FREE Alabama Passenger - Real 2022 CDL Questions!

Question 1

All commercial motor vehicles are required to be equipped with the proper emergency equipment. This may include spare electrical fuses; three red reflective triangles, six fuses, or three liquid burning flares; and at least one properly charged and rated fire extinguisher.

Accepted Answer

Have a fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment.

Answer

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless transporting hazardous materials.

Answer

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless the vehicle will be traveling through remote areas.

Answer

Not have a fire extinguisher.

Question 2

When approaching a railroad crossing, buses should stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest track and the driver should look both ways for a train. They should open the forward door if it improves their ability to see or hear an oncoming train.

Accepted Answer

Opening the forward door.

Answer

Opening the emergency window.

Answer

Waiting for the passengers on the bus to quiet down on their own.

Question 3

One way to know when it is time to shift gears is to learn your vehicle's operating rpm range. You should shift up when your engine reaches the top of that range. You can also learn which speeds each gear is good for and shift up based on your speedometer.

Accepted Answer

The actions of the vehicle next to you.

Answer

The speed of your engine (rpm).

Answer

The speed of the road (mph).

Question 4

Always check for traffic in your mirrors before changing lanes. Frequent mirror checks should be a part of your normal scanning routine.

Accepted Answer

Before every lane change.

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When changing lanes, but only when other vehicles are nearby.

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When changing lanes, but only if it is dark outside.

Question 5

When turning quickly to avoid colliding with a hazard in the roadway, you should always keep both hands on the steering wheel. You must have a firm grip on the wheel to be able to turn quickly.

Accepted Answer

Keep both hands on the steering wheel.

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Only use one hand to steer.

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Not use your mirrors to check other lanes.

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Speed up as you get nearer to the hazard.

Question 6

When driving during the winter, it is particularly important that your tires have adequate tread. You need a tread depth of at least 4/32 of an inch in every major groove on the front tires, and at least 2/32 of an inch on the back tires. Check the tread depths by using a gauge.

Accepted Answer

Tires should be slightly deflated.

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Front tires should have a tread depth of at least 4/32 an inch.

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Rear tires should have a tread depth of at least 2/32 an inch.

Answer

Use a gauge to verify that each tire has a safe tread depth.

Question 7

When exiting your vehicle during the basic vehicle control skills test, you must face the vehicle and maintain three points of contact at all times. If your testing vehicle is a bus, you must maintain contact with the handrail. Exiting the vehicle incorrectly may result in automatic failure of the basic vehicle control skills test.

Accepted Answer

Be turned to face their vehicle.

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Hop directly from their seat to the ground.

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Maintain at least one point of contact with their vehicle.

Passenger

A CMV should:

When stopped at a railroad crossing, one way for a bus driver to hear if a train is approaching is by:

Do not base your decision to shift gears on:

Mirrors should be checked:

When steering to avoid a crash, you should:

Regarding winter driving, all of the following are true, except:

When exiting a vehicle, a driver should: