Iowa CDL Permit Test - Class A

(From the 2019 Iowa CDL driver handbook)
Number of questions: 50
Passing score: 40
Directions: 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 Iowa 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.
You have made error so far
Passing grade —
10 or fewer errors
advertising
1.
The use of a hand-held mobile device while driving is:
Prohibited.
Acceptable if weather conditions are clear.
Permitted if use is work-related.
2.
On any upgrade, gravity will:
Speed your vehicle up.
Slow your vehicle down.
Not impact your speed.
3.
When starting your vehicle, the coolant temperature should:
Not change.
Increase gradually.
Quickly jump from low to high.
4.
Having more than one license may result in:
A fine of up to $5,000.
Jail time.
Both of the above.
5.
While driving, if you notice anything that affects safety or could lead to mechanical problems, you should:
Wait to see if the problem goes away.
Include the concerns in your written report.
Try to fix the issue yourself.
6.
If making a tight turn, the operator of a CMV should:
Be able to drive as fast as the driver of a car.
Not be concerned about speed, but focus on the road.
Warn drivers behind by braking early and slowing gradually.
7.
One way to prevent hydroplaning on wet road surfaces is to:
Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.
Under-inflate your tires.
Drive faster than usual.
Grade this section
Rate this test
4.0 out of 5
based on 32 votes
Our Latest Videos
iowa DMV practice test iowa motorcycle practice test Examen de manejo DMV en iowa