FREE Alabama CDL Passenger Test 2024 (Practice Test)

1. Texting is:

safer than talking on a cell phone.
safer than engaging in conversation with a passenger.
the most dangerous distraction.
about as safe as adjusting the radio.

2. When crossing railroad tracks, you should:

put the transmission in Neutral.
shift gears while crossing the tracks.
not stop.
try to pass slower vehicles.

3. To avoid distractions while driving, you should:

adjust vehicle controls and mirrors prior to driving.
use your phone only when there is no traffic around you.
try to engage in complex conversations with the other occupants.
smoke, eat, and drink only when the road is straight.

4. Air brakes use ________ to make the brakes work.

5. Of all the space around your vehicle, the most important is:

the area to the sides of the vehicle.
the area ahead of the vehicle.
the area behind the vehicle.
All areas around the vehicle are equally important.

6. When conducting a pre-trip inspection:

the vehicle inspection report should not be reviewed unless your supervisor tells you to do so.
the inspection report should only be reviewed if you will be carrying passengers.
you should review the last vehicle inspection report.
None of the above.

7. When driving at night you should dim your lights when following another vehicle within:

8. When checking tires, which of the following is not a problem?

4/32 inch tread depth on front tires
Too much air pressure
Cracked valve stems
Radial and bias-ply tires used together

9. When changing lanes, you should check your mirrors:

Before you change lanes.
After you complete the lane change.
After you have signaled.
All of the above.

10. When driving on slippery roads, you should NOT:

go slowly.
use the engine brake.
try to anticipate stops early.
watch far enough ahead to keep a steady speed.

CDL PASSENGER TEST ALABAMA