Instructions

Knowledge Test Class B

This license is required for driving a single vehicle with a GVWR of more than 26,001 pounds, and a trailer not to exceed 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating, or a vehicle designed to transport 24 or more people (including the driver). To receive this license, applicants must pass a 50-question test. To pass, applicants must answer 40 questions correctly. Each question has three or four possible answer choices. Test questions come from the Montana Commercial Driver License Manual. Questions come from chapters covering: Introduction, Driving Safely, Transporting Cargo Safely, Air Brakes (if applicable), Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test and On-Road Driving.. Endorsements that may be used with a Class B CDL are: Hazardous materials, Tank, Passenger, HazMat and Tank, Air Brakes and School bus.

Number of Question 50

Passing Score 40

1. The most common type of foundation brake used is the:

S-cam drum brake.

C-cam drum brake.

G-cam disc brake.

P-cam disc brake.

The most common type of foundation brake is an s-cam drum brake.

2. Belts in the engine compartment should:

Be frayed.

Not have excessive wear.

Be greasy.

When inspecting your vehicle's engine, check the belts for tightness and excessive wear. The amount of "give" that is safe for each belt in a given engine will vary, so learn what is appropriate for your vehicle.

3. How much water is needed on a road surface for a vehicle to hydroplane?

Usually several inches

A good amount, such as a large puddle

A small amount

No water

Hydroplaning is an effect in which a vehicle's tires lose traction with the surface of the road and instead glide along a layer of water. There does not have to be much water on the road for this to occur.

4. An open automobile window in cold weather may indicate that the driver is:

Driving impaired.

Inappropriately dressed.

Using the heat inside their vehicle.

Enjoying the fresh air.

It is important to observe other drivers' behaviors and identify clues that indicate when person could be driving impaired. Drivers who have had too much to drink, are sleepy, are on drugs, or are ill can present hazards to other drivers. A person driving with their window open in cold weather may be impaired.

5. Do not base your decision to shift gears on:

The speed of your engine (rpm).

The speed of the road (mph).

The actions of the vehicle next to you.

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.