vermont
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

At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

75 psi

125 psi

150 psi

100 psi

2 / 40

The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

On long bus journeys.

When the students become unruly on the bus.

When loading and unloading students.

Crossing railway crossing.

3 / 40

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

notify authorities

protect the area

stop any bleeding and keep the victims warm

move the victims out of the way immediately

4 / 40

The _____of the kingpin has the locking jaw close around it.

shank

dull section

tip

apex

5 / 40

Your rig should be parked on__to uncouple double trailers.

a downgrade

grass

level ground

the company's lot

6 / 40

Cargo tanks ____.

are large drums temporarily attached to a vehicle

are bulk packagings permanently attached to a vehicle

are tanks that the military uses to transport hazardous materials

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

7 / 40

Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

12-ounce glass of 5% beer

1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor

they all contain the same amount of alcohol

5-ounce glass of 12% wine

8 / 40

When driving tank vehicles you should:

Come to a stop before entering a curve and then accelerate through it.

None of the answers listed.

Decrease your speed before entering a curve and then accelerate through it.

Maintain the posted speed limit as you enter the curve.

9 / 40

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

a fully loaded trailer behind the tractor

any trailer

the last trailer of a double

the last trailer of a triple

10 / 40

Make sure that____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is resting on the tractor.

there is enough clearance between the landing gear and the tractor frame

there is enough clearance between the lower and upper fifth wheel

the kingpin has been removed

the safety latch is in the open position

11 / 40

Which of the following hazard classes utilizes a transport index in order to determine how much of it can be loaded on a single vehicle for transport?

Class 7—radioactive materials

Class 4—live chickens

Class 3—flammable liquids

Class 1—explosives

12 / 40

If there is not a sight glass to check the oil level you are required to look for leaks around the _____.

wheel rims

axle seals/hub oil

transmission

brake pads

13 / 40

The pintle hook should be_____ and the converter dolly air tank drain valve is___when doing a walk around inspection of a triple or double trailer.

latched, closed

free, closed

latched, open

free, open

14 / 40

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

the electrical service line

there is nothing to be hooked up

the safety bar

the service and emergency air lines

15 / 40

Which of the following must be closed while the bus is in motion?

Windows

Emergency windows

Roof vents

Both hatches

16 / 40

When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

Keep people away and warn them of the danger.

Prevent smoking and keep open flames away.

All of these answers are correct.

Contact emergency authorities.

17 / 40

Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

List of hazardous materials and reportable quantities.

Hazardous waste manifest.

Hazardous materials table.

Segregation and separation chart.

18 / 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

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

nothing will occur

it is easier to countersteer doubles/triples than other vehicles

19 / 40

Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

all answers listed

ensure that the landing gear is slighty off of the ground

lock the trailer brakes

check the trailer height

20 / 40

With the engine cut off and the brakes released the air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than:

4 psi in a minute

2 psi in a minute

5 psi in a minute

3 psi in a minute

21 / 40

Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

The bus operators manual.

Red indicator lamp on the brake cylinder.

The certification on the driver side door.

Yellow abs malfunction lamp on the instrument panel will light when you start the engine.

22 / 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 manufacturer's low psi specification has been met for the spring brakes to deploy

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

all of these answers are correct

23 / 40

How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

every 150 miles or every three hours

all of these answers are correct

after every break you take during driving

within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip

24 / 40

You should adjust all the outside left and right side flat mirrors to see:

The rear right and left tires touching the ground as well as 200 feet behind the bus.

The children's exit path out of the main bus door.

The passenger area inside the bus.

The entire area to the rear of the mirror along the side of the bus.

25 / 40

A driver of a tank vehicle should take curves, off ramps, and on ramps at a speed lower than the posted speed limit.

True but only in rainy conditions

False

True

True but only in ideal conditions

26 / 40

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

this is recommended as it is standard procedure

this is not recommended because it may result in injury

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

27 / 40

Why should you use chocks when parking a trailer without spring brakes?

to prevent a runaway trailer

the trailer wheels are free to turn as there will be no emergency brakes should the air supply in the trailer air tank leak

the trailer wheels are free to turn as there will be no service brakes should the air supply in the trailer air tank leak

to prevent someone from stealing the vehicle

28 / 40

When is it acceptable for non-hazardous materials to be described by hazard class words or identification numbers?

During an emergency

Never

Always

For hazards not described in the hazmat manual

29 / 40

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

Bottom to top

Back to front

All answers listed

Side to side

30 / 40

What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

engine brake system

lock brake system

none of the answers listed

service brake system

31 / 40

If there is no traffic light or attendant, how far from the draw of a drawbridge must you stop?

100 feet

50 feet

5 feet

30 feet

32 / 40

What do you do first during step 3 of starting the engine and inspecting the inside of the cab?

Start the engine after getting in the cab.

Listen for any unsual noises after starting the engine.

Shift the gear to neutral.

Make sure the parking brake is activated after getting in the cab.

33 / 40

What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

in the front

in the back

in the middle

it makes no difference

34 / 40

____is what can legally hold the parking brake or emergency brake in position for a bus, truck, or truck tractor.

Brake pressure

All of these answers are correct

Air pressure

Spring pressure

35 / 40

Five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount are ______.

poison gas 23, dangerous when wet 43, explosives 13, explosives 12, and explosives 11

explosives 11, corrosive 8, flammable 3, explosives 14, and poison 61

corrosive 4, hazardous 14, flammable 2, explosives 7, and radioactive 12

none of these answers are correct

36 / 40

How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires?

Each time you stop.

Once every 100 miles.

Once every three hours.

Start of each day and every time you stop.

37 / 40

What method should be used to test that the air is flowing to all the trailers?

only a certified mechanic can check for this

listen for air flow after opening the shutoff valves at the rear of the last trailer

check the pressure indicator dial on the final trailer

pump the brakes with the windows down

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

60 psi

50 psi

30 psi

39 / 40

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

1 hour, 50 miles

2 hours, 100 miles

5 hours, 250 miles

3 hours, 200 miles

40 / 40

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

protect the area

notify authorities

stop any bleeding and keep the victims warm

move the victims out of the way immediately

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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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vermont CDL License Test Tips

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.

Additional Information

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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