more than an inch by pulled by hand with the brakes released for manual slack adjusters.

The air lines

The bounce absorbers

The brake pushrod

The brake chambers

21 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to driving a truck with triple or double trailers:

all answers listed

extra care should be taken when driving in bad weather and in the mountains

the truck requires increased following distance compared to smaller vehicles

the risk of trailer jackknifes and tipping is increased compared to shorter trucks

22 / 40

What do yo need to do before supplying air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

open the shut off valves at the back of the second trailer and close the shut off valves at the back of the first trailer

open the shut off valves at the back of the first and second trailer

close the shut off valves at the back of the first and second trailer

close the shut off valves at the back of the second trailer and open the shut off valves at the back of the first trailer

23 / 40

Which of the following is NOT something you need to know in order to determine if you need to use placards?

The amount of a substance or material being shipped.

The substance or material's hazard class.

The amount of all hazardous materials of all classes in your vehicle.

The manufacturing date for the materials.

24 / 40

If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

The student should wait to cross the street until the bus continues on its route.

For crossing, students should make eye contact with the bus driver and wait for the driver's signal that it is safe to proceed.

If the bus is equipped with the crossing gate, the danger of running over the child is eliminated.

When the driver signals that it is safe to proceed, the students must run across the street to reduce the exposure to danger.

25 / 40

What is the purpose of the supply pressure gauge?

to inform you if there is too little air in the tank

all of these answers are correct

to inform you of how much air is in the tank

to inform you about how hot the air in the tank is

26 / 40

Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with?

Flammable liquids

Explosives

Poisons

Flammable gases

27 / 40

In what position should shut off valves on the rear of the last trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

in an open position for the rear trailer and a closed position for the front trailer

in an open position

in a closed position for the rear trailer and an open position for the front trailers

in a closed position

28 / 40

What kind of surge occurs with baffles?

Side to side

Bottom to top

Circular

Back to front

29 / 40

There should be ___space between the upper and lower fifth wheel after coupling.

1/30 inch

1/8 inch

none of the answers listed

1/12 inch

30 / 40

To avoid rollover when going through a curve, the best thing to do is:

Ride the brakes through the curve.

Drive at a speed higher than the posted speed limit.

Pump the brakes through the curve.

Drive at a speed below the posted speed limit.

31 / 40

What does the amount of liquid you can carry depend on?

The vehicle's horsepower rating.

The material the baffles are made from.

The outage of the liquid.

The center of gravity.

32 / 40

Select the true statement about converter dollies:

they typically require a glad hand converter

they usually do not have spring brakes

all answers listed

because of their small size they have little braking power

33 / 40

When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

the distance you will travel in 10 seconds time

the distance you can see ahead of you

the length of half a football field

2 times the length of your vehicle

34 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

they typically require a hand converter

they typically have a lot of stopping power because of their size

they typically have small braking power because of their size

they typically do not have spring brakes

35 / 40

The bolst, brackets, or bushings that attach the air bag and/or spring to the vehicle and axle frame are _____.

lug bolt

none of the answers listed

shock dampeners

spring mounts

36 / 40

While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on the foot brake and _____.

both of the answers listed

none of the answers listed

see if the air pressure drops more than 4 lbs in a minute while holding it down for a full minute in a combination vehicle

see if the air pressure drops more than 3 lbs in a minute while holding it down for that full minute in a single vehicle

37 / 40

How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?

all of these answers are correct

look for wheel speed sensor wires that are coming from the rear of your brakes

check for yellow abs malfunction lamps on the instrument panel

check if your vehicle was manufactured after March 1, 1998 (they are required to have the panel light)

38 / 40

Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?

The carrier

The driver

The shipper

Your spouse

39 / 40

Who is responsible for certifying on the bills of lading that the hazardous materials are prepared properly?

The carrier

The shipper

The driver

The dock workers

40 / 40

You should be extra cautious when___while driving a smooth bore tanker combination.

driving down a hill

unloading or loading

stopping and starting

driving up a hill

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How To Get A utah Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in Utah, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Utah only).
Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Utah).

Applicants who are under the age of 21 years old will not be permitted to apply for endorsements in HAZMAT, passenger vehicles and school buses.

Utah CDL applicants must be certified that they are medically fit to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants are required to submit the following documents.

(Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate

(CDL-42) Commercial Driver’s License Medical Self Certification

Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Utah. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

Utah CDL Endorsements

H – Hazmat Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
S – School Bus
T – Double or Triple Trailer
X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazmat Vehicles

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utah CDL License Test Tips

All Utah CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the Utah test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The Utah skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills, and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

Be currently enlisted in the military.
Have operated a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties for at least 2 years.
Have been discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
Submit (Form CDL-ST WVR) CDL Skills Test Waiver Application for Military Skills Waiver. The commanding officer must sign this document.

Additional Information

Information on the Utah Department of Public Safety

The Utah Department of Public Safety administers CDL license requirements in Utah. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dld.utah.gov/licensingid-cards/commercial-driver-license-cdl/

Phone: 801.965.4437

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