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468 PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA
DEMOLITION CLASS B PRACTICE EXAM 2026
โ What should you do when you are driving at night? (A) Make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within the range of your headlights in an emergency. (B) Roll down your window so that the fresh air will help keep you awake (C) If you are sleepy, drink coffee or other caffeine products. Answer: (A) Make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within range of your headlights in an emergency โ Which of the following is the correct term for a long commercial vehicle's tendency to swing wide on turns? (A) Sidetracking (B) Offtracking (C) Fishtailing. Answer: (B) Offtracking โ When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system, which of these is true? (A) Check the coolant level of a hot engine (B) Safely remove the radiator cap and add coolant while the engine is hot
(C) Use water only in the cooling system. Answer: (A) Check the coolant level of a hot engine โ When you are parked at the side of the road at night, you must: (A) warn others by turning on your 4-way emergency flashers. (B) Put your warning devices out within 15 minutes (C) Use your left turn signal lights to give warning to other drivers. Answer: (A) Warn others by turning on your 4-way emergency flashers โ While doing the pre-trip inspection on your vehicle's steering and exhaust system you found the following problems. Which one, if any, should be fixed before you drive the vehicle? (A) Too many vertical stacks (B) Oil on tie rod (C) Play in the steering wheel of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20 - inch steering wheel). Answer: (C) Play in the steering wheel of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20-inch steering wheel) โ Containerized loads: (A) are exempt from hazardous materials restrictions (B) are exempt from weight limit restrictions
โ You are about to go down a long, steep, downhill grade in a newer truck. You should: (A) use a lower gear than you would use to climb the uphill grade. (B) use the same gear you would use to climb the uphill grade. (C) use a higher gear than you would use to climb the uphill grade. Answer: (A) use a lower gear than you would use to climb the uphill grade โ Which of these items is checked in a pre-trip inspection? (A) Cargo securement (B) Whether all vehicle lights are working and are clean (C) Both of the above. Answer: (C) Both of the above โ If you are stopped on a one-way or divided highway, you should place reflective triangles at: (A) 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic (B) 25 feet, 100 feet, and 250 feet toward approaching traffic (C) 50 feet, 100 feet, and 300 feet toward approaching taffic. Answer: (A) 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic. โ When a heavy fog occurs you should:
(A) use high beams for best visibility (B) park off to the right side of the road with your parking lights on (C) park at a rest area or truck stop until the fog has lifted. Answer: (C) park at a rest area or truck stop until the fog has lifted โ You should plan ahead when you park your vehicle so that: (A) it will be very easy for you to check your vehicle before you get back on the road (B) you are only required to pull forward when you leave (C) you don't need to back up more than 10 feet. Answer: (B) You are only required to pull forward when you leave โ The term "Gross Combination Weight" refers to: (A) total weight of a powered unit and the trailer (B) total weight of the trailer and the load (C) total weight of a powered unit, the trailer and the cargo.. Answer: (C) total weight of a powered unit, the trailer and the cargo. โ A driver should look ____________ ahead of the vehicle while driving. (A) 2-5 seconds (B) 5-10 seconds (C) 12-15 seconds. Answer: (C) 12-15 seconds
(B) 3 or more feet beyond the rear body (C) 6 or more feet beyond the rear body. Answer: (A) 4 or more feet beyond the rear body. โ Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience tire failure? (A) Be aware that a tire has failed (B) Stay off the break pedal (C) Apply the breaks hard and immediately.. Answer: (C) Apply the breaks hard and immediately โ After your pre-trip inspection, you should inspect your cargo: (A) within 10 miles of the start of the trip (B) within 50 miles of the start of the trip (C) within an hour after starting the trip (D) within 25 miles of the start of the trip. Answer: (B) within 50 miles of the start of the trip โ Step 3 of the seven-step inspection method is Start Engine and Inspect inside the Cab. This step involves each of the following tasks, EXCEPT. (A) Starting the engine then listening for unusual noises (B) starting the engine, then putting the gear shift in neutral.
(C) Checking the air pressure (D) Checking the transmission controls. Answer: (B) starting the engine, then putting the gear shift in neutral. โ Which of these should you NOT do during a drive wheel skid? (A) Counter steer (B) Steer into the skid (C) Turn quickly (D) Stop breaking. Answer: (B) Steer into the skid โ Retarders (A) reduce the need to apply the brakes to slow the vehicle (B) apply braking power to the drive wheels (C) Reduce wear and tear on the brakes (D) do all of the above. Answer: (D) do all of the above โ Which of the following is NOT a main concern when you are driving in very hot weather? (A) Loose belts possibly causing overheating (B) Tar bubbling up causing slippery roadways (C) Your seat causing you to sweat
(D) let you drive faster. Answer: (C) not change the way you brake normally โ Which of the following should you NOT do when you are being tailgated? (A) speed up (B) increase your following distance (C) avoid quick changes (D) avoid tricks such as flashing your brake lights. Answer: (A) speed up โ If you are involved in a collision, you should (A) do the best you can to care for injured persons (B) gather appropriate information for a collision report (C) notify the proper authorities (D) do all of the above. Answer: (D) do all of the above โ Legal maximum weight limits may not be safe in all of the following, EXCEPT (A) winter (B) mountain driving (C) traffic (D) a storm. Answer: (C) traffic
โ Which of these are signs of a driver under the influence? (A) stopping suddenly for no apparent reason (B) difficulty maintaining his or her speed (C) Trouble staying in his or her own lane (D) All of the above. Answer: (D) all of the above โ A top-heavy load is dangerous because it can cause (A) a rollover if you swerve around a hazard (B) a rollover on a curve (C) damage to the axles or steering (D) all of the above. Answer: (D) All of the above โ Within how many days must you notify your employer of any traffic violations (except parking)? (A) 14 (B) 10 (C) 60 (D) 30. Answer: (D) 30 โ Which of these statements is true about the relationship between cargo and height?
โ The aggregate working load limit of your cargo tiedowns must be at least ______ times the weight of the cargo. (A) two (B) four (C) one-half (D) two-and-a-half. Answer: (C) one-half โ Which of these is NOT a possible penalty for having more than one license? (A) Being fined up to $5, (B) Warning for a first offense (C) Being put in jail (D) Having a California CDL canceled. Answer: (B) Warning for a first offense โ At what speed should you test the stopping action of the service brakes? (A) 5 mph (B) 15 mph (C) 10 mph (D) 2 mph. Answer: (A) 5 mph
โ According to the state of California, what is the most important and obvious reason to check your vehicle? (A) To make sure your paint is not chipped (B) To see if your vehicle needs a wash (C) Safety (D) Employer Liability. Answer: (C) Safety โ The steps for checking your signal lights include the following (A) Turn off all lights, turn on the stop lights, and turn on the left turn signal lights (B) Turn off all lights, turn on the left run signal lights, and turn on the stop lights (C) Turn on all lights, turn on the stop lights, and turn on the left turn signal lights (D) Turn on stop lights, turn off all the lights, and turn on the left turn signal lights. Answer: (A) Turn off all lights, turn on the stop lights, and turn on the left turn signal lights โ What must you do if you are involved in a collision that involves death, injury, or property damage over $1,000? (A) Surrender your CDL (B) Stop driving your vehicle for 10 days (C) File an official report on form SR-1 within 10 days
โ To help you stay alert and safe while driving, you should (A) Have a whiskey to brace yourself (B) avoid medications whose warning labels mention drowsiness (C) drink coffee if you get drowsy (D) roll down your windows to get fresh air. Answer: (B) avoid medications whose warning labels mention drowsiness โ Your vehicle is stuck on railroad tracks. You should (A) keep trying to move your vehicle until you see the train (B) immediately get out of the cab and move away from the tracks (C) gather up your belongings and paperwork and then leave the cab (D) try to save some of the cargo if you don't see a train yet.. Answer: (B) immediately get out of the cab and move away from the tracks โ When you back with a trailer, you should (A) not pull forward once you have started bucking (B) not bother to correct drift (C) back in as straight a line as possible (D) turn the steering wheel in the same direction in which you want to go.. Answer: (C) Back in as straight a line as possible
โ Which of these is NOT a common cause of vehicle fires? (A) Underinflated tires (B) Problems in the electrical system (C) Flammable cargo (D) Halogen headlights. Answer: (D) halogen headlights โ Which of these is part of the seven-step inspection method? (A) Step 5: Do a Walk-around Inspection (B) Step 1: Vehicle Overview (C) Step 6: Check the Signal Lights (D) All of the above. Answer: (D) All of the above โ Checking your vehicle's suspension does NOT include checking (A) the air suspension components (B) the shock absorbers (C) the axle positioning parts (D) the tires. Answer: (D) the tires โ According to the state of California, you are considered involved in interstate commerce UNLESS the cargo you are transporting (A) is headed for a location out of state (B) consists of waste or other hazardous substances
(B) Lack of alertness from fatigue (C) Impaired vision (D) Temporary blindness from glare. Answer: (A) Loss of concentration from hunger โ On wet roads, you should reduce your speed by (A) one-half (B) one-quarter (C) 60 percent (D) one-third. Answer: (D) one-third โ Which of the following is NOT a proper way to signal? (A) Turn your signal off after completing the maneuver (B) Signal early (C) Flash your signals to draw more attention (D) Signal continuously until you have completed your turn. Answer: (C) flash you signals to draw more attention โ How far ahead do most good drivers look, according to the Handbook? (A) 5-10 seconds (B) 10-12 seconds
(C) 7-12 seconds (D) 12-15 seconds. Answer: (D) 12-15 seconds โ According to the Handbook, children present a hazard because (A) they don't know that trucks are dangerous (B) they don't know how to drive (C) they move quickly without checking traffic (D) they often have grudges against truck drivers. Answer: (C) they move quickly without checking traffic โ Which of these equals the total stopping distance? (A) perception distance + reaction distance (B) Reaction distance + braking distance (C) Perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance (D) Reaction distance + braking distance + signal distance. Answer: (C) Perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance โ Which of these is NOT a rule to follow for backing safely? (A) Accelerate slightly to complete the backing process quickly (B) Combine backing and turning toward the driver's side whenever you can. (C) Back slowly while using your mirrors
