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Class B Commercial Drivers License Practice Test -4

Study for your CDL Class B Test with this FREE Practice Test. 25 practice Questions for CDL Class B Test straight from the CDL hand book, Stop stressing about the test and practice today with our multiple choice practice test.

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Class B Permit Practice Test 4

Half of the employees in the trucking industry are drivers. Without these drivers, the supply chain process would be badly disrupted. Truck drivers ensure consumers do not have to deal with empty shelves at their local convenience store.

By pursuing a Class B CDL, you are making a decision to become a critical part of an essential industry. It is also a very promising industry with limitless growth opportunities. You just need the right push to get there.

Before applying for your Class B CDL, however, you must thoroughly prepare to pass the written exam at the DMV. Our free Knowledge Practice Test contains all the material you are going to cover in the final exam to help you prepare better and pass on your very first try.

What is the process of obtaining a Class B CDL?

The process of obtaining a Class B CDL typically takes the following route:

Researching the requirements

There are several federal requirements to qualify you as a Class B CDL applicant including age requirements, identity requirements, and medical suitability requirements, just to name a few. You should conduct your due diligence and find out from the DMV's official site the specifics of each requirement.

Obtain your commercial learner's permit (CLP)

Visit your local DMV office to apply for a CLP. Here, you will be required to complete several written exams spanning different topics. You will only be awarded your CLP once you've successfully completed these tests. The CLP allows you to start test driving.

Go through several screening layers

The aim of these screenings is to determine your ability to drive Class B vehicles. Class B drivers can operate highly safety-critical and sensitive vehicles like school buses, HazMat vehicles, and public transit vehicles, thereby requiring an extra emphasis on safety training. The screening may involve taking your fingerprints and running a background check on you.

Get your physical ability card

During your screening, the Department of Transportation (DOT) will require you to undergo a physical examination. The exam checks your vision, ability to see color (because of reading traffic signals), hearing, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health to determine your fitness to operate a CMV. Once you pass the test, you receive your medical examiner's certificate.

Complete a written test and a driver's test

Your CDL written exam will test your knowledge of the type of vehicles you intend to operate along with your understanding of traffic laws of the land. A driver's test is more practical to test your driving skills. Passing both these tests makes you an official Class B license holder.

Consider endorsements to grow your career

Obtaining your Class B CDL is simply an opportunity opener. To advance as a commercial driver faster, you will be required to take additional knowledge and skills tests that help you earn proper CDL endorsements. Some of the endorsements available for Class B license holders are:

  • School Bus (S)
  • Passenger Transport (P)
  • Tank Vehicle (T)
  • Hazardous Materials (H)
  • Tanker and Hazardous materials (X)

CDL Sample Test Questions

A front-end header board _____.
  • Protects you from your cargo in case of a crash or emergency stop.
  • Protects your eyes from the sun.
  • Helps you rock out in your car during traffic jams.
  • Details important information about your vehicle's gross weight and the cargo's hazard class if applicable.
A general rule for tying down cargo: you need one tiedown for each _____ ft. of cargo.
  • 10 ft.
  • 20 ft.
  • 30 ft.
  • 15 ft.
An air compressor can be cooled by _______.
  • Air
  • Cooling engine system.
  • Oil
  • Water.
  • Air or an engine cooling system.
Drunk drivers can be a hazard to themselves and to you. Routinely, while driving at night, you should watch out for drivers who show signs of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These signs will vary. One sign the driver ahead of you may be drunk is if the driver has trouble staying in his lane. Which of the following is another sign a drunk driver is ahead of you?
  • A driver maintaining the speed limit.
  • A driver obeying traffic signals.
  • A driver stopping abruptly without reason.
  • A driver following traffic.
During a pre-trip inspection of your vehicle, you can check if your vehicle is leaking by inspecting for _______.
  • Dripping puddles on the underside of the engine and the transmission.
  • Puddles on the ground.
  • Hoses for leaks.
  • All of the listed answers.

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