CDL Basics
What does CDL stand for?
What is Commercial Driver's License?
Why is it essential to perform a proper pre-trip inspection before every trip?
What is To ensure the truck is in good working order and to prevent breakdowns or accidents?
Analyze the potential consequences of failing to secure cargo properly on a steep incline.
What is Cargo may shift and cause the vehicle to become unbalanced?
What should a driver do when driving downhill with a full load?
What is Use a lower gear to control speed?
How does exceeding your hours-of-service limits impact your ability to drive safely?
What is It leads to driver fatigue, increasing the likelihood of accidents?
When is it necessary to use low-beam headlights?
What is during heavy rain, fog, or snow?
What should you do if you find a defect during a pre-trip inspection?
What is Report it to your supervisor and get it fixed before driving?
How does overloading a truck affect braking performance?
What is Overloading reduces braking performance, increasing stopping distance?
How should a driver adjust their driving technique when hauling an empty trailer compared to a full load?
What is Brake more gradually and increase following distance with an empty trailer?
Assess the risks of not maintaining accurate logbooks. What are the possible consequences?
What is Legal penalties, fines, and driver disqualification?
What is the correct sequence for shifting gears in a manual transmission truck?
What is Press clutch, shift to gear, release clutch, press gas?
During a pre-trip inspection, you notice a tire has less than the minimum required tread depth. What is your best course of action?
What is Report the defect and get it repaired before driving?
Compare driving a loaded truck with an empty truck in wet conditions. What should you do differently?
What is Increase stopping distance and reduce speed with both, but more so with an empty truck?
You are driving a commercial vehicle downhill in heavy rain. Create a strategy for managing vehicle speed and avoiding a collision.
What is Shift to a lower gear, increase following distance, and brake intermittently?
You’re facing heavy traffic and construction zones while driving a loaded truck. Design a plan to safely navigate these hazards.
What is Slowing down, increasing the following distance, and being ready for sudden stops?
What is the importance of signaling before making a turn?
What is It informs other drivers of your intentions to ensure safety?
A fellow driver tells you they routinely skip part of their pre-trip inspection to save time. Design an argument to convince them of the importance of a complete inspection.
What is Explain how skipping steps increases the risk of accidents and legal consequences?
Evaluate the impact of incorrect cargo tie-down methods. Which of the following could result?
What is Cargo shifts, causing vehicle instability and potential accidents?
Analyze the role of proper load distribution when driving on uneven terrain. What must a driver ensure?
What is The load is balanced to avoid tipping or rolling over?
Develop a safety plan for driving in icy conditions. Which of the following steps would you include?
What is Increased following distance, reduced speed, keeping in lower gears, and signal well in advance?
What is the purpose of defensive driving?
What is To pay attention to other drivers and be prepared to avoid accidents?
Why is it important to check your mirrors regularly while driving?
What is To be aware of vehicles around you and reduce blind spots?
You are hauling hazardous materials and encounter extreme weather conditions. Formulate a plan for ensuring the safety of your cargo and vehicle.
What is Reduce speed, increase following distance, and avoid abrupt stops?
You are tasked with transporting oversized cargo. Develop a strategy to safely handle the transport, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
What is Obtain the necessary permits, plan the route, and use pilot vehicles as required?
You are hauling hazardous materials and encounter extreme weather conditions. Formulate a plan for ensuring the safety of your cargo and vehicle.
What is Reduced speed, increased following distance, and avoiding abrupt stops?