Utah Class A CDL Practice Test (UT) 8

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Sample Utah CDL Test Questions - General Knowledge

Question 1

As alcohol begins affecting the brain, which driving-related ability is impaired first?

  1. A Judgment and self-control
  2. B Hearing acuity
  3. C Coordination
  4. D Muscle control

Correct answer: A – Judgment and self-control

Alcohol first affects the part of the brain responsible for judgment and self-control. This can prevent a person from recognizing the extent of the impairment. As blood alcohol concentration continues to rise, vision, coordination, and muscle control become increasingly affected.

Source: Utah Commercial Driver License Handbook, 2025 Edition — Section 2, “Alcohol and the Brain”

Question 2

On a straight, unobstructed one-way or divided highway, where should warning triangles be placed for a stopped CMV?

  1. A Within 10 feet of the vehicle and at 100 and 200 feet toward approaching traffic
  2. B At 25, 100, and 250 feet toward approaching traffic
  3. C At 50, 100, and 300 feet toward approaching traffic
  4. D At 75, 100, and 400 feet toward approaching traffic

Correct answer: A – Within 10 feet of the vehicle and at 100 and 200 feet toward approaching traffic

Federal rules require one warning device on the traffic side of the CMV within 10 feet, in the direction of approaching traffic. The other devices go 100 and 200 feet toward approaching traffic in the lane or shoulder occupied by the vehicle. The Utah handbook illustrates the same placement pattern.

Source: Utah Commercial Driver License Handbook, 2025 Edition — Section 2, “Communicating Your Presence”, 49 CFR § 392.22(b)(2)(i) – Emergency signals; stopped commercial motor vehicles.

Question 3

Which statement describes the proper way to downshift for a curve?

  1. A Accelerate while selecting a lower gear
  2. B Select the proper lower gear before entering the curve
  3. C Wait until the vehicle is descending through the curve
  4. D Shift after reaching the middle of the curve

Correct answer: B – Select the proper lower gear before entering the curve

Reduce speed and select the proper gear before entering a curve. This avoids shifting or heavy braking while turning and allows some power to be applied through the curve. Entering in the correct gear also helps maintain vehicle stability and control.

Source: Utah Commercial Driver License Handbook, 2025 Edition — § 2.3.2, “Before Entering a Curve”

Question 4

In a CMV equipped with conventional mirrors, what is the main way to monitor traffic beside and behind you?

  1. A Ask a helper to watch traffic
  2. B Check the mirrors regularly
  3. C Activate the turn signals
  4. D Sound the horn

Correct answer: B – Check the mirrors regularly

The Utah handbook directs drivers to check their mirrors regularly to monitor traffic behind and on both sides. More frequent checks are needed during lane changes, turns, merges, and tight maneuvers. Mirrors still have blind spots, making quick, repeated checks important.

Source: Utah Commercial Driver License Handbook, 2025 Edition — § 2.4.2, “Seeing to the Sides and Rear”

Question 5

An eight-foot cargo article is not blocked against forward movement. What is the minimum number of tiedowns required under the general rule?

  1. A One
  2. B Two
  3. C Three
  4. D Four

Correct answer: B – Two

Federal cargo-securement rules require at least two tiedowns for an unblocked article that is longer than five feet but no longer than ten feet, regardless of its weight. A shorter article weighing 1,100 pounds or less may qualify for one tiedown. Commodity-specific securement rules may impose additional requirements.

Source: 49 CFR § 393.110(b)(1), (b)(2)(ii) – Additional requirements for determining the minimum number of tiedowns.

Question 6

What two functions does a combination vehicle’s emergency air line perform?

  1. A It supplies air to the trailer tanks
  2. B It controls the trailer emergency brakes
  3. C It performs both functions listed above
  4. D It performs neither function listed above

Correct answer: C – It performs both functions listed above

The emergency or supply line delivers air to the trailer air tanks and controls the emergency brakes on a combination vehicle. A loss of pressure in this line causes the trailer emergency brakes to apply. It also causes the tractor-protection valve to close.

Source: Utah Commercial Driver License Handbook, 2025 Edition — § 6.2.4, “Trailer Air-lines”

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