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!

1 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an important reason to look far ahead when you are driving?

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

4 / 40

Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?

5 / 40

When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

6 / 40

Suspension systems:

7 / 40

The two main things to look ahead for while driving are _____.

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

10 / 40

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

11 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

12 / 40

If you are transporting cargo, you should inspect the cargo and securing devices:

13 / 40

You should place the starter switch key into your pocket while you are performing the pre-trip inspection because:

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

18 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

19 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

20 / 40

What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

21 / 40

If you double your speed, what will happen to your stopping distance?

22 / 40

Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?

23 / 40

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

24 / 40

What are the three types of emergency equipment that you must have with your vehicle?

25 / 40

How often should you check your cargo?

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

Which of the following should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

29 / 40

Under which two special conditions should you downshift?

30 / 40

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

31 / 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?

32 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

33 / 40

It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas is slippery?

34 / 40

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

35 / 40

Tires should should be replaced:

36 / 40

Signs of distracted drivers include:

37 / 40

What is a common cause of tire fires?

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

You downshift automatic transmissions ______.

40 / 40

With the controlled braking method, you _____?

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