Parking & Stopping

Study questions with answers

11 sample Parking & Stopping questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. In the air leakage rate test on a single vehicle, how much may the air pressure drop in one minute?

   Correct answer: No more than 3 psi

   After the initial drop stabilizes, a single vehicle or trailer without air brakes should lose no more than 3 psi in one minute with the foot brake fully applied.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 11 (Air Leakage Rate Test)

2. 2. When you pull over and stop at the roadside, where should the vehicle end up?

   Correct answer: Parallel to the curb and clear of traffic, driveways, and hydrants

   The vehicle should be parallel to the curb or shoulder and safely out of the flow of traffic, not blocking driveways, hydrants, intersections, or signs.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 13 (Stop / Start)

3. 3. How do you check that the parking brake will hold during the brake system test?

   Correct answer: Gently try to pull forward against the set parking brake

   With the parking brake set and the vehicle in a low gear, gently pull forward against it. If the brake does not hold the vehicle, it is faulty and must be fixed.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Brake System Test)

4. 4. Why is backing a large vehicle described as always dangerous?

   Correct answer: You cannot see everything behind the vehicle

   You cannot see everything behind your vehicle, so backing is always risky. Avoid it when you can, and use a helper and your mirrors when you must.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Backing Safely)

5. 5. When stopping at a railroad crossing where a stop is required, what helps warn traffic behind you?

   Correct answer: Turning on your four-way emergency flashers

   Turn on your four-way emergency flashers, use a pullout lane if one is available, and check traffic behind you as you stop gradually.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Stopping at Railroad Crossings)

6. 6. When you park, how should you position the vehicle to make leaving safer?

   Correct answer: So you can pull forward to leave

   Try to park so that you can pull forward when you leave, since backing is always dangerous and should be avoided whenever possible.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Backing Safely)

7. 7. When starting from a stop, why is it important not to roll backward?

   Correct answer: You could hit something or someone behind you

   Rolling back when you start could cause you to hit a vehicle or person behind you. On a manual, partly engage the clutch before releasing the brake, and use the parking brake if needed.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Accelerating)

8. 8. When stopping behind another vehicle at an intersection, how far back should you stop?

   Correct answer: Where you can see the rear tires of the vehicle ahead

   Stop where you can still see the rear tires of the vehicle ahead touching the pavement. That leaves a safe gap in case you need to pull around it.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 13 (Turns)

9. 9. What should you do with the parking brake whenever you leave your vehicle?

   Correct answer: Apply the parking brake

   Apply the parking brake whenever you leave the vehicle, and fasten your seat belt whenever you are driving on the road.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Basic Control)

10. 10. During the roadside stop maneuver on the road test, what should you activate after stopping and canceling your turn signal?

    Correct answer: The four-way emergency flashers

    Once stopped parallel to the curb, cancel the turn signal, switch on the four-way emergency flashers, set the parking brake, and shift to neutral or park.

    Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 13 (Stop / Start)

11. 11. On a manual-transmission vehicle stopped on a hill, how can you keep from rolling back as you start?

    Correct answer: Partly engage the clutch before releasing the brake

    Partly engage the clutch before taking your right foot off the brake, and use the parking brake if needed until you have enough engine power to hold the vehicle.

    Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Accelerating)