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CDL Practice Test

Welcome to the Vermont CDL practice test site. As you prepare to obtain your CDL in Vermont, have this site be a guide for practicing common test questions. You can take these practice tests and questions as many times as you like, all of the driving tests on this site are completely free and aimed at helping you prepare to take the Vermont 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 can side to side surge cause?

An increase in speed.

A roll over.

An engine system failure.

A spontaneous combustion.

2 / 40

Select the definition for outage:

It is the process of liquid expansion as it becomes warm.

It is the liquid that must be drained off to meet legal carry limit.

It is loss of power to the headlights.

It is how much power is lost to the hydraulics.

3 / 40

In Column 1 the symbol "I" means:

Iodine.

International restrictions.

International transportation.

Invalid substance.

4 / 40

You should be in the proper gear before going down a hill because:

it builds up the air pressure in the air tanks

it helps control your speed better

water may build up in the air tanks if you do not rely on the engine brake

brakes may fail or fade from excessive heat due to relying on them too much and not using the engine brake effect

5 / 40

Wet brakes can cause _____.

lack of braking power

brakes to apply unevenly

pulling to one side or the other

all of these answers are correct

6 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the center of gravity for tanks:

None of the answers listed.

The vehicle can handle higher speeds around curves than other large trucks.

The vehicle can turn over even when driving at the posted speed limit for curves.

The center of gravity is generally lower than with other large trucks.

7 / 40

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

The shipper

The carrier

The driver

Your spouse

8 / 40

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

someone might try to pass you on your left

you might damage your leaf springs

someone might try to pass you on your right

all of these answers are correct

9 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

Only fill out report for buses with defects.

You must complete a written inspection report for each bus driven.

If there are no defects, no report is necessary.

None of these answers are correct.

10 / 40

To test the tractor-trailer connection for security, you should:

drive forward in a low gear with the trailer brakes locked and then look at it carefully

drive forward with a sharp jerk

drive forward in a high gear with the trailer brakes on and check it

rock the trailer side to side with the trailer brakes on

11 / 40

What is the service air line controlled by?

the pressure applied to the trailer hand brake or by the foot brake

the relay valve that connects the trailer air tanks to the trailer air brakes

all answers listed

the relay vavle by sending air pressure from the trailer air tank to the trailer brake chambers

12 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

Before and after signaling the change.

Right after starting the lane change.

All of these answers are correct.

After completing the lane change.

13 / 40

How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

after every break you take during driving

every 150 miles or every three hours

within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip

all of these answers are correct

14 / 40

Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

for small vehicles only

yes

for large vehicles only

15 / 40

Select the statement that best describes what the trailer air supply control does:

when pushed in it supplies the trailer with air and when you pull it out it shuts off the air supply and puts on the trailer emergency brakes

when pushed in it supplies the tractor with air and when pulled out it supplies the trailer with air

when pulled out it supplies the trailer with air and when pushed in it shuts off the air and puts on the trailer emergency brakes

when pushed it it supplies the trailer with air and when pulled out it supplies the tractor with air

16 / 40

If you do become sleepy while driving, you should _____.

stop to sleep

drink caffeinated beverages

turn up the radio

roll down the windows

17 / 40

To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

all of these answers are correct

avoid medications that cause drowsiness

schedule trips during the daytime hours

get 8-9 hours of sleep

18 / 40

Why should you not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jack knifing trailer?

this is the only situation in which you should use the hand brake

none of the answers listed

the tractor wheels caused the skid in the first place once the trailer wheels grip the road again, the trailer will start to push the tractor and straighten out

the trailer wheels caused the skid in the first place once the trailer wheels grip the road again, the trailer will start to follow the tractor and straighten out

19 / 40

You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials ______.

in a pouch on the driver’s door or in clear view within immediate reach while the seat belt is fastened while driving on the driver’s seat when out of the vehicle

within 100 feet of the hazardous materials at all times

with the bills of lading

in a pouch on the drivers door or in the overhead compartment above the driver’s seat only

20 / 40

The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

oil pressure

oil temperature

blood pressure

air brake pressure

21 / 40

Two causes of tire fires are ______.

hot brakes and under-inflated tires

under-inflated tires and duals that touch

under-inflated tires and poor retreads

duals that touch and road debris

22 / 40

There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

1/4 inch of play at the ends of the belt

1/2 inch of play at the end of the belts

1/2 inch of play at the center of the belt

3/4 inch of play at the center of the belt

23 / 40

In the slide mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel, this object should have no missing pins or be loose when fully engaged.

Rock jaw

Pintle hook

Locking pins

Kingpin

24 / 40

What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

Keep driving for help as quickly as possible.

Keep driving, slowly and cautiously, until you reach a phone.

Send someone for help with all the necessary information.

Leave your truck parked with emergency lights on and walk for help.

25 / 40

The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second trailer when:

the top of the kingpin lines up with the locking jaws

the trailer will slightly lower when the converter dolly backed under it

the kingpin is resting behind the fifth wheel

the trailer will slightly rise when the converter dolly is backed under it

26 / 40

If you are drowsy, you should _____ before you drive.

take a cold shower

drink coffee

get sleep

do a little exercise

27 / 40

A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

1,001 pounds or more

Any amount

100 gallons

110 gallons

28 / 40

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

3 hours, 200 miles

1 hour, 50 miles

5 hours, 250 miles

2 hours, 100 miles

29 / 40

What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?

Warning those with children to drive in another lane.

Communicating risk.

Giving people something interesting to look at while driving.

Forcing other drivers to stay 20 feet away in every direction.

30 / 40

You need to be extra careful when driving smooth bore tanks:

All answers listed.

When unloading or loading.

When hauling food or milk products.

When stopping or starting.

31 / 40

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

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

the fifth wheel will not come in contact with the kingpin

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

32 / 40

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

spring mounts

none of the answers listed

lug bolt

shock dampeners

33 / 40

Cargo tanks ____.

are tanks that the military uses to transport hazardous materials

are bulk packagings permanently attached to a vehicle

are large drums used to contain hazmat that is loaded on a trailer

are large drums temporarily attached to a vehicle

34 / 40

Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

check the trailer height

ensure that the landing gear is slighty off of the ground

all answers listed

lock the trailer brakes

35 / 40

Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

A bulk container which can be securely affixed to a vehicle.

None of these answers are correct.

A bulk container not permanently attached to a vehicle.

A bulk container permanently attached to a vehicle.

36 / 40

When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

Describe the hazardous materials first.

Any one of the above.

Identify the materials by the letter x or rq in the hm column.

Have the hazardous materials highlighted.

37 / 40

Tankers used to transport hazardous materials on vehicles must be marked with:

The date of manufacture.

The owner's puco or icc number.

The un or na id number of the product.

The chemtrec phone number.

38 / 40

Should the air pressure in the service air tanks fall below____the driver must be alerted via warning mechanism in the truck cab.

80 psi

30 psi

60 psi

50 psi

39 / 40

You should turn off your engine when loading flammable liquid unless:

You need the engine to run the pump.

The material does not need a placard.

You are a non-smoker.

You are loading at night and need the headlights.

40 / 40

Alcohol evaporators in some air brake systems help to:

decreases the risk of water in the air brake valves in cold weather

it removes fuel from the air lines

cleans out oil from the air lines

decrease the chances of ice in the air brake valves in cold weather

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How To Get A vermont Commercial Drivers License

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

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

Vermont 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 TA-VL-33) CDL Medical Certification
Medical Examiner Certificate

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

Vermont 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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All Vermont CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the Vermont test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The Vermont 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 employed by the military within 1 year of submitting the application.
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 TA-VL-54) Application for Military Skills Test Waiver signed by the applicant’s commanding officer.

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Information on the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles

The Vermont Agency of Transportation Department of Motor Vehicles administers CDL license testing and regulations in Vermont. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dmv.vermont.gov/licenses/types-of-licenses-ids/commercial-drivers-license-cdl

Phone: 802.828.2000

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