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 possible answer choices. Test questions come from the Vermont Commercial Driver’s 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. After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop after a short distance to:

Check the tightness of the lug nuts.

Lower the tire's air pressure.

See if rocks have gotten into the tread.

After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop a short distance later to recheck the tightness of the tire's lug nuts.

2. The radiator cap:

Should not be removed when the coolant is hot.

Can be removed when the coolant is hot.

Should be cool to the touch under normal driving conditions.

Never remove the radiator cap or any part of the pressurized cooling system until it has cooled. Opening the cap while the system is too hot could release steam and boiling water that could severely burn you. If the radiator cap is cool to the touch, the system is likely cool enough for you to open the cap.

3. What is the number one cause of death and injury in a work zone?

Drivers speeding

Slow drivers

Animals crossing the road

Speeding is the leading cause of death and injury in work zones. Use extra caution when driving near workers in a work zone.

4. What does a vehicle inspection report do?

Tells the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing

Ensures that the vehicle is inspected regularly

Holds drivers accountable for inspecting the vehicle

Drivers may be required to submit a written vehicle inspection report at the end of each day of driving. The motor carrier must repair any items in the report that affect safety and certify on the report that repairs were either made or unnecessary.

5. Distracted driving can be avoided by:

Pre-programming radio stations.

Smoking while driving.

Eating while driving.

Distractions while driving can be physical (such as reaching for an object), mental (such as making conversation with a passenger), or both (such as holding a phone to send texts). Strategies to help you avoid distracted driving include pre-programming radio stations; planning out your route in advance; avoiding complex or emotionally taxing conversation while driving; adjusting your mirrors before setting out; and not eating, drinking, or smoking while behind the wheel.

6. When pulled over to the side of the road, you should:

Rely on your taillights to alert other motorists to your presence.

Not worry about other motorists.

Use your four-way emergency flashers to alert other motorists to your presence.

When stopped on the side of the road, be sure to turn on your vehicle's four-way emergency flashers, especially during times of lowered visibility. Place warning devices within 10 minutes of being stopped.

7. Which of the following is not an indicator of when to upshift?

Road speed

RPMs

Time

There are two indicators that determine when you need to shift into a higher gear. One indicator is the engine speed (rpm). You should read your vehicle's manual to learn its rpm range and shift up when you reach the top of that range. The other indicator is road speed (mph). You should learn which speeds each gear can accommodate, then keep an eye on the speedometer and shift up as needed.

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