Class A Written Test

Case: You're hauling a full load when a vehicle ahead of you makes an emergency stop.

1) What should you do?

a). Start controlled braking without losing steering ability.

b). Jam on your brakes as tight as you can.

c). Take a hard swerve to another lane.

d). Let your engine brakes bring you down to a lower speed.

Case: You are going down a long, steep hill. Your brakes start to fade.

2) What is the best thing to do?

a). Press harder on the brake pedal.

b). Pull over immediately and stop braking.

c). Accelerate to increase speed and limit braking.

d). Downshift and force the engine to provide braking.

Case: You are turning right in a CDL Class A truck. There is a car on your right and the turn is tight.

3) What should you do?

a). Check mirrors, signal early, and make a controlled turn without swinging too wide.

b). Swing left first, then turn right sharply.

c). Speed up to get through the turn quickly.

d). Honk at the car and force your way into the turn.

Case: While driving at highway speed, your front left tire blows out.

4) What is the safest way to respond?

a). Slam the brakes immediately.

b). Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and gradually slow down.

c). Steer sharply to the right to get off the road.

d). Speed up slightly to regain control.

Case: You are climbing a steep hill, and your temperature gauge is indicating that the engine is overheating.

5) What would you do?

a). Continue driving so you don’t block traffic.

b). Shut off the radiator fan to help the engine not work as hard.

c). Pull over, let the engine cool, and check the coolant level.

d). Shift into a higher gear to reduce strain.

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