CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE | FROM QUESTION TO
PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
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, To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every _______ feet of
cargo. 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? Answer: 4 seconds
Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true? 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: Answer: Stop safely and fix the problem.
Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true? Answer: Winds are
a big problem when a truck comes out of tunnels.
What is counter-steering? 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: 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: Answer: The vehicle does not require
placards.
Cargo inspections: 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.
Retarders: Answer: Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction.
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? Answer: A lower gear than you would use to climb the
hill.
Which of these statements about speed management is true? Answer: You should choose a
speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead.
Which of these best describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?
Answer: Snubbing
Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true? Answer: You can use the
tachometer to tell you when to shift.
Which if these statements about using turn signals is true? Answer: When turning, you should
signal early.
Which of these statements about cargo loading is true? Answer: State laws dictate legal weight
limits.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every _______ feet of
cargo. 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? Answer: 4 seconds
Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true? 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: Answer: Stop safely and fix the problem.
Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true? Answer: Winds are
a big problem when a truck comes out of tunnels.
What is counter-steering? 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: 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: Answer: The vehicle does not require
placards.
Cargo inspections: 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.
Retarders: Answer: Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction.
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? Answer: A lower gear than you would use to climb the
hill.
Which of these statements about speed management is true? Answer: You should choose a
speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead.
Which of these best describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?
Answer: Snubbing
Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true? Answer: You can use the
tachometer to tell you when to shift.
Which if these statements about using turn signals is true? Answer: When turning, you should
signal early.
Which of these statements about cargo loading is true? Answer: State laws dictate legal weight
limits.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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