Vermont General Knowledge CDL Prep Test (VT) 4

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20 Questions
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Sample Vermont CDL Test Questions - General Knowledge

Question 1

Under ideal conditions, what minimum total stopping distance does the manual give for a vehicle traveling at 55 mph?

  1. A 142 feet
  2. B 216 feet
  3. C 419 feet
  4. D 61 feet

Correct answer: C – 419 feet

The Vermont manual uses 142 feet of perception distance, 61 feet of reaction distance, and about 216 feet of braking distance at 55 mph. Together, these figures produce a minimum total stopping distance of 419 feet under ideal conditions. Poor traction, brake condition, visibility, or driver condition can increase the distance.

Source: Vermont Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 2.6.1, “Stopping Distance”

Question 2

Which actions help a commercial driver remain alert and reduce fatigue risk?

  1. A Get adequate sleep and schedule trips during normal waking hours
  2. B Plan the route and stopping points and take periodic breaks
  3. C Avoid drowsiness-causing medication and stop for sleep when drowsy
  4. D All of these answers are correct

Correct answer: D – All of these answers are correct

The Vermont CDL manual recommends adequate sleep, careful route planning, and scheduling trips when you are normally awake. During long trips, take periodic breaks and stop driving if drowsiness develops. Avoid medications that cause drowsiness because sleep—not caffeine or stimulant drugs—is the safe remedy for fatigue.

Source: Vermont Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 2.11.2, “Driver Factors—Preventing Drowsiness before a Trip; Maintaining Alertness while Driving”

Question 3

What is the safest response when an aggressive motorist confronts you on the road?

  1. A Make direct eye contact to show confidence
  2. B Respond with the same gestures or driving behavior
  3. C Accelerate to stay ahead of the motorist
  4. D Do not react, and allow the motorist to get away from you if possible

Correct answer: D – Do not react, and allow the motorist to get away from you if possible

The Vermont CDL manual advises making every reasonable effort to get out of an aggressive driver’s way. Do not challenge the motorist by speeding up or trying to hold your position. Avoid eye contact, ignore gestures, and report the vehicle description, license number, location, and direction of travel when it is safe to do so.

Source: Vermont Commercial Driver’s Manual — § 2.10.3, “What You Should Do When Confronted by an Aggressive Driver”

Question 4

Using the standard CDL spacing rule, how much following time should a 40-foot vehicle allow at 50 mph?

  1. A 3 seconds
  2. B 4 seconds
  3. C 7 seconds
  4. D 5 seconds

Correct answer: D – 5 seconds

Allow at least one second for every 10 feet of vehicle length when traveling below 40 mph. At speeds above 40 mph, add another second. A 40-foot vehicle requires four seconds based on its length, plus one additional second at 50 mph, for a total of at least five seconds.

Source: Vermont Commercial Driver’s Manual — § 2.7.1, “Space Ahead”

Question 5

When fighting an engine-compartment fire, you should fully open the hood to reach the flames.

  1. A True
  2. B False

Correct answer: B – False

The statement is false. Vermont’s CDL manual instructs drivers to turn off the engine and avoid opening the hood if possible. Direct foam through the louvers or radiator, or apply it from beneath the vehicle, while aiming toward the source or base of the fire.

Source: Vermont Commercial Driver’s Manual — § 2.21.3, “Fire Fighting”

Question 6

In an emergency, steering around a hazard may be safer than trying to stop when there is not enough stopping room.

  1. A True
  2. B False

Correct answer: A – True

The statement is true. When the available distance is too short for a safe stop, steering away from the obstacle may be necessary. A driver can usually turn to miss an object more quickly than the vehicle can stop, but the escape path must be checked before steering into it.

Source: Vermont Commercial Driver’s Manual — § 2.17.1, “Steering to Avoid a Crash”

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