MISSISSIPPI CDL CLASS A: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 2026/2027 | EXAM
READY - VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - COMPREHENSIVE
LATEST VERSION
1. Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to
fail. What should you do? - ANSWER Look for an escape ramp or
an escape route.
2. When accelerating, you should... - ANSWER Speed up smoothly
and gradually and avoid jerking.
3. Suspension systems... - ANSWER Keep the axles in place.
4. Do not downshift... - ANSWER When you get to the bottom of a
hill.
5. A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as... - ANSWER A
vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs, a vehicle transporting
hazardous materials, or a vehicle transporting 16 or more
passengers.
6. Tires should be replaced... - ANSWER When the tread separates,
when there are broken valve stems, or if the tread depth on your
front tires is less than 4/32 inch deep.
7. At 55 miles-per-hour, it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully
loaded truck and the braking distance is... - ANSWER About the
length of a football field or 100 yards.
8. In the event of an accident you should remember to do the
following EXCEPT... - ANSWER Move the victims out of the way
immediately.
9. Which of the following statements about overhead space is
true? - ANSWER The weight of the cargo changes a truck's height.
, 10. How often should you check your cargo? - ANSWER
Within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip, every 150 miles or
every three hours, and after every break you take during driving.
11. Safe drivers maintain space around their vehicles for the
following reasons except... - ANSWER In case you need to test
your brakes.
12. What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire
while driving? - ANSWER Pull off the road and park in an open
area.
13. Which of the following is NOT true when driving through
a curve? - ANSWER You should brake during the curve.
14. To correct a drive-wheel braking skid you should... -
ANSWER Release the brake and steer/counter-steer.
15. What is the reason the exhaust system should be
checked? - ANSWER A leaking exhaust system can allow
poisonous fumes into the cab.
16. When is the road likely to be more slippery? - ANSWER
When it has just begun to rain.
17. If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should
place warning devices at all of the following places except... -
ANSWER On the other side of a divided highway.
18. When using turn signals, which of the following should be
avoided? - ANSWER Signaling just before you start to make a turn.
19. In the event of a tire failure you should... - ANSWER Stay
off the brake and hold the steering wheel firmly.
20. Which of the following statements about stopping
distances is NOT true? - ANSWER Brakes, tires, springs and
shocks are designed to work best when the truck is empty.
21. What is the best thing to do if you are tired? - ANSWER
Get enough sleep.
22. Which is NOT part of the pre-trip inspection? - ANSWER
Check air seat adjustments.
READY - VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - COMPREHENSIVE
LATEST VERSION
1. Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to
fail. What should you do? - ANSWER Look for an escape ramp or
an escape route.
2. When accelerating, you should... - ANSWER Speed up smoothly
and gradually and avoid jerking.
3. Suspension systems... - ANSWER Keep the axles in place.
4. Do not downshift... - ANSWER When you get to the bottom of a
hill.
5. A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as... - ANSWER A
vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs, a vehicle transporting
hazardous materials, or a vehicle transporting 16 or more
passengers.
6. Tires should be replaced... - ANSWER When the tread separates,
when there are broken valve stems, or if the tread depth on your
front tires is less than 4/32 inch deep.
7. At 55 miles-per-hour, it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully
loaded truck and the braking distance is... - ANSWER About the
length of a football field or 100 yards.
8. In the event of an accident you should remember to do the
following EXCEPT... - ANSWER Move the victims out of the way
immediately.
9. Which of the following statements about overhead space is
true? - ANSWER The weight of the cargo changes a truck's height.
, 10. How often should you check your cargo? - ANSWER
Within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip, every 150 miles or
every three hours, and after every break you take during driving.
11. Safe drivers maintain space around their vehicles for the
following reasons except... - ANSWER In case you need to test
your brakes.
12. What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire
while driving? - ANSWER Pull off the road and park in an open
area.
13. Which of the following is NOT true when driving through
a curve? - ANSWER You should brake during the curve.
14. To correct a drive-wheel braking skid you should... -
ANSWER Release the brake and steer/counter-steer.
15. What is the reason the exhaust system should be
checked? - ANSWER A leaking exhaust system can allow
poisonous fumes into the cab.
16. When is the road likely to be more slippery? - ANSWER
When it has just begun to rain.
17. If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should
place warning devices at all of the following places except... -
ANSWER On the other side of a divided highway.
18. When using turn signals, which of the following should be
avoided? - ANSWER Signaling just before you start to make a turn.
19. In the event of a tire failure you should... - ANSWER Stay
off the brake and hold the steering wheel firmly.
20. Which of the following statements about stopping
distances is NOT true? - ANSWER Brakes, tires, springs and
shocks are designed to work best when the truck is empty.
21. What is the best thing to do if you are tired? - ANSWER
Get enough sleep.
22. Which is NOT part of the pre-trip inspection? - ANSWER
Check air seat adjustments.
