Time To Hit The Books And See If You Pass This Driver's License Quiz!

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Driver's License Quiz Questions

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Question 1

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

  • A
    Proceed with caution
  • B
    Nothing
  • C
    Speed up
  • D
    Stop

Question 2

Do you have to stop at a stop sign even if there is no one around?

  • A
    No
  • B
    Yes, but you can do a rolling stop
  • C
    Yes, always
  • D
    No, you can treat it like a yield sign

Question 3

How should you drive in a curved section of the road?

  • A
    Slow down before you enter the curve and try not to brake
  • B
    Go as fast as you can
  • C
    Don't make any changes to your driving
  • D
    Enter fast but then brake as you turn through the curve

Question 4

What should you do if your car is broken down on the shoulder?

  • A
    Stand on the traffic side of the car with your hazards on
  • B
    Nothing
  • C
    Use your hazards and stay away from the traffic side of the car
  • D
    Stay inside the car

Question 5

Who has the right of way when you merge onto a freeway?

  • A
    Nobody
  • B
    You
  • C
    The traffic on the freeway
  • D
    Depends on the situation

Question 6

When you come to a flashing red light, what should you do?

  • A
    Stop, check your surroundings, and proceed if it is safe
  • B
    Stop until the light changes
  • C
    Slow down and stop only if there are other cars
  • D
    Proceed with caution

Question 7

What is the safe way to park on a hill when you are headed downhill?

  • A
    You should never park when heading downhill
  • B
    Park with the back wheels turned toward the curb and use the parking brake
  • C
    Park with the front wheels turned toward the curb and use your parking brake
  • D
    It doesn't matter as long as you use your parking brake

Question 8

How do you pass an emergency vehicle parked on the side of the road with lights flashing?

  • A
    Stop
  • B
    Pass slowly
  • C
    Move to another lane or slow down and proceed with caution
  • D
    Drive as normal

Question 9

What should you do when you come to a yield sign?

  • A
    Stop until it is safe to proceed
  • B
    Don't do anything
  • C
    Speed up
  • D
    Slow down and prepare to stop if traffic condiitons require it

Question 10

When you drive in fog, you should use which lights?

  • A
    High-beam lights
  • B
    Low-beam lights
  • C
    No light is necessary
  • D
    It doesn't matter

Question 11

When you are driving along and see a solid yellow line with a broken yellow line on your side of the highway, this means you can:

  • A
    It doesn't mean anything
  • B
    Not pass unless there is an emergency
  • C
    Pass if it is safe to do so
  • D
    Traffic on the other side of the road can pass

Question 12

Which of the following tests are NOT required to get your CDL?

  • A
    Oral exam
  • B
    Vision and medical tests
  • C
    Written test
  • D
    Driving exam

Question 13

What does this sign mean?

  • A
    Intersection within curve ahead
  • B
    Very sharp curve ahead
  • C
    Winding road ahead
  • D
    Right curve ahead

Question 14

What do you do when an emergency vehicle is driving near with the lights flashing?

  • A
    Move to the right lane and stop
  • B
    Move to the left lane
  • C
    Speed up
  • D
    Stop

Question 15

At what speed should you enter a freeway?

  • A
    At or near the posted speed limit
  • B
    35 mph
  • C
    As fast as possible
  • D
    55 mph

Question 16

Are you required to have a muffler on your motorcycle?

  • A
    No
  • B
    In most states, but there may be some guidelines to follow
  • C
    It depends on your model
  • D
    Only above a certain decibel

Question 17

At what frequency should you check your cargo?

  • A
    Every 5 hours
  • B
    Never
  • C
    Within the first 50 miles and every 3 hours or 150 miles
  • D
    Every 300 miles

Question 18

How often should you complete a pre-trip inspection?

  • A
    Always before you operate the vehicle
  • B
    If you suspect something is wrong
  • C
    At start of a journey
  • D
    Weekly

Question 19

Do you need to keep more distance between you and a semi truck than a regular vehicle?

  • A
    It depends on the driving conditions
  • B
    It depends on traffic
  • C
    Yes
  • D
    No

Question 20

Which of the following drivers are exempt from holding a CDL?

  • A
    Semi truck
  • B
    Dump truck
  • C
    Military vehicles
  • D
    School bus

Question 21

What is the minimum age to drive a truck across state lines?

  • A
    21
  • B
    25
  • C
    16
  • D
    18

Question 22

Can you make a right-hand turn on a red light?

  • A
    It depends on the state
  • B
    Yes, unless a sign prohibits it
  • C
    No, unless a sign permits it
  • D
    Always

Question 23

In how many states can you hold a CDL at one time?

  • A
    2
  • B
    1
  • C
    3
  • D
    4

Question 24

At what speeds are you susceptible to hydroplaning?

  • A
    35 mph and above
  • B
    45 mph and above
  • C
    70 mph and above
  • D
    55 mph and above

Question 25

Do you have to wear a motorcycle helmet?

  • A
    Yes
  • B
    It depends on the state
  • C
    Only on freeways
  • D
    No

Question 26

When are streets the most slippery during a rainstorm?

  • A
    When it first starts to rain
  • B
    It doesn't matter
  • C
    After hours of rain
  • D
    When the rain has stopped

Question 27

What is the cause of more than half of all truck driver deaths?

  • A
    Back end collisions
  • B
    Front end collisions
  • C
    Rollovers
  • D
    Brake failure

Question 28

What should you do if your car starts to skid?

  • A
    Stop accelerating and turn away from the skid
  • B
    Stop accelerating and turn into the skid
  • C
    Accelerate and turn into the skid
  • D
    Accelerate and turn away from the skid

Question 29

How do you check your blind spot?

  • A
    Look in your rearview mirror
  • B
    Look over your shoulder
  • C
    Look in your sideview mirrors
  • D
    All of the above

Question 30

What type of CDL license allows you to drive a vehicle with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more?

  • A
    Class A
  • B
    Class C
  • C
    Class B
  • D
    Class D

Question 31

Which of these should you NOT do when you approach an upgrade?

  • A
    Check all directions for traffic
  • B
    Use the proper gear for maintaining speed
  • C
    Use 4-way flashers if driving too slowly
  • D
    Move to the left-most lane

Question 32

When you ride your motorcycle with a group, you should:

  • A
    Not ride in groups
  • B
    Drive side by side
  • C
    Use a staggered formation
  • D
    Go in a single file

Question 33

Who has the right of way in a four-way stop?

  • A
    The car to the left
  • B
    None of the above
  • C
    The car to the right
  • D
    The first to arrive or the car to the right

Question 34

A road that falls under the jurisdiction of a government or other public agency and allows public travel is known as what?

  • A
    A private road
  • B
    A public road
  • C
    A freeway
  • D
    A highway

Question 35

What is the legal limit for the weight you can you carry with a 5-axle or more combination vehicle?

  • A
    80,000 pounds
  • B
    50,000 pounds
  • C
    100,000 pounds
  • D
    35,000 pounds

Question 36

You wish to make an unprotected left turn at a solid green light. What should you do?

  • A
    Turn regardless of oncoming traffic
  • B
    None of the above
  • C
    Move out to the center of the intersection and wait for traffic to clear for a safe turn.
  • D
    Wait for the green arrow

Question 37

Which of the following is not an endorsement you can have on your CDL?

  • A
    N - tank vehicle
  • B
    H - hazardous materials
  • C
    D - dump truck
  • D
    T - double/triple trailers

Question 38

Per the FMCSA, what is the minimum tread depth for a steer tire?

  • A
    4/32 of an inch
  • B
    7/35 of an inch
  • C
    3/34 of an inch
  • D
    2/32 of an inch

Question 39

You are exempt from needing a CDL for farm vehicle operation except for when?

  • A
    It is used for other commercial purposes
  • B
    The vehicle is operated by the farmer, a family member or an employee
  • C
    It is within 150 air miles from the farm
  • D
    You are transporting products, equipment or supplies to and from a farm

Question 40

How old do you need to be to apply for a motorcycle license?

  • A
    16
  • B
    18
  • C
    21
  • D
    14

Question 41

For all of the following situations, your application for Hazardous Materials Endorsement will be denied EXCEPT when?

  • A
    You are unable to prove legal status
  • B
    You are wanted or indicted for certain felonies
  • C
    You are listed as a security threat by the TSA
  • D
    You have a poor credit history

Question 42

When should you use your headlights?

  • A
    Never
  • B
    Only at night
  • C
    At night and in poor weather conditions
  • D
    All the time

Question 43

If you get a DUI, for how long will your CDL be disqualified?

  • A
    3 years
  • B
    6 months
  • C
    1 year
  • D
    3 months

Question 44

What is the maximum width allowed for commercial vehicles in normal situations?

  • A
    110 inches or 2.794
  • B
    There is no limit for width
  • C
    102 inches or 2.6 meters
  • D
    108 inches or 2.74 meters

Question 45

All of the following will help you to avoid rollovers in a combination vehicle EXCEPT:

  • A
    Avoid changing lanes quickly
  • B
    Drive slowly as you drive on and off ramps
  • C
    Avoid driving with a full load
  • D
    Drive slowly as you turn corners

Question 46

Do you have to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights when it is on the other side of the road?

  • A
    Yes, unless it is on a divided highway
  • B
    No
  • C
    Only when children are present
  • D
    Yes, always

Question 47

How early should you signal if you plan to make a turn?

  • A
    Minimum of 150 feet
  • B
    Minimum of 100 feet
  • C
    As you turn
  • D
    Minimum of 50 feet

Question 48

What is the legal limit for blood alcohol level?

  • A
    Depends on the state
  • B
    0.4%
  • C
    0.1%
  • D
    0.08%

Question 49

You decide to pass a car. Are you allowed to exceed the posted speed limit?

  • A
    No, unless it is an emergency
  • B
    Never
  • C
    Yes, but no more than 10 mph over
  • D
    Yes, but no more than 5 mph over

Question 50

Can you drive a commercial vehicle after removing a defective tire so that you have three tires on an axle rather than four?

  • A
    It depends on the state
  • B
    No
  • C
    Yes, if the weather conditions are good
  • D
    Yes, as long as the weight does not exceed the limit

Question 51

If you drive your empty truck to another state solely for the purposes of repair, does it fall under the category of interstate commerce?

  • A
    No
  • B
    Yes
  • C
    Depends on the state
  • D
    Depends on the repairs

Question 52

If you have an air brake restriction on your CDL, are you allowed to drive a vehicle that has an air-assisted parking brake release as part of the hydraulic braking system?

  • A
    No
  • B
    It depends on the vehicle
  • C
    Yes
  • D
    It depends on the state

Question 53

What is the average speed for a motorcycle accident?

  • A
    60 mph
  • B
    45 mph
  • C
    30 mph
  • D
    85 mph

Question 54

How much space should you leave between you and the car in front of you?

  • A
    At least 5 seconds
  • B
    No space is necessary
  • C
    At least 2 seconds
  • D
    One second

Question 55

Can you drive your motorcycle in between lanes to pass cars?

  • A
    Yes, always
  • B
    Only in emergencies
  • C
    It depends on the state
  • D
    No

Question 56

Which three endorsements are you allowed on your commercial learner's permit (CLP)?

  • A
    Double/Triple trailers, Passenger, School bus (T, P, S)
  • B
    Combination tank and hazardous materials, School bus, Tank vehicle (X,S,H)
  • C
    Passenger, School bus, and Tank (P,S,N)
  • D
    Hazardous materials, Tank vehicle, Double/triple trailers (H, N, T)

Question 57

Do you need to test on an airbrake-equipped vehicle to upgrade to a group A CDL if you already have a group B or C CDL valid for airbrake-equipped vehicles?

  • A
    Yes
  • B
    It depends on the state
  • C
    No, because the air-braking systems are similar
  • D
    It depends on the vehicle

Question 58

Do you need to wear eye protection?

  • A
    Not if you have a windshield or match other criteria
  • B
    All can be true
  • C
    There is no law against it
  • D
    Yes, in all circumstances

Question 59

How much more likely is it that a fully loaded rig will turn over compared to an empty one?

  • A
    5 times
  • B
    No difference
  • C
    7 times
  • D
    10 times

Question 60

What is the maximum amount of time you can drive a property-carrying commercial vehicle after a 10-hour break?

  • A
    13 hours
  • B
    14 hours
  • C
    11 hours
  • D
    10 hours

Question 61

What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating?

  • A
    The result of adding the weight of the vehicles and the cargo
  • B
    The manufacturer-set weight limit for a single vehicle or combination of vehicles
  • C
    The minimum weight capacity of the vehicle
  • D
    The weight of the vehicle

Question 62

If you experience a breakdown or some other type of emergency, how far from your vehicle should your reflective triangles be?

  • A
    10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet
  • B
    20 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet
  • C
    10 feet, 100 feet, and 100 feet
  • D
    20 feet, 200 feet, and 200 feet

Question 63

Are there restrictions on the age of passengers for motorcycles?

  • A
    In 10 states, children cannot be passengers
  • B
    All states forbid children under the age of 5
  • C
    There are no rules in any states
  • D
    In five states, there are rules on passengers under age 5 to 8

Question 64

What is the minimum allowable length for a truck and tractor-semitrailer combination?

  • A
    45 feet
  • B
    42 feet
  • C
    48 feet
  • D
    50 feet

Question 65

If you commute across state lines in your CMV, is that considered interstate commerce?

  • A
    Yes
  • B
    Depends on if it is for personal transportation
  • C
    Depends on the state
  • D
    No

Question 66

Can you cross a solid white line?

  • A
    Only in emergencies
  • B
    You can always cross a solid white line
  • C
    No, it is illegal to cross a solid white line
  • D
    It is legal but only in certain states

Question 67

Obtaining three serious traffic violations in a period of three years will result in a CDL disqualification for how long?

  • A
    90 days
  • B
    180 days
  • C
    30 days
  • D
    120 days

Question 68

Who needs to wear a seatbelt in the car?

  • A
    Everyone
  • B
    Minors only
  • C
    It depends on the state
  • D
    Adults in the front seat only

Comments (9)

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@user3305010 exactly what I was told, in a defensive driving class

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I was told to stay in your car if your car broke down too!

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I don’t drive big trucks or motorcycles. So how am I to know the rules. Dumb questions!!

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To many CDL and commercial drivers questions

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Not a CdL driver

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Didn't realize when started taking it was for CDL . I'm not a CDL driver

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Couple of these questions were stupid. And I was told if yur broke down on the highway you stay in your car.

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Don’t know anything about CDLs and semi trucks. They should separate those questions from this quiz

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this had more CDL regulation where most people never know these answers

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