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

This object should be free of shiny treads, rust, free of cracks and distortions.

Rims

Bolt spacers

Lug nuts

None of the answers listed

2 / 40

How do you make sure the air lines are not crossed and the trailer brakes are working after supplying air to the trailer?

release the tractor brakes

activate the parking brakes

lift the brake pedal up

listen for brake sounds as you apply pressure off and on the trailer brakes

3 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on 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.

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

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

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

4 / 40

When you discharge an unruly passenger, you must choose a place that is:

Off the regular route.

Dark and poorly lighted.

As safe as possible, or the next stop.

The next stop.

5 / 40

What will happen right away should the service air line come apart but the emergency line is intact while driving a combination vehicle?

the trailer's air tank will leak through the one line

the emergency tractor brakes will activate

nothing will occur until you try to use the brakes

you will come to a complete stop

6 / 40

To test the security of the tractor semi trailer connection you should:

you don't need to check it

look at it carefully after pulling forward gently in a low gear against the locked trailer brakes

with the trailer brakes locked, rock the trailer back and forth

put the tractor in a high gear and quickly pull ahead

7 / 40

What will happen should a driver cross the air lines when hooking up the an older trailer?

the hand valve will activate the tractor brakes instead of the trailer brakes

none of the answers listed

the brake pedal will activate the trailer spring brakes instead of the air brakes

if there are no spring brakes, you can drive on but there will be no trailer brakes

8 / 40

What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

parking on level ground, chocking the tires, and charging the trailer air tank if it doesn't have spring brakes

all answers listed

chocking the tires, parking on level ground, and charging the air tank

parking against another trailer, locking the trailer door, and chocking the tires

9 / 40

Upon what does the amount of liquid you can carry in a load depend?

The weight of it.

The amount of expansion that will occur.

All of the answers listed.

The legal weight limits.

10 / 40

The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

the apex

the tip

the shank

the base

11 / 40

What will probably happen if the converter dolly is still under the second trailer and the pintle hook is unhooked?

the air lines will explode

the dolly tow bar could fly up

the engine brakes will unlock

nothing will happen

12 / 40

Select the item that is not checked in the engine compartment:

The level of the oil

The power steering fluid

The coolant level

The oil pressure

13 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to unhooking the pintle hook while the converter dolly is still under the trailer.

this is not recommended because it may result in injury

this is recommended as it is standard procedure

this is not recommended as it could could cause damage to the pintle hook

this is recommended because it keeps the trailer from tipping over

14 / 40

This object releases the fifth wheel locking jaw to allow uncoupling.

The release arm

The locking pins

The arm bar

The apron

15 / 40

What should you hear when you test the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at rear of trailer with the hand valve on?

the emergency air line will release air

you should hear air escape from the open valve

the service brakes will move to a fully applied position

none of the answers listed

16 / 40

A trailer is at the right height to have the tractor backed up to it when:

the fifth wheel will not come in contact with the kingpin

it'll raise slightly when the tractor is backed up under it

the top of the kingpin is even with the bottom of the fifth wheel

the kingpin is about 1 1/5 inches above the fifth wheel

17 / 40

Of the following hazardous material classes, which is the most dangerous?

Division 64

Division 62

Division 61

Division 63

18 / 40

Which of the following materials would be an acceptable floor liner for moving Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials?

Non-ferrous metal

Carbon steel

Stainless steel

All of these answers are correct

19 / 40

A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

none of these answers are correct

portable tanks are bulk containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle

cargo tanks are bulk containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle

portable tanks are bulk containers, which are permanently attached to a vehicle

20 / 40

For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs.

four

two

six

one

21 / 40

Is it important to look into the back of the fifth wheel to see if the lockpin is locked in?

only at the end of the shift

only every 7 days

yes

22 / 40

How far away are you required to park from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?

At least 300 feet

At least 600 feet

At least 400 feet

At least 500 feet

23 / 40

Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs. However, buses must never carry:

More than 250 pounds total of all allowed hazardous materials.

More than 1000 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 200 pounds of any one class.

More than 500 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 100 pounds of any one class.

More than 750 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 100 pounds of any one class.

24 / 40

If you park the trailer at an angle to the tractor when uncoupling:

the process will be faster and easier

you will have more space to maneuver in the lot

you won't have to take as many steps around the vehicle

damage could occur to the landing gear

25 / 40

Select the action that is not appropriate when driving on slippery roads:

none of the answers listed

avoid having traffic in your side space

use a speed retarder or engine brake

use a light pressure on the brake and accelerator pedals

26 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo can never be carrier on a bus with riders?

Small arms ammunition (orm-d).

Emergency drug shipments.

Emergency tear gas.

Emergency hospital supplies.

27 / 40

Mirrors with a convex surface or "spot" mirrors _____.

make things look closer and larger than they actually are

they show a larger area than flat mirrors so do not need to be checked as often

make things look farther away and smaller than they actually are

are illegal in most states

28 / 40

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

notify authorities

move the victims out of the way immediately

protect the area

stop any bleeding and keep the victims warm

29 / 40

What are some of the important parts in the steering system?

main spring, axle, spring shackle

leaf spring, vehicle frame, torque rod

tie rod, spindle, pitman arm

rim, lug nuts, tire

30 / 40

When would you lock some emergency roof hatches in a partly open position?

First day of spring

Whenever you enter a tunnel

Never

For fresh air

31 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to a converter dolly:

it is a connecting device consisting of one axle which disconnects a semitrailer combination vehicle converting it into two separate trailers

it is a coupling device with only two axles and a sixth wheel to which a semitrailer can be coupled to the rear of a tractor-trailer combination forming a double bottom rig

none of the answers listed

it is a coupling device with one or two axles and a fifth wheel with which a semitrailer can be coupled to the rear of a tractor-trailer combination forming a double bottom rig

32 / 40

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

in a 1/3 way open position

in an open position

in a closed position

in a halfway open position

33 / 40

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

when the tanks has bulkheads

only in ideal conditions

the vehicle has lost braking power

only when it's raining

34 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

manually when the automatic devices fail

all of these answers are correct

at the end of each shift or day

to prevent sludge from clogginng up the brake system valves

35 / 40

What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?

someone might try to pass you on your right

someone might try to pass you on your left

you might damage your leaf springs

all of these answers are correct

36 / 40

You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

1 hour, 50 miles

3 hours, 200 miles

2 hours, 100 miles

5 hours, 250 miles

37 / 40

With Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B, how close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building?

Do not park within 200 feet.

Do not park within 300 feet.

Do not park within 100 feet.

Do not park within 500 feet.

38 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

the rear wheels follow a different pathway than that of the front wheels

the rear wheels follow the front wheels in a straight path

the rear part of the trailer goes into the shoulder

the front part of the trailer pulls to the right

39 / 40

A safe haven is ______.

an approved place for parking attended vehicles loaded with flammable materials

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with corrosive materials

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with radioactive materials

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with explosive materials

40 / 40

What is the purpose of the supply pressure gauge?

to inform you of how much air is in the tank

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

all of these answers are correct

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

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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.

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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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