CDL Training Exam Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+ What weight constitutes a CMV? - Correct Answer 26,001 lbs or 16 or more passengers Would an OTR driver be "interstate non-excepted" or "interstate excepted"? - Correct Answer interstate non-excepted Within what timeframe would you be required to notify your employer of a traffic violation? (excluding parking tickets) - Correct Answer 30 days How often must cargo be inspected? - Correct Answer CMVs transporting cargo must be inspected within the first 50 miles of a trip and every 150 miles or every three hours (whichever comes first) to ensure it is secured.What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - Correct Answer Safety for yourself and other drivers.What things should you check during a trip? - Correct Answer Tire problems, Wheel and rim problems, bad Brake drums pads and shoes, Steering system defects, Suspension system defects, Exhaust system defects, and Emergency equipment (TWBSSEE - to wear bikinis sucks, SEE?) and cargo Name some key steering system parts. - Correct Answer steering wheel, pitman arm, tie rod, spindle, power steering cylinder, hydraulic fluid resevoir Name some suspension system defects. - Correct Answer cracked or broken hangers, missing or broken leaves on the leaf springs, leaking shock-absorbers, axle positioning parts that are cracked, damaged, or missing What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - Correct Answer Fire extinguisher, spare fuses (unless equipped with circuit breakers), warning devices (3 warning triangles, 6 fusees or 3 liquid burning flares)
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