CDL General
Knowledge Test

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This is the Commercial Vehicle Driver's License Test covering General Knowledge.  You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass.  There is no time limit.  You may not go back once you answer a question.  Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.  Good luck!

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Suspension systems:

2 / 40

To transport cargo safely, which of these are you NOT responsible for?

3 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

4 / 40

What is the best way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?

5 / 40

Suspension systems:

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You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

7 / 40

The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is:

8 / 40

To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

9 / 40

If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?

10 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

11 / 40

For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs.

12 / 40

Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

13 / 40

When backing your vehicle, which of the following is NOT recommended

14 / 40

Do empty trucks have the best braking?

15 / 40

In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:

16 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

17 / 40

If you are drowsy, you should _____ before you drive.

18 / 40

Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

19 / 40

What is a common cause of tire fires?

20 / 40

If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except...

21 / 40

What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving?

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What is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?

23 / 40

The minimum tread depth for tires other than the front tires is ____.

24 / 40

How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?

25 / 40

When accelerating:

26 / 40

What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle when doing the walk-around inspection?

27 / 40

What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?

28 / 40

Tires should should be replaced:

29 / 40

Shifting into a lower gear and removing your foot off of the accelerator to slow your vehicle is known as?

30 / 40

Vehicle handling can become unsafe if the weight is not properly balanced. Hard steering can be caused by:

31 / 40

Which of the following is a key steering component?

32 / 40

Which of the following statements about stopping distances is NOT true?

33 / 40

If you do become sleepy while driving, you should _____.

34 / 40

The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others is known as.

35 / 40

The manual says you should look _____ ahead while driving.

36 / 40

With the controlled braking method, you _____?

37 / 40

In safe driving, what does communicating mean?

38 / 40

You are driving a 60 foot truck at 55 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

39 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

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When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

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