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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.. Read More

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. Test questions come from the Minnesota Commercial Driver’s Manual. To pass, applicants must answer 40 questions correctly. Each question has two, three or four possible answer choices. Questions come from chapters covering: Introduction, Driving Safely, Transporting Cargo Safely, Air Brakes (if applicable), Combination Vehicles, Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test and On-Road Driving. Endorsements that may be used with a Class A CDL are: Hazardous materials, Tank, Passenger, Doubles/Triples, HazMat, Tank, Air Brakes and School bus.

Number of Question 50

Passing Score 40

1. What does blocking cargo do?

Holds the cargo in a large box

Prevents cargo from sliding in transit

Prevent others from buying the cargo

Blocking and bracing are used to prevent cargo from shifting in transit.

2. Which of the following is a good rule to follow when making a turn?

Honk your horn.

Use your arms to get the attention of other drivers.

Turn off your turn signal before entering the turn to avoid confusing other drivers.

Signal early.

Signal well in advance of a turn so drivers behind you are aware of your intentions. Keep the signal on throughout the turn and turn it off once the turn is complete.

3. When checking the engine compartment:

The parking brake should not be engaged.

Wheels should be chocked.

The engine should be running.

The gearshift should be in first gear.

Before inspecting the engine compartment, make sure that the parking brakes are on and/or the wheels are chocked. Check the engine compartment before entering the cab and starting the engine.

4. Testing positive for any amount of alcohol while still below the legal limit will result in a driver being placed out-of-service for 24 hours.

True

False

If you are found to have any detectable amount of alcohol in your system, but are still below the legal limit of 0.04 percent, you will be placed out-of-service for 24 hours. It is both illegal and dangerous to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

5. A stopped bus:

Is not a cause for concern since it is stopped.

Is only a concern if passengers are exiting the bus.

Is a concern whether or not passengers are visible.

You should always exercise caution when driving near a stopped bus. There could be passengers in the vicinity and the bus may either prevent them from seeing you or you from seeing them.

6. Always perform the steps of a pre-trip inspection in the same order each time because:

You will be less likely to forget something.

You will have more time to complete the inspection.

It is required by law.

Completing the steps of a vehicle inspection in the same order before every trip aids in learning what the proper steps are. Additionally, you be less likely to forget a step when going through the checklist in a prescribed order.

7. Broken suspension parts:

Should not concern you.

Should be repaired, but do not need to be repaired immediately.

Cannot be identified.

Are extremely dangerous.

The suspension system is responsible for supporting a vehicle, supporting its load, and keeping its axles in place. When inspecting your vehicle, check for damaged or missing spring hangers, spring leaves, shock absorbers, u-bolts, and frame members. Broken parts in the suspension system are extremely dangerous.

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