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

You may use DANGEROUS placards instead of separate placards for each Table 2 hazard class when:

Both of these conditions must be met.

You have not loaded 2,205 pounds or more of any table 2 hazard class material at any one place (you must use the specific placard for this material).

You have 1,001 pounds or more of two or more table 2 hazard classes, requiring different placards.

The correct answer is not listed.

2 / 40

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

Air pressure

Spring pressure

All of these answers are correct

Brake pressure

3 / 40

The reason a bulk liquid tanker is hard to handle is:

Because the cargo has a low center of gravity.

Because of the high friction point.

Because the cargo has a high density.

Because the cargo has a high center of gravity.

4 / 40

What kind of surge occurs with baffles?

Back to front

Bottom to top

Side to side

Circular

5 / 40

What is the normal operating range for a truck's oil pressure?

40-60 psi

20-30 psi

This is engine-specific

30-75 psi

6 / 40

Cargo tanks are:

Filled while they are off your vehicle, then attached for transportation.

Bulk packaging temporarily attached to your vehicle.

Only made in one size.

Bulk packaging permanently attached to your vehicle.

7 / 40

If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except...

within 10 feet of the front or rear corners

about 100 feet behind your vehicle

about 100 feet in front of your vehicle

on the other side of a divided highway

8 / 40

The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

Bus driver.

The school district superintendent.

Students on the bus.

Parents of the students on the bus.

9 / 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

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

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

10 / 40

How do you test your service brakes?

after releasing the parking brake, move forward slowly and apply pressure to the brake pedal

pull over and activate the parking brake

release the air pressure and activate the parking brake

apply pressure to the brake pedal when moving at highway speeds

11 / 40

There are 2 reasons as to why hauling liquids take special care. One reason is the ___center of gravity.

narrow

high

long

low

12 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

In front of the standee line.

Behind the standee line.

Within two feet of an emergency exit.

Forward of the rear of the driver's seat.

13 / 40

Select the vehicle that off-tracks the most.

a 5-axle tractor that is towing a 52-foot long trailer

a 5-axle tractor that is towing a 32-foot long trailer

a 5-axle tractor that is towing a 40-foot long trailer

a 5-axle tractor that is towing a 45-foot long trailer

14 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to large combination vehicles taking longer to stop.

they take longer to stop when loaded down

they take the same amount of time to stop when empty or loaded

they take longer to stop when they are empty

they take longer to stop than bobtail tractors

15 / 40

In column 1, the "D" symbol means:

Devices

Domestic transportation

Domestic restrictions

Detonators

16 / 40

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

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

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

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

none of these answers are correct

17 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

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.

They have better traction on wet roads than full tanks.

18 / 40

Rods, connecting links, and arms from the steering box to the wheel are a part of the:

Braking system

Power steering fluid

CB radio

Steering linkage

19 / 40

The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is:

“go”

“turn up the music”

“stop”

“faster”

20 / 40

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

Both hatches

Emergency windows

Roof vents

Windows

21 / 40

Air tanks need to be drained:

air tanks should absolutely never be drained

to keep the tanks cold when not in use

to prevent water and oil from building up in the tank

to keep the tanks warm when not in use

22 / 40

Which of the following is a reason that shippers package material?

All of these answers are correct.

Because it is the shipper's responsibilty to choose the correct packaging for a material classified as "hazardous".

Because it is the shipper's responsibility to determine whether or not a material is hazardous.

Because it is the shipper's responsibility to correctly label the transport vehicle with precautionary placards.

23 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

to prevent sludge from clogginng up the brake system valves

at the end of each shift or day

all of these answers are correct

manually when the automatic devices fail

24 / 40

The Emergency Response Guide, ERG, can best be explained as _____.

none of these answers are correct

a guidebook for firefighters, police, industry workers, truck drivers, dock workers, and shippers on how to protect themselves and the public from hazardous materials

a guide explaining what materials can be hauled together in the same vehicle

a guide explaining what materials can be hauled together in the same vehicle and a guidebook for firefighters, police, and industry workers on how to protect themselves and the public from hazardous materials

25 / 40

Which of the following is something the driver must watch for:

Appropriate clearance around and over the bus.

Poles and tree limbs at stops.

Gaps your bus needs to accelerate and merge with traffic.

All of these answers are correct.

26 / 40

Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

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

Signaling is a warning, not a request.

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

Signal your intentions early and continuously.

27 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

take away

communicate

minimize

elevate

28 / 40

When accelerating:

speed up smoothly and gradually and avoid jerking

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

always use the parking brake to slow down

"hammer down" when your wheels start to spin

29 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

they typically have small braking power because of their size

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

they typically require a hand converter

they typically do not have spring brakes

30 / 40

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

drive forward with a sharp jerk

rock the trailer side to side with the trailer brakes on

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

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

31 / 40

This object should not be spliced, cut, chafed, or worn through to allow steel braid to show.

The lockjaw

Tires

Electric/air lines

Mud flaps

32 / 40

Before transporting a sealed load, you must check:

all of these answers are correct

that you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits

a small sample of whatever is inside

a picture of whatever is inside

33 / 40

To transport cargo safely, which of these are you NOT responsible for?

making sure that cargo is properly secured

inspecting the cargo

recognizing possible overloads

ensuring the freshness of sealed cargo

34 / 40

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

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

More than 750 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 100 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 250 pounds total of all allowed hazardous materials.

35 / 40

You should____to check the free play of manual slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

chock the wheels and release the parking brakes after parking on a level ground

drain off air pressure before adjusting after parking on level ground

after parking on a slight grade, release the parking brake, activate the service brakes and check for vehicle movements

apply the parking brake after stopping on level ground

36 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to empty trucks:

they are easier to stop because there isn't cargo shifting in the trailer

they require a shorter stopping distance than a fully loaded trailer

they may have poor traction due to bouncing and wheel lockup

none of the answers listed

37 / 40

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

The next stop.

As safe as possible, or the next stop.

Dark and poorly lighted.

Off the regular route.

38 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard either vehicle, unless getting off the bus would be unsafe.

Do not talk with riders or engage in any other distracting activity while driving.

Do not transport intoxicated passengers.

Avoid fueling your bus with riders on board unless absolutely necessary. never refuel in a closed building with riders on board.

39 / 40

At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

225 psi

150 psi

125 psi

100 psi

40 / 40

What product is typically carried in a liquid tank trailer without baffles?

Fertilizer.

Hydrogen peroxide.

Fuel.

Food or milk products.

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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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