OHIO CDL PERMIT TEST EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
If you are traveling at 55mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of
following distance? - CORRECT-ANSWERS4 seconds
What is a key steering component? - CORRECT-ANSWERSGear box
Why should you cover your cargo? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMany states require it,
protects individuals from any spilled cargo, protects cargo from bad weather.
The most important hand signal that you and a helper should agree on is... - CORRECT-
ANSWERSStop.
How many tie-downs are required for a 20-foot load? - CORRECT-ANSWERS2
What is a common cause of tire fires? - CORRECT-ANSWERSUnder-inflated tires
The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is.. - CORRECT-ANSWERS4/32 inch
How far ahead should you look while driving? - CORRECT-ANSWERS12 to 15 seconds
You don't want to be a distracted driver, so you... - CORRECT-ANSWERSAvoid using
your cell phone until you reach your destination
To maintain alertness on your trips, you should.. - CORRECT-ANSWERSAvoid
medications that cause drowsiness, schedule trips for the daytime hours, get 8-9 hours of
sleep beforehand.
To transport cargo safely, what are you not responsible for? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSEnsuring freshness of of sealed cargo.
Your emergency kit does not need to include a.. - CORRECT-ANSWERSA spare jacket
, While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSHigh beams
An antilock braking system (ABS) will.. - CORRECT-ANSWERSKeep your wheels
from locking when you brake hard
What is something you should not do if you experience a tire failure? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSBrake hard and immediately
Letting the air out of hot tires.. - CORRECT-ANSWERSIs a bad idea because when the
tires cool off, the pressure will be too low.
What CMVs are most likely to get stuck at a raised railroad crossing? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSLowboy, moving van, car carrier
How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a double railroad track? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSMore than 15 seconds
When you start to drive down a steep downgrade, what should influence your choice of
speed? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSteepness of the grade, total weight of your vehicle and
its cargo, the road conditions
You should inspect your wheel bearing seals for - CORRECT-ANSWERSLeaks
How can you start moving without rolling backward? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSet
parking brake whenever necessary, apply trailer brake hand valve, engage the clutch
before removing your foot from brake.
What can you do at an accident scene to help avoid another accident? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSSet out warning devices to keep other vehicles from running into the accident
scene.
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
If you are traveling at 55mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of
following distance? - CORRECT-ANSWERS4 seconds
What is a key steering component? - CORRECT-ANSWERSGear box
Why should you cover your cargo? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMany states require it,
protects individuals from any spilled cargo, protects cargo from bad weather.
The most important hand signal that you and a helper should agree on is... - CORRECT-
ANSWERSStop.
How many tie-downs are required for a 20-foot load? - CORRECT-ANSWERS2
What is a common cause of tire fires? - CORRECT-ANSWERSUnder-inflated tires
The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is.. - CORRECT-ANSWERS4/32 inch
How far ahead should you look while driving? - CORRECT-ANSWERS12 to 15 seconds
You don't want to be a distracted driver, so you... - CORRECT-ANSWERSAvoid using
your cell phone until you reach your destination
To maintain alertness on your trips, you should.. - CORRECT-ANSWERSAvoid
medications that cause drowsiness, schedule trips for the daytime hours, get 8-9 hours of
sleep beforehand.
To transport cargo safely, what are you not responsible for? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSEnsuring freshness of of sealed cargo.
Your emergency kit does not need to include a.. - CORRECT-ANSWERSA spare jacket
, While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSHigh beams
An antilock braking system (ABS) will.. - CORRECT-ANSWERSKeep your wheels
from locking when you brake hard
What is something you should not do if you experience a tire failure? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSBrake hard and immediately
Letting the air out of hot tires.. - CORRECT-ANSWERSIs a bad idea because when the
tires cool off, the pressure will be too low.
What CMVs are most likely to get stuck at a raised railroad crossing? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSLowboy, moving van, car carrier
How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a double railroad track? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSMore than 15 seconds
When you start to drive down a steep downgrade, what should influence your choice of
speed? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSteepness of the grade, total weight of your vehicle and
its cargo, the road conditions
You should inspect your wheel bearing seals for - CORRECT-ANSWERSLeaks
How can you start moving without rolling backward? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSet
parking brake whenever necessary, apply trailer brake hand valve, engage the clutch
before removing your foot from brake.
What can you do at an accident scene to help avoid another accident? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSSet out warning devices to keep other vehicles from running into the accident
scene.
