MN CDL Section A

Question 1

How should two large vehicles yeild when approaching a round about at the same time?

Answer 1

In Multilane Roundabouts, the vehicle on the right must yield the right of way to the vehicle on the left

Question 2

Driver must have a CDL to operate these types of vehicles

Answer 2

1. Combination of vehicles with a GVW exceeding 26,000 Lbs and the towed unit has a GVW > 10,000 Lbs
2. A single vehicle with a GVW exceeding 26,000 Lbs
3. Transporting >15 people
4. Any vehicle requiring hazardous materials placards (driver must be >21)
5. Any vehicle identified as a school bus

Question 3

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

Answer 3

The greater of:

The actual weight of vehicle(s) plus weight of load OR the manufacturers Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Question 4

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Answer 4

The manufacturers specified gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)

Question 5

Definition of Interstate transportation

Answer 5

Transportation, trade, or traffic between:

1. A state and another state or country
2. Two places in a state on a route that goes through another state or country
3. Two places in a state as part of trade, traffic, or transportation originating or terminating outside the state

Question 6

Commercial Motor Carrier Requirements

Answer 6

If you operate any class of vehicle as an employer or employee:

1. Driving a unit(s) over 10,000 GVW
2. Transport more than 8 people
3. May also need a medical examiners certificate and be restricted on hours you can drive

Question 7

Definition of Class A CDL

Answer 7

Any vehicle towing a unit of more than 10,000Lbs GVWR, with gross combination weight rating (truck plus trailer) over 26,000 Lbs

Question 8

Definition of Class B CDL

Answer 8

A single unit vehicle that is over 26,000 GVWR:

1. For a passenger endorsement road test must be passed in a bus with GVWR greater than 26,000 Lbs and >15 people
2. For a school bus endoresement, same as above but must be a school bus

Question 9

Definition of Class C CDL

Answer 9

A single unit vehicle 26,000 Lbs GVWR or less, with one or more of the following endoresements

1. Hazardous materials
2. Passenger
3. School bus (with passenger endoresment)

Question 10

To renew School Bus or Haz Mat endorsement

Answer 10

The knowledge test needs to be retaken

Question 11

Six types of endoresments

Answer 11

1. Hazardous Materials
2. Tank Vehicle
3. Passenger Transport
4. School Bus
5. Doubles / Triples
6. Tanker and Hazardous Materials

Question 12

Drivers who are exempt from CDL

Answer 12

1. Emergency vehicle drivers
2. Farm trucks
3. Recreational vehicles
4. Backup snow plow drivers

Question 13

Three parts to skills test

Answer 13

1. Pre-trip inspection
2. Basic control skills
3. Road test

Question 14

Bicyclists Rights

Answer 14

1. Bicyclists have the right away
2. Do not enter a bike lane unless preparing for or actually making a turn
3. Should be 3’ seperation

Question 15

CMV driver rules for mobile telephones

Answer 15

1. Cannot use more than a single button to make a call
2. Cannot “reach” in a way that would take the driver out of optimal driving position
3. Cannot use a hand to hold phone
4. Rule is inforced even while stopped (for example at a light)

Question 16

Railroad crossing rules

Answer 16

1. Must stop between 15’ and 50’ from nearest track if a signal or flag person indicates on coming train, or driver can see an actual train
2. ALL buses with passengers, school buses (all), placarded vehicles MUST stop at all railroad tracks
3. Call ENS number located at each highway crossing if emergency. Walk away at 45 degee angle towards train

Question 17

Farm Seasonal CDL

Answer 17

1. 1000 gallons or less of diesal fuel, 3000 gallons or less of fertilizer, solid fertilizers cannot be mixed with anything organic
2. 180/360 days allowed. Within 150 miles

Question 18

Total Stopping Distance:

Answer 18

Perception Time (1.75s) + Reaction Time(1.0s) + Actual Braking Distance (216Ft @55mph)

Question 19

To calculate changes in stopping distance think in:

Answer 19

The square of the Velocity

Question 20

How much space should a driver keep in front of the Truck if:

1. Speed is < 40mph
2. Speed is > 40mph

Answer 20

1. 1 sec per every ten feet of Truck/Trailer

2. 1 sec per every ten feet of Truck/Trailer + 1 sec

Question 21

How many feet/sec is 55mph?

Answer 21

80 feet / second

Question 22

To prevent drowsiness, stop every: Time and miles

Answer 22

2 hours or 100 miles

Question 23

How far can you see at night with:

1. Dim lights
2. Bright lights

Answer 23

1. 250 feet

2. 350-500 feet

Question 24

Clearance lights and Market lights indicate:

Answer 24

Extremes on edges

Question 25

Identification lights are:

Answer 25

Three lights across top to indicate vehicle over 80”

Question 26

Passive RR crossing

Answer 26

There are no lights

Question 27

Two types of emergency’s and what they mean

Answer 27

1. Vehicle emergency: Component on vehicle failing

2. Traffic: Two vehicles crashing

Question 28

Role in an accident

Answer 28

1. Protect the area
2. Notify authorities
3. Care for the injured

Question 29

Non HM Endorsed Driver can still:

Answer 29

1. Haul HM materials as long as not placarded

Question 30

Tank endorsements are needed for :

Answer 30

Tank endorsements are always needed, even if no HM