Utah (UT) CDL manual 2026

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1. 1

   Introduction

   Everyone

   If your privilege to operate your personal vehicle is revoked, cancelled, or suspended due to alcohol, controlled substance or felony violations, you will lose your CDL for one year.

   How long will you lose your CDL for a first alcohol or felony offense committed while operating a placarded hazmat vehicle?

   1. AAt least three years
   2. BFor life
   3. CAt least one year
   4. DAt least five years

   What is the disqualification for a first railroad-highway grade crossing violation?

   1. AAt least 90 days
   2. BAt least 30 days
   3. CAt least 60 days
   4. DAt least 120 days
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2. 2

   Driving Safely

   Everyone

   Before entering a curve, slow down to a safe speed and downshift to the right gear before entering the curve.

   Which wheel components does the manual say are dangerous when missing?

   1. AHub caps and trim rings
   2. BBalance weights and stems
   3. CValve caps and dust shields
   4. DClamps, spacers, studs, or lugs

   You cannot avoid driving through a stretch of dense fog. Which headlight setting should you use?

   1. ALow beams, so light is not reflected back into your eyes
   2. BHigh beams, so the light reaches farther into the fog
   3. CParking lights, to reduce the glare for other drivers
   4. DFour-way flashers only, with the headlights switched off
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3. 3

   Transporting Cargo Safely

   Everyone

   Axle Weight is the weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles.

   Which term describes the combined weight of a powered vehicle, its trailer, and all of the cargo being carried?

   1. AGross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
   2. BGross vehicle weight (GVW)
   3. CAxle weight at the scales
   4. DGross combination weight (GCW)

   Which of these is named as proper tie-down equipment?

   1. ABungee cords and elastic cargo netting
   2. BWooden wedges and rubber floor mats
   3. CRopes, straps, chains, and tensioners
   4. DShrink wrap and heavy packing tape
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4. 4

   Transporting Passengers

   P endorsement (bus)

   Transit drivers should verify that passenger signaling devices and brake-door interlocks are working when inspecting the bus after a shift.

   You are driving a bus toward a railroad crossing where a stop is required. Within what distance range before the nearest rail must you stop?

   1. A100 to 200 feet
   2. B50 to 100 feet
   3. C15 to 50 feet
   4. D5 to 10 feet

   Which safety-related parts does the manual say riders sometimes damage?

   1. ABrake pedals, gauges, and the fare box
   2. BAxle seals, hubs, and suspension airbags
   3. CWiper blades, mirrors, and marker lamps
   4. DHandholds, seats, emergency exits, and windows
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5. 5

   Air Brakes

   Any vehicle with air brakes

   ABS prevents wheel lockup during hard braking so the driver retains steering control.

   How is a manually operated air tank drain valve worked?

   1. ABy holding the dash drain switch until air stops
   2. BBy loosening the tank's inspection plate
   3. CBy backing off the fitting with a wrench
   4. DBy turning it a quarter turn or pulling a cable

   How is the cab control for a front brake limiting valve normally marked?

   1. A"On" and "off"
   2. B"Normal" and "slippery"
   3. C"Loaded" and "empty"
   4. D"City" and "highway"
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6. 6

   Combination Vehicles

   Class A

   When more cargo is piled up in a truck, the center of gravity moves higher up from the road and the truck becomes easier to turn over.

   Whenever you back with a trailer, how should you try to position the vehicle first?

   1. ASo the tractor is jackknifed about 30 degrees
   2. BSo the trailer tandems are slid fully forward
   3. CSo you can back in a straight line
   4. DSo the trailer is angled toward the passenger side

   Your combination vehicle is equipped with ABS. How should you apply the brakes in a normal stop?

   1. ABrake the same way you would without ABS
   2. BUse the hand valve first and then the foot brake
   3. CPump the pedal lightly to keep the ABS cycling
   4. DPress harder than usual so the ABS engages sooner
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7. 7

   Doubles and Triples

   T endorsement

   Doubles and triples have more tires, lights, and coupling points to inspect than singles.

   What benefit does a driver get from placing the lightest trailer at the rear of a set of doubles?

   1. AA shorter overall length for the combination vehicle
   2. BBetter fuel economy when driving into strong headwinds
   3. CA lower chance of the rear trailer tipping or whipping over
   4. DFaster brake application at the rear trailer's axles

   What must you verify about the light cords when inspecting a set of doubles or triples?

   1. AThey are disconnected at the rear of the last trailer
   2. BThey are routed alongside the safety chains
   3. CThey are firmly seated in the sockets on the trailers
   4. DThey are long enough to reach across two trailers
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8. 8

   Tank Vehicles

   N endorsement

   Inspection includes verifying manhole covers seal properly and vents are open and free of debris.

   What does the manual say wet roads do to normal stopping distance?

   1. AIncrease it by about one third
   2. BIncrease it by about half
   3. CDouble it
   4. DTriple it

   Besides leaks, what condition of the tank's body or shell does the inspection cover?

   1. ACondensation on the upper surface
   2. BDents
   3. CChalk marks left by the loading rack
   4. DFading of the painted shipping name
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9. 9

   Hazardous Materials

   H endorsement

   The regulations require that hazardous materials employees be trained and tested at least once every three years.

   What equipment must a driver hauling chlorine in cargo tanks carry?

   1. AA self-contained breathing apparatus and a spill berm
   2. BAn approved gas mask and a dome cover leak kit
   3. CA chemical suit and an absorbent pillow kit
   4. DA respirator cartridge set and a neutralizing agent

   When your vehicle must be placarded, where on the vehicle do the placards belong?

   1. AOn the rear doors and the driver's door only
   2. BOn both sides only, mounted near the axles
   3. COn the front, rear, and both sides of the vehicle
   4. DOn the roof and the rear of the trailer
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10. 10

    School Buses

    S endorsement

    The bus should stop with its front bumper about 10 feet away from waiting students so the driver can see them approach.

    How far upwind should students be led if spilled hazardous materials are a risk?

    1. AAt least 300 feet
    2. BAt least 500 feet
    3. CAt least 100 feet
    4. DAt least 200 feet

    While a school bus is being driven on its route, what is the rule for the emergency exit doors?

    1. AThey must be securely closed whenever the bus is being operated
    2. BThey only need to be closed when students are actually on board
    3. CThey may stay open whenever an adult monitor rides in the back
    4. DThey may be latched half-open to help cool the bus in hot weather
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11. 11

    Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection

    Everyone (skills test)

    In the seven-step method, the engine compartment check follows the initial vehicle overview.

    What is the stated function of the lug nuts?

    1. ATo retain the brake drum on the hub
    2. BTo center the tire on the rim
    3. CTo seal the hub against water entry
    4. DTo hold the wheel on the axle

    When you check your seat belt during the in-cab inspection, what are you looking for?

    1. AThat it is long enough to wrap around the seat frame twice
    2. BThat the belt retracts fast enough to snap back on its own
    3. CThat the shoulder strap can be tucked behind your back easily
    4. DThat it mounts securely, latches properly, and is not frayed
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