BMV CDL General Knowledge Test with All Correct &
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You are driving on a straight level highway at 50 mph. There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly
a tire blew out on you vehicle. What should you do first? ✔Correct Answer-Stay off the brake until
the vehicle has slowed down.
You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to
take a long, steep downhill grade? ✔Correct Answer-A lower gear than you would use to climb the
hill.
You are checking your wheels and rims for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?
✔Correct Answer-Rust around wheel nuts may mean that they are loose.
You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true? ✔Correct
Answer-Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used together in the same vehicle.
If a straight vehicle (not trailer or articulation) goes into front-wheel skid, it will.. ✔Correct Answer-
Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned
If you need to leave the road in the traffic emergency, you should: ✔Correct Answer-Avoid braking
until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph
Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true? ✔Correct Answer-Unstable load
such as hanging meat or livestock can require extra caution on curves
According to the driver's manual, why you should limit the use of you horn? ✔Correct Answer-It
can startle other drivers
You do not have hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver's license. You are
asked to deliver hazardous materials in a placarded vehicle. You should: ✔Correct Answer-Refuse
to haul the load
Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true? ✔Correct Answer-Sleep is the only
thing that can overcome fatigue
Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. While traveling on a level road, you press the brake pedal and find
that it goes to the floor. Which of these statements is true? ✔Correct Answer-Pumping the brake
may bring the pressure up so you can stop the vehicle
You are driving a vehicle at 55 mph on dry pavement. About how much total stopping distance will
you need to bring it to a stop? ✔Correct Answer-The length of a football field
Which of these statements about cold weather driving is true? ✔Correct Answer-Windshield
washer antifreeze should be used
, When driving at night, you should: ✔Correct Answer-Adjust your speed to keep your stopping
distance within you sight distance.
Which of these statements about downshifting is true? ✔Correct Answer-When you downshift for
a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve
For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should: ✔Correct Answer-Hold the
triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic
As the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) goes up, what happens? ✔Correct Answer-Judgment and
self-control are affected
Which of these is good thing to remember about using mirrors? ✔Correct Answer-There are blind
spots that your mirror cannot show
Hydroplaning: ✔Correct Answer-Is more likely if the tire pressure is low
If you are being tailgated, you should: ✔Correct Answer-Increase your following distance
A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load: ✔Correct Answer-Balanced in
the cargo area
How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving? ✔Correct Answer-12-15 seconds
How do you correct a rear-wheel acceleration skid? ✔Correct Answer-Stop accerlerating
The purpose of the retarders is to: ✔Correct Answer-Help slow the vehicle while to reduce break
ware
controlled braking: ✔Correct Answer-is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when braking
Which of these is a good thing to do when steering to avoid a crash? ✔Correct Answer-Don't turn
anymore than needed to clear what is in your way
You should stop driving: ✔Correct Answer-whenever you become sleepy
Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow when caring for injured person at an accident scene?
✔Correct Answer-Keep an injured persons cool
You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But if you must, which of these
steps can help to keep your brakes working? ✔Correct Answer-Gently putting on the brakes while
driving through the water.
Which of these statements about drugs is true? ✔Correct Answer-Use of drugs can lead to an
accident and/or arrest.
Which of these is good thing to remember when crossing or entering traffic with a heavy vehicle?
✔Correct Answer-Heavy vehicles need larger gaps in traffic than cars.
You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission. You have to stop the vehicle on the
shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. Which of these is a good rule to follow when putting it
100% Verified Answers |Latest Update |Already
Graded A+
You are driving on a straight level highway at 50 mph. There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly
a tire blew out on you vehicle. What should you do first? ✔Correct Answer-Stay off the brake until
the vehicle has slowed down.
You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to
take a long, steep downhill grade? ✔Correct Answer-A lower gear than you would use to climb the
hill.
You are checking your wheels and rims for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?
✔Correct Answer-Rust around wheel nuts may mean that they are loose.
You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true? ✔Correct
Answer-Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used together in the same vehicle.
If a straight vehicle (not trailer or articulation) goes into front-wheel skid, it will.. ✔Correct Answer-
Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned
If you need to leave the road in the traffic emergency, you should: ✔Correct Answer-Avoid braking
until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph
Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true? ✔Correct Answer-Unstable load
such as hanging meat or livestock can require extra caution on curves
According to the driver's manual, why you should limit the use of you horn? ✔Correct Answer-It
can startle other drivers
You do not have hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver's license. You are
asked to deliver hazardous materials in a placarded vehicle. You should: ✔Correct Answer-Refuse
to haul the load
Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true? ✔Correct Answer-Sleep is the only
thing that can overcome fatigue
Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. While traveling on a level road, you press the brake pedal and find
that it goes to the floor. Which of these statements is true? ✔Correct Answer-Pumping the brake
may bring the pressure up so you can stop the vehicle
You are driving a vehicle at 55 mph on dry pavement. About how much total stopping distance will
you need to bring it to a stop? ✔Correct Answer-The length of a football field
Which of these statements about cold weather driving is true? ✔Correct Answer-Windshield
washer antifreeze should be used
, When driving at night, you should: ✔Correct Answer-Adjust your speed to keep your stopping
distance within you sight distance.
Which of these statements about downshifting is true? ✔Correct Answer-When you downshift for
a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve
For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should: ✔Correct Answer-Hold the
triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic
As the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) goes up, what happens? ✔Correct Answer-Judgment and
self-control are affected
Which of these is good thing to remember about using mirrors? ✔Correct Answer-There are blind
spots that your mirror cannot show
Hydroplaning: ✔Correct Answer-Is more likely if the tire pressure is low
If you are being tailgated, you should: ✔Correct Answer-Increase your following distance
A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load: ✔Correct Answer-Balanced in
the cargo area
How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving? ✔Correct Answer-12-15 seconds
How do you correct a rear-wheel acceleration skid? ✔Correct Answer-Stop accerlerating
The purpose of the retarders is to: ✔Correct Answer-Help slow the vehicle while to reduce break
ware
controlled braking: ✔Correct Answer-is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when braking
Which of these is a good thing to do when steering to avoid a crash? ✔Correct Answer-Don't turn
anymore than needed to clear what is in your way
You should stop driving: ✔Correct Answer-whenever you become sleepy
Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow when caring for injured person at an accident scene?
✔Correct Answer-Keep an injured persons cool
You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But if you must, which of these
steps can help to keep your brakes working? ✔Correct Answer-Gently putting on the brakes while
driving through the water.
Which of these statements about drugs is true? ✔Correct Answer-Use of drugs can lead to an
accident and/or arrest.
Which of these is good thing to remember when crossing or entering traffic with a heavy vehicle?
✔Correct Answer-Heavy vehicles need larger gaps in traffic than cars.
You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission. You have to stop the vehicle on the
shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. Which of these is a good rule to follow when putting it
