ELDT Theory Unit, Part 1 - Mastery Test with all Correct & 100%
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If your CDL is suspended, revoked, canceled, or you are disqualified from driving in anyway, you
must notify your employer within how many business days? ✔Correct Answer-2 Days
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation,
issued a highway safety program to all states that is designed to improve state programs for
transporting students safely. This program addresses all matters of proper & safe equipment,
maintenance of equipment, selection, training, and supervision of drivers and personnel; and
administrative provisions in the field of pupil services. What is the program called? ✔Correct
Answer-Guideline 17
The approximate width, height, & length of a school bus is? ✔Correct Answer-7' x 11' x 40'
What is the proper positioning and adjustment for wearing a seatbelt while driving a
commercial vehicle? ✔Correct Answer-Belt strikes across the right hip & top of the left
shoulder
An important part of operating a commercial vehicle is being aware of the clearances required
of your vehicle, as well as gross vehicle weight and basic operational knowledge of all systems
appropriate to the vehicle you are operating. ✔Correct Answer-True
Which of the following is NOT found as a gauge/indicator on the dash of a commercial vehicle?
✔Correct Answer-Tire Pressure Gauge
The following items SHOULD be checked during the pre-trip inspection: ✔Correct Answer-All
Safety & Emergency Components, Brake System, and All Lights
What are the 3 required components of a post-trip inspection? ✔Correct Answer-K.B.K -
Check for kids, Bleed the Brakes, and Secure the Key
When entering an interstate highway, it is best practice to do the following: ✔Correct Answer-
Fully use the acceleration lane trying to get as close to speed of other traffic
When executing a turn in a commercial vehicle a driver should do the following: ✔Correct
Answer-Check mirrors and signal at least 100' in advance of the turn and Complete the turn by
turning into the lane closest to you using hand-over-hand steering
Most heavy vehicles require double clutching to change gears, which requires lots of practice.
✔Correct Answer-True
, It is important to use proper technique before starting down a steep hill/downgrade. The
procedure which involves appropriate signaling, braking, and downshifting to prevent brakes
from overheating is called: ✔Correct Answer-Snub Braking
List the 4 H's of Backing a commercial vehicle. ✔Correct Answer-Helper, Hazard, Horn, Hush
When approaching a dock, or any other circumstance that requires backing up without the use
of a helper, a commercial driver should use what procedure to ensure safe backing? ✔Correct
Answer-Get Out And Look (GOAL)
Seeing ahead is one best practice for conducting a visual search to identify hazards and critical
objects, alongside helping to identify distracted drivers & pedestrians that may present a safety
concern. How far ahead should a driver look when seeing ahead? ✔Correct Answer-12 - 15
seconds - one block up to 1/4 mile
The S.I.P.D.E. Method is a safe way to conduct a visual search in any given surrounding to
enhance overall personal security and general awareness. What are the steps of this method?
✔Correct Answer-Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
There are a number of safe & effective techniques for communicating with other drivers on the
roadway your intentions. Those are as follows: the proper use of headlights, turn signals,
flashers, horn, eye contact, and hand gestures from the driver's seat. ✔Correct Answer-No
Signaling your intentions to other drivers is important for safety. What is best practice for using
turn signals? ✔Correct Answer-Signal early, at least 100' before turn, to prevent other from
passing you
Every second a commercial driver is distracted has the potential for disaster since road
conditions can change in a split second. The following should be avoided while driving a
commercial vehicle: ✔Correct Answer-Using cell phones (calls & texting), Eating & Drinking,
Operating Electronic Devices
Distracted driving removes a driver's attention from the road & presents a number of unsafe
situations. Which of the following is a best practice for preventing distracted driving?
✔Correct Answer-Keeping eyes on the road, both hands on the wheel, and focused on the task
at hand
Whenever you double your speed, it takes about four times the distance to stop, and the
vehicle will have four times the destructive power if it crashes. High speeds increase stopping
distance greatly. ✔Correct Answer-True
Under good weather conditions, commercial drivers should stay 4 seconds behind the vehicle
ahead. Under adverse weather conditions, the following distance increases greatly. If traveling
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If your CDL is suspended, revoked, canceled, or you are disqualified from driving in anyway, you
must notify your employer within how many business days? ✔Correct Answer-2 Days
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation,
issued a highway safety program to all states that is designed to improve state programs for
transporting students safely. This program addresses all matters of proper & safe equipment,
maintenance of equipment, selection, training, and supervision of drivers and personnel; and
administrative provisions in the field of pupil services. What is the program called? ✔Correct
Answer-Guideline 17
The approximate width, height, & length of a school bus is? ✔Correct Answer-7' x 11' x 40'
What is the proper positioning and adjustment for wearing a seatbelt while driving a
commercial vehicle? ✔Correct Answer-Belt strikes across the right hip & top of the left
shoulder
An important part of operating a commercial vehicle is being aware of the clearances required
of your vehicle, as well as gross vehicle weight and basic operational knowledge of all systems
appropriate to the vehicle you are operating. ✔Correct Answer-True
Which of the following is NOT found as a gauge/indicator on the dash of a commercial vehicle?
✔Correct Answer-Tire Pressure Gauge
The following items SHOULD be checked during the pre-trip inspection: ✔Correct Answer-All
Safety & Emergency Components, Brake System, and All Lights
What are the 3 required components of a post-trip inspection? ✔Correct Answer-K.B.K -
Check for kids, Bleed the Brakes, and Secure the Key
When entering an interstate highway, it is best practice to do the following: ✔Correct Answer-
Fully use the acceleration lane trying to get as close to speed of other traffic
When executing a turn in a commercial vehicle a driver should do the following: ✔Correct
Answer-Check mirrors and signal at least 100' in advance of the turn and Complete the turn by
turning into the lane closest to you using hand-over-hand steering
Most heavy vehicles require double clutching to change gears, which requires lots of practice.
✔Correct Answer-True
, It is important to use proper technique before starting down a steep hill/downgrade. The
procedure which involves appropriate signaling, braking, and downshifting to prevent brakes
from overheating is called: ✔Correct Answer-Snub Braking
List the 4 H's of Backing a commercial vehicle. ✔Correct Answer-Helper, Hazard, Horn, Hush
When approaching a dock, or any other circumstance that requires backing up without the use
of a helper, a commercial driver should use what procedure to ensure safe backing? ✔Correct
Answer-Get Out And Look (GOAL)
Seeing ahead is one best practice for conducting a visual search to identify hazards and critical
objects, alongside helping to identify distracted drivers & pedestrians that may present a safety
concern. How far ahead should a driver look when seeing ahead? ✔Correct Answer-12 - 15
seconds - one block up to 1/4 mile
The S.I.P.D.E. Method is a safe way to conduct a visual search in any given surrounding to
enhance overall personal security and general awareness. What are the steps of this method?
✔Correct Answer-Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
There are a number of safe & effective techniques for communicating with other drivers on the
roadway your intentions. Those are as follows: the proper use of headlights, turn signals,
flashers, horn, eye contact, and hand gestures from the driver's seat. ✔Correct Answer-No
Signaling your intentions to other drivers is important for safety. What is best practice for using
turn signals? ✔Correct Answer-Signal early, at least 100' before turn, to prevent other from
passing you
Every second a commercial driver is distracted has the potential for disaster since road
conditions can change in a split second. The following should be avoided while driving a
commercial vehicle: ✔Correct Answer-Using cell phones (calls & texting), Eating & Drinking,
Operating Electronic Devices
Distracted driving removes a driver's attention from the road & presents a number of unsafe
situations. Which of the following is a best practice for preventing distracted driving?
✔Correct Answer-Keeping eyes on the road, both hands on the wheel, and focused on the task
at hand
Whenever you double your speed, it takes about four times the distance to stop, and the
vehicle will have four times the destructive power if it crashes. High speeds increase stopping
distance greatly. ✔Correct Answer-True
Under good weather conditions, commercial drivers should stay 4 seconds behind the vehicle
ahead. Under adverse weather conditions, the following distance increases greatly. If traveling
