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CDL License
Vehicle Inspection
Managing Speed and Space
Hazard Awareness
Cargo Knowledge
100
What is What is the minimum age requirement to drive a commercial motor vehicle interstate?
21
100

What is the most important reason to inspect your vehicle?

Safety

100
What is the minimum number of seconds a driver should be looking down the road?
15 Seconds
100

Name a possible hazard that a driver might encounter?

Children, workers, disabled vehicles, etc.

100

What are the minimum number of tie-downs required on a roll-off to safely secure cargo?

Two straps.

200

Under the new NYS point system, how many points will you receive for passing a stopped school bus?

8 points

200
What is the minimum tread depth for a front tire on a commercial motor vehicle?
4/32 of an inch
200

How does doubling your speed affect your stopping distance?

If you double your speed, your stopping distance increases by four times.

200

What is something that can cause a distraction while driving?

Radio, cellphone, eating, smoking, drowsiness

200
How should a load be distributed?

Evenly across the transport area to prevent leaning, tipping, or reduced vehicle stability.

300

Under the new NYS point system, how many points will the DMV suspend your license.

10 points (previously 11)

300
What is the minimum thickness allowed for a CMV's brake linings?
Quarter of an inch
300
What are situations that would require you to signal your intentions?
Turns, lane changes, or when merging into traffic.
300

What is a clue that drivers may be impaired?

Weaving vehicles, open window in cold weather, speeding up or slowing down suddenly

300
What is the difference between gross combination weight and gross combination weight rating?
Rating is the manufacturers limit where gross combination weight is your vehicle's specific weight.
400
What would cause a driver of a CMV to lose their CDL license for one year?
Committing a felony involving the use of a CMV.
400
What do you check the tires for?
Abrasions, Bulges, Cuts, (tread) Depth, Even wear, Foreign objects
400
Where to place your triangles if you are stopped for more than ten minutes on the shoulder of a divided highway?
10 feet, 100 feet, 200 feet to the rear.
400

What does a high center of gravity mean?

Vehicle is more likely to tip over on fast turns because it is higher from the ground.

400

What is the most common load securement violation?

Leak, spilling or blowing cargo.

500

What requires special endorsements?

Passengers, school bus, hazardous materials, doubles, tank and triples.

500

Name an item that is checked during a pre-trip inspection?

Oil level, tires, lights, mirrors, slack adjusters, steering play...

500
What are, 3 components that make up the total stopping distance of a CMV?
Perception distance, reaction distance, and breaking distance.
500

When driving on a long, steep downgrade, what is the best technique?

Gear down before starting downhill and use braking techniques to maintain safe speed.

500

How often at a minimum should you check the securement of a load?

Every three hours or 150 miles.