Georgia Commercial Driver License
General Knowledge Test
Escape rams are: - ANS -Used to stop runaway vehicles, designed to prevent injury to
drivers and passengers, & design to prevent damage to vehicles.
Which of these statements about cold weather driving is true? - ANS -Windshield washer
antifreeze should be used.
For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should: - ANS -Hold the
triangles between yourself & oncoming traffic.
Hydroplaning: - ANS -More likely if tire pressure is low.
Which of these statements about overheating clearance is true? - ANS -The weight of a
vehicle changes its height.
Which in these statements about vehicle fires is true? - ANS -A burning tire should be
cooled with water.
When driving through work zones, you should: - ANS -Turn on your flashers, drive
safely, & use your brake lights to warn drivers behind you.
Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true? - ANS -Unstable loads
such as hanging meat or livestock & require extra caution on curves.
You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50 mph, there are no vehicles in front of
you. Suddenly a tire blows out on your vehicle. What should you do first? - ANS -Stay off
the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
Which of these pieces of emergency equipment should always be carried in your
vehicle? - ANS -Fire extinguisher (s), spare electrical fuses (If the vehicle uses them), &
warning device for part vehicles.
Which of these would tell you that a shipment contains hazardous materials? - ANS -The
name of a hazard class on the shipping paper, a 4-inch, diamond shaped hazardous
materials label on the container, & a hazardous materials placard on the vehicle.
, To help you stay alert while driving, you should: - ANS -Take short breaks before you are
drowsy.
Which fires can use water to put out? - ANS -Tire fires.
High beams should be: - ANS -Used when it is safe and legal to do so.
You are driving a vehicle that can safely be driven at 50 mph On open road. But traffic is
now heavy, moving at 35 mph though the speed limit is 55. The safest speed for your
vehicle is most likely: - ANS -35 mph
An enroute inspection should include checking for: - ANS -Tire overheating, brake
overheating, and cargo securement.
Which of these is a good thing to remember about drinking alcohol? - ANS -Alcohol first
affects judgment and self-control which are necessary for safe driving, the chance of a
crash is much greater for drivers who have been drinking than for drivers who have not,
& a driver can lose his or her license for driving while drunk.
What do these statements about speed management is true? - ANS -You should choose
a speed that let you stop within the distance and you can see ahead.
Which of these statements about marking a stopped vehicle is true? - ANS -If a hill or
curve keep drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500', the rear reflective
triangles should be moved backed down the road to give adequate warning.
Truck escaped ramps: - ANS -Help avoid damage to vehicles.
A distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amounts to about
________ mile at highway speed. - ANS -1/4
To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should: - ANS -Stop breaking, turn quickly,
and countersteer.
What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? - ANS -With both hands, on opposite
sides of the wheel.
The road you're driving on because very slippery due to glare ice. Which of these is a
good thing to do in such a situation? - ANS -Stop driving as soon as you can safely do
so.
On which buyers can you use the 'A.B.C.' fire extinguisher? - ANS -Electrical fires,
burning liquids, and burning cloth.
General Knowledge Test
Escape rams are: - ANS -Used to stop runaway vehicles, designed to prevent injury to
drivers and passengers, & design to prevent damage to vehicles.
Which of these statements about cold weather driving is true? - ANS -Windshield washer
antifreeze should be used.
For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should: - ANS -Hold the
triangles between yourself & oncoming traffic.
Hydroplaning: - ANS -More likely if tire pressure is low.
Which of these statements about overheating clearance is true? - ANS -The weight of a
vehicle changes its height.
Which in these statements about vehicle fires is true? - ANS -A burning tire should be
cooled with water.
When driving through work zones, you should: - ANS -Turn on your flashers, drive
safely, & use your brake lights to warn drivers behind you.
Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true? - ANS -Unstable loads
such as hanging meat or livestock & require extra caution on curves.
You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50 mph, there are no vehicles in front of
you. Suddenly a tire blows out on your vehicle. What should you do first? - ANS -Stay off
the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
Which of these pieces of emergency equipment should always be carried in your
vehicle? - ANS -Fire extinguisher (s), spare electrical fuses (If the vehicle uses them), &
warning device for part vehicles.
Which of these would tell you that a shipment contains hazardous materials? - ANS -The
name of a hazard class on the shipping paper, a 4-inch, diamond shaped hazardous
materials label on the container, & a hazardous materials placard on the vehicle.
, To help you stay alert while driving, you should: - ANS -Take short breaks before you are
drowsy.
Which fires can use water to put out? - ANS -Tire fires.
High beams should be: - ANS -Used when it is safe and legal to do so.
You are driving a vehicle that can safely be driven at 50 mph On open road. But traffic is
now heavy, moving at 35 mph though the speed limit is 55. The safest speed for your
vehicle is most likely: - ANS -35 mph
An enroute inspection should include checking for: - ANS -Tire overheating, brake
overheating, and cargo securement.
Which of these is a good thing to remember about drinking alcohol? - ANS -Alcohol first
affects judgment and self-control which are necessary for safe driving, the chance of a
crash is much greater for drivers who have been drinking than for drivers who have not,
& a driver can lose his or her license for driving while drunk.
What do these statements about speed management is true? - ANS -You should choose
a speed that let you stop within the distance and you can see ahead.
Which of these statements about marking a stopped vehicle is true? - ANS -If a hill or
curve keep drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500', the rear reflective
triangles should be moved backed down the road to give adequate warning.
Truck escaped ramps: - ANS -Help avoid damage to vehicles.
A distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amounts to about
________ mile at highway speed. - ANS -1/4
To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should: - ANS -Stop breaking, turn quickly,
and countersteer.
What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? - ANS -With both hands, on opposite
sides of the wheel.
The road you're driving on because very slippery due to glare ice. Which of these is a
good thing to do in such a situation? - ANS -Stop driving as soon as you can safely do
so.
On which buyers can you use the 'A.B.C.' fire extinguisher? - ANS -Electrical fires,
burning liquids, and burning cloth.
