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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

What kind of surge can occur in a tank with baffles?

Side to side

Back to front

Bottom to top

All answers listed

2 / 40

____is the most common type of foundation brakes used by heavy vehicles.

Rectangle brakes

Wedge drum

None of the answers listed

S-Cam drum

3 / 40

Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

apply the parking brakes

remove the keys from the ignition

chock the wheels

all of these answers are correct

4 / 40

What is the purpose of the supply pressure gauge?

all of these answers are correct

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

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

to inform you of how much air is in the tank

5 / 40

If you are transporting cargo, you should inspect the cargo and securing devices:

before the trip, within 50 miles after beginning the trip, and at least every 150 miles or 3 hours

during every driving brake on the trip

within the first 50 miles of driving

before the trip

6 / 40

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

1 to 2 inches

1/4 to 1/2 of an inch

it is dependent on the load you are carrying

zero

7 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

Inspect your bus.

Report any damage.

Report any defects.

All of these answers are correct.

8 / 40

How do you know when your brakes are fading?

to control your speed on a downgrade you have to push harder on the brake pedal

the brake pedal flops to the cabin floor

your speed increases when pressure is removed from the brake pedal

to control your speed on a downgrade you have to apply less pressure to the break pedal

9 / 40

"Outages" is the word to describe the amount of space required for liquids to expand in as they warm.

False, it's when the vehicle engine fails in some way

False, it's when the vehicle air braking system fails in some way

True

False, it's when the vehicle power system fails in some way

10 / 40

Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

Signal to others that it is safe to pass your bus.

Signal your intentions early and continuously.

Leave your signal on long after you've changed lanes.

Signaling is a warning, not a request.

11 / 40

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

Flammable liquids

Poisons

Explosives

Flammable gases

12 / 40

For emergency braking to avoid a crash when driving a double trailer you should:

do stab or controlled braking

slam down the brake pedal and keep pressure on it

none of the answers listed

use the trailer brakes only

13 / 40

In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:

protect the area

notify authorities

move the victims out of the way immediately

stop any bleeding and keep the victims warm

14 / 40

A driver of a tanker should use an escape ramp when _____.

only in ideal conditions

the vehicle has lost braking power

when the tanks has bulkheads

only when it's raining

15 / 40

What is the main difference between a portable tank and a cargo tank?

Cargo tanks are permanently attached, portable tanks are temporarily attached.

Portable tanks must additionally show the owner or lessee's name on them.

All of these answers are correct.

Cargo tanks are filled while on the vehicle, portable tanks are filled while off the vehicle.

16 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

you should apply a firm pressure to the brake pedal at the same moment you do quick steering movements

nothing will occur

it is easier to tip doubles and triples from quick steering movements than other vehicles

it is easier to countersteer doubles/triples than other vehicles

17 / 40

You should look into the back of the fifth wheel on a dolly to see if it is locked onto the kingpin.

true

false

only in a level loading dock

only at the end of a shift

18 / 40

What are the liquid tight separations between compartments inside tanks called?

Layers

Waffles

Bulkheads

None of the answers listed

19 / 40

You must carry a gas mask with you when transporting:

Flammable materials

Chlorine

Liquid gas

Poison

20 / 40

What can side to side surge cause?

A roll over.

An increase in speed.

An engine system failure.

A spontaneous combustion.

21 / 40

Where are the two main places where the hazardous material identification number appears?

On the package and on paperwork at the shipping point of origin.

On the shipping papers and on a secret document in the driver's wallet.

On the shipping papers and on the package.

On the package and on paperwork at the shipping destination.

22 / 40

Which of the following is a key steering component?

torque rod

leaf spring

bearing plate

gear box

23 / 40

When accelerating:

speed up smoothly and gradually and avoid jerking

do not engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake

"hammer down" when your wheels start to spin

always use the parking brake to slow down

24 / 40

Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

Because only high school students understand how to cross the road.

Because many students are killed while getting on and off a school bus each year.

Because school district officials have the authority to conduct surprise quizzes and you must know the correct answers to keep your job.

Because motorists ignore students walking to school.

25 / 40

How do you hook a combination to a second trailer without spring brakes and without using wheel chocks?

make sure the trailer won't roll when coupling

have the trailer electric cord to a generator so it can supply braking power

disconnect the air supply lines after supplying air to the trailer air system via the tractor

go ahead and couple it

26 / 40

To decide which placards you need, if any, what three things do you need to know?

Packing group numbers, amount being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials of all classes on your vehicle.

Materials hazard class, amount being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials of all classes on your vehicle.

Materials hazard class, location being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials on your vehicle.

Materials hazard class, percentage of total volume, and amount of all hazardous materials on your vehicle.

27 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

Keep checking the rear view mirror so you can see what happened and report to the principal.

Yell loudly for the students to sit down and behave themselves.

Have the unruly students move to the front of the bus.

Pull off the road in a safe location, secure the bus, stand up, and tell the students what behavior you expect of them.

28 / 40

It is important to know the outage required for the liquids you carry because:

Some liquids will expand more than others when warm.

Some of the denser liquids don't need any.

Tank baffles may not always be permitted with outage.

None of these answers are correct.

29 / 40

How should the pintle hook be when backing a dolly under the second trailer?

in a halfway open position

in the unlatched position

in the latched position

removed from the dolly

30 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

they have one set of controls for two air brake systems

they are required to have two warning alarms

they have a single set of air tanks and hoses

they require less time to build up air pressure

31 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

See all of the students.

Monitor traffic that approaches and enters the blind spot area.

See the area where students exit the bus.

See the blind spot immediately behind the bus.

32 / 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 amount of all hazardous materials of all classes in your vehicle.

The manufacturing date for the materials.

The substance or material's hazard class.

33 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

They have better traction on wet roads than full tanks.

They can take longer to stop than a truck with a full tank.

They come to a stop faster when you use only the emergency brake.

All answers listed.

34 / 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?

70 psi

40 psi

They should never pop out

20 psi

35 / 40

What should you hook up before backing a tractor to a trailer for coupling?

the safety bar

there is nothing to be hooked up

the electrical service line

the service and emergency air lines

36 / 40

Select the true statement about stop valves in a cargo tank:

They are manually operated.

They will fall off in an emergency.

They protect the piping and tank during rear end collisions.

They will close in an emergency.

37 / 40

This object should not be damaged, bent, or rusted through and be evenly centered with the tires and dual wheels evenly separated.

Lug bolts

All answers listed

Tire rims

Budd spacing or spacers

38 / 40

Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

They are divided down into smaller tanks.

They are 1 large tank.

They are divided with holes from liquid to flow through controlling surge.

None of the answers listed.

39 / 40

The method used to make sure the spring brakes will come on automatically is to:

Apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease the air tank pressure. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure meets to the manufacturer’s specification.

Apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to increase the air tank pressure. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure meets to the manufacturer’s specification.

Apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease the air tank pressure. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure drops to 120 psi.

Apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease the air tank pressure while driving at a high a speed. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure meets to the manufacturer’s specification.

40 / 40

Another term for a smooth bore tank is:

A tank that is made out of stainless steel.

A liquid tank that does not have baffles.

A tank that is easily portable.

A liquid tank that has baffles.

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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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