Instructions

Knowledge Test Class A

This license is required for driving any legal combination of vehicles, with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the GVWR of a trailer exceeds 10,000 pounds To receive this license, applicants must pass a 50-question test. To pass, applicants must answer 40 questions correctly. Each question has three possible answer choices. Test questions come from the Hawaii Commercial Driver License Manual. Questions come from chapters covering: Introduction, Driving Safely, Transporting Cargo Safely, Air Brakes (if applicable), Combination, Doubles and Hazardous Materials. Endorsements that may be used with a Class A CDL are: Hazardous materials, Tank, Passenger, HazMat and Tank, Air Brakes and School bus.

Number of Question 50

Passing Score 40

1. A driver can rely on front wheel braking to work:

On dry roadways only.

Under all conditions.

Under all conditions, except for snow.

Front wheel braking is effective under all road conditions. It is unlikely that you will experience a front wheel skid, even on ice.

2. The weight of a truck:

Usually has no impact on stopping distance.

Is a major factor affecting stopping distance.

Is not as important as the type of cargo in determining stopping distance.

A vehicle's weight is an important factor affecting its stopping distance. The heavier a vehicle is, the more work the brakes will need to do to bring it to a complete stop.

3. You will often have to drive your vehicle under bridges and overpasses. If approaching such an opening, you should:

Assume the posted clearance height is accurate.

Assume the posted clearance height is inaccurate.

Measure the height of the opening before proceeding.

Do not assume that posted height clearances are accurate. If the road was repaved after the sign was posted, or if there is packed snow on the ground, the actual height of the opening may be different than what is indicated. If you are not confident that your vehicle will be able to safely clear an upcoming bridge or overpass, you should slow down and find another path, if possible.

4. Aggressive driving is:

Operating a vehicle in a selfish or pushy manner.

Operating a vehicle with a strong regard for other motorists’ safety.

Operating a vehicle in the left lane.

Aggressive driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner and without regard for the rights or safety of other road users.

5. When in heavy traffic, the safest driving speed is:

Slower than the speed being driven by surrounding traffic.

The same speed being driven by surrounding traffic.

Faster than the speed being driven by surrounding traffic.

In heavy traffic, it is safest to travel at the same speed as other vehicles. If two vehicles continue to drive in the same direction at the same speed, they cannot hit each other.

6. When inspecting the windshield before a trip, a person should do all the following, except:

Remove and sharpen the wiper blades.

Check the windshield wipers for proper spring tension.

Check the wiper blades for damage.

When inspecting your windshield, you should look for cracks or other problems that could interfere with your ability to clearly see the road. The windshield wiper arms should be checked for proper spring tension. The wiper blades should be checked for damage, stiff rubber, and improper securement.

7. What is road rage?

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others

Operating a motor vehicle that is deemed unsafe

Operating a motor vehicle that has not been inspected

Aggressive driving is defined as operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner. Road rage is defined as operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others, or the intent of physically assaulting another driver or their vehicle.

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