CDL General Knowledge Introduction Practice Test
with Accurate Answers
you are required to have a CDL when you drive what kind've vehicle? correct answer A single or
combination vehicle with a gross weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more
Any size vehicle which requires hazardous materials placards.
If you are driving a vehicle regulated under Federal Motor Carrier Regulations, are you required by law
to wear a seatbelt? correct answer true
Which of the following candidates meets the physical qualifications for the CDL? correct answer An
individual with mild exercise induced asthma that can be easily managed with an inhaler.
The N endorsement authorizes drivers to drive? correct answer tank vehicles
Class C CDL allows a driver to drive what kind of vehicle? correct answer Designed to transport 16 or
more passengers, including the driver; or used in the transportation of hazardous materials that require
the vehicle to be placarded
The S endorsement authorizes drivers to drive? correct answer a school bus
If you pass the required knowledge tests, you must take which of the following skills test? correct
answer 1.) Pre-trip inspection test
2.) Basic control skills test
3.) Road test
The P endorsement authorizes drivers to? correct answer drive vehicles carrying passengers
The X endorsement authorizes drivers to drive? correct answer vehicles transporting hazardous
materials and tank vehicles
, The Zero Tolerance Law refers to what? correct answer The government has zero tolerance for
operating a commercial vehicle while under the influence of an impairing substance.
What does the Doubles Test, a knowledge test, cover? correct answer Covers the information required
for pulling double trailers.
If a driver is convicted of driving while impaired while operating a CMV that is placarded for hazardous
materials, the driver will? correct answer be CDL disqualified for at least 3 years after the first offense
and CDL disqualified for life if a second offense occurs.
Serious traffic violations include which of the following? correct answer 1.) Excessive speeding (15 mph
or more above posted speed).
2.) Reckless driving.
3.) Following too closely.
4.) Erratic lane changes.
Once the Division of Motor Vehicles receives notification of an individuals positive result on a drug or
alcohol test and the driver is disqualified, for how many years after the disqualification period will the
test results remain on a persons record? correct answer 2 years
If you are renewing a CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement, how many days do you have to
complete a background record check and threat assessment status before your hazardous materials
endorsement is no longer valid? correct answer 90 days
What is the point value for the offense of possessing alcoholic beverages in the passenger area of a
commercial motor vehicle? correct answer 4
If you pass a stopped school bus while driving a CMV, what is the point value for the violation? correct
answer 8
When applying for a new job, you must provide your prospective employer a history of all driving jobs
going back how many years? correct answer 10 years
with Accurate Answers
you are required to have a CDL when you drive what kind've vehicle? correct answer A single or
combination vehicle with a gross weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more
Any size vehicle which requires hazardous materials placards.
If you are driving a vehicle regulated under Federal Motor Carrier Regulations, are you required by law
to wear a seatbelt? correct answer true
Which of the following candidates meets the physical qualifications for the CDL? correct answer An
individual with mild exercise induced asthma that can be easily managed with an inhaler.
The N endorsement authorizes drivers to drive? correct answer tank vehicles
Class C CDL allows a driver to drive what kind of vehicle? correct answer Designed to transport 16 or
more passengers, including the driver; or used in the transportation of hazardous materials that require
the vehicle to be placarded
The S endorsement authorizes drivers to drive? correct answer a school bus
If you pass the required knowledge tests, you must take which of the following skills test? correct
answer 1.) Pre-trip inspection test
2.) Basic control skills test
3.) Road test
The P endorsement authorizes drivers to? correct answer drive vehicles carrying passengers
The X endorsement authorizes drivers to drive? correct answer vehicles transporting hazardous
materials and tank vehicles
, The Zero Tolerance Law refers to what? correct answer The government has zero tolerance for
operating a commercial vehicle while under the influence of an impairing substance.
What does the Doubles Test, a knowledge test, cover? correct answer Covers the information required
for pulling double trailers.
If a driver is convicted of driving while impaired while operating a CMV that is placarded for hazardous
materials, the driver will? correct answer be CDL disqualified for at least 3 years after the first offense
and CDL disqualified for life if a second offense occurs.
Serious traffic violations include which of the following? correct answer 1.) Excessive speeding (15 mph
or more above posted speed).
2.) Reckless driving.
3.) Following too closely.
4.) Erratic lane changes.
Once the Division of Motor Vehicles receives notification of an individuals positive result on a drug or
alcohol test and the driver is disqualified, for how many years after the disqualification period will the
test results remain on a persons record? correct answer 2 years
If you are renewing a CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement, how many days do you have to
complete a background record check and threat assessment status before your hazardous materials
endorsement is no longer valid? correct answer 90 days
What is the point value for the offense of possessing alcoholic beverages in the passenger area of a
commercial motor vehicle? correct answer 4
If you pass a stopped school bus while driving a CMV, what is the point value for the violation? correct
answer 8
When applying for a new job, you must provide your prospective employer a history of all driving jobs
going back how many years? correct answer 10 years
