Connecticut CDL — General Knowledge: Right-of-Way Practice Test

Question 1

Which vehicles are always required to stop at a railroad crossing with an advance-warning sign?

Accepted Answer

Passenger-carrying and hazmat-carrying vehicles — Vehicles carrying passengers and those hauling hazardous materials must stop at the crossing.

Answer

All passenger cars

Answer

Only empty trucks

Answer

Only vehicles with trailers

Question 2

If a wide right turn forces you into the oncoming lane, what should you avoid doing?

Accepted Answer

Back up to give them more room — Give oncoming vehicles room to stop or pass, but do not back up for them, because you might strike someone behind you.

Answer

Watch for oncoming traffic

Answer

Give them room to go by or stop

Answer

Turn slowly

Question 3

At a railroad crossing marked only by a crossbuck, who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The train — The crossbuck requires you to yield to the train, which always has the right-of-way at the crossing.

Answer

The larger vehicle

Answer

Whoever arrives first

Answer

The commercial vehicle

Question 4

After one train has cleared a crossing with more than one track, what must you do before proceeding?

Accepted Answer

Check that no other train is coming on the other tracks — A train on one track can hide a train on another, so make sure every track is clear before you start across.

Answer

Proceed immediately once the first train passes

Answer

Wait exactly two minutes

Answer

Cross only if the gate is broken

Question 5

Because a large vehicle accelerates slowly, what do you need before crossing or entering traffic?

Accepted Answer

A much larger gap in traffic — The size and slow acceleration of a big vehicle mean you must wait for a much larger gap than a car would need.

Answer

A gap the same size a car uses

Answer

Only a green signal

Answer

A smaller gap because you are more visible

Question 6

At a crossing with gates that have lowered, when may you proceed?

Accepted Answer

Once the gates go up and the lights stop flashing — Remain stopped until the gates rise and the lights stop flashing, then go when it is safe.

Answer

As soon as the train's engine passes

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When traffic behind you honks

Answer

After counting to ten

Question 7

When pulling a bus or large vehicle out from a stop, what should you never assume?

Accepted Answer

That other drivers will brake to make room for you — Never count on other drivers to brake and give you room when you signal or begin to pull out.

Answer

That your mirrors are adjusted

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That the road is clear ahead

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That your signal is working

Question 8

If there are two left-turn lanes, which one should a large vehicle use?

Accepted Answer

The right-hand turn lane — Take the right-hand of the two turning lanes so you will not have to swing right and can more easily see drivers on your left.

Answer

The left-hand turn lane

Answer

Either lane, it makes no difference

Answer

Whichever lane is shorter

Question 9

Should you signal other drivers when it is safe for them to pass you?

Accepted Answer

No, do not try to direct other traffic — Do not wave others past; you could cause a crash and be held responsible for it.

Answer

Yes, it is a courtesy you should always give

Answer

Yes, but only at night

Answer

Only on divided highways

Question 10

When making a left turn at an intersection, when should you begin the turn?

Accepted Answer

After reaching the center of the intersection — Reach the center of the intersection before starting the left turn; turning too soon can let your left side strike another vehicle.

Answer

As soon as you enter the intersection

Answer

Before the light turns green

Answer

Only once the intersection is empty of all traffic

Question 11

When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle on the roadside, what does a move-over law require?

Accepted Answer

Slow and change to a lane away from the vehicle if safe — You should slow down and, if it is safe, move into a lane that is not next to the stopped emergency vehicle.

Answer

Speed past quickly to clear the area

Answer

Stop completely in your lane

Answer

Sound your horn and hold your lane

Question 12

How should you treat a traffic light that has been green for a long time as you approach?

Accepted Answer

Begin slowing and be prepared to stop — A light that has stayed green a while will likely change soon, so start slowing and be ready to stop.

Answer

Speed up to beat the change

Answer

Assume it will stay green

Answer

Change lanes to pass through faster

Connecticut CDL — General Knowledge: Right-of-Way practice test

Study questions with answers

1. Which vehicles are always required to stop at a railroad crossing with an advance-warning sign?

2. If a wide right turn forces you into the oncoming lane, what should you avoid doing?

3. At a railroad crossing marked only by a crossbuck, who has the right-of-way?

4. After one train has cleared a crossing with more than one track, what must you do before proceeding?

5. Because a large vehicle accelerates slowly, what do you need before crossing or entering traffic?

6. At a crossing with gates that have lowered, when may you proceed?

7. When pulling a bus or large vehicle out from a stop, what should you never assume?

8. If there are two left-turn lanes, which one should a large vehicle use?

9. Should you signal other drivers when it is safe for them to pass you?

10. When making a left turn at an intersection, when should you begin the turn?

11. When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle on the roadside, what does a move-over law require?

12. How should you treat a traffic light that has been green for a long time as you approach?

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