CDL General Knowledge Questions Answered 2026

CDL General Knowledge Questions Answered 2026 To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every _______ feet of cargo. - Correct Answer 10 You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 35 mph. The road is dry, and visibility is good . What is the least amount of space you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe? - Correct Answer 4 seconds Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true? - Correct Answer A few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whiskey or a few glasses of wine. While driving, ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. You should: - Correct Answer Stop safely and fix the problem. Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true? - Correct Answer Winds are a big problem when a truck comes out of tunnels. What is counter-steering? - Correct Answer Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency. To help you stay alert while driving, you should: - Correct Answer Take short breaks before you get drowsy. You do not have a Hazardous Materials Endorsement on your Commercial Driver's License. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials when: - Correct Answer The vehicle does not require placards. Cargo inspections: - Correct Answer Should be performed as part of your pre-trip inspection, again within the first 50 miles of your trip, then again after you have driven 3 hours or 150 miles, and after every break you take during driving.