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Prepare for the BMV CDL General Knowledge Test with a focused study resource covering essential commercial driver knowledge and safe driving practices. Review important topics such as vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, safe operating procedures, defensive driving, cargo safety, braking systems, hazardous road conditions, emergency procedures, and commercial vehicle regulations. This resource is designed to help CDL applicants organize their study materials, reinforce key concepts, and prepare for the general knowledge portion of a commercial driver licensing examination. Always verify current requirements, regulations, and testing procedures with the applicable state BMV or licensing authority.

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1. You are driving on a straight level highway at 50 mph. Stay off the brake until the
There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly a tire vehicle has slowed down.
blew out on you vehicle. What should you do first?

2. You are driving a new truck with a manual transmis- A lower gear than you
sion. What gear will you probably have to use to take would use to climb the hill.
a long, steep downhill grade?

3. You are checking your wheels and rims for a pre-trip Rust around wheel nuts
inspection. Which of these statements is true? may mean that they are
loose.

4. You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Tires of mismatched sizes
Which of these statements is true? should not be used to-
gether in the same vehi-
cle.

5. If a straight vehicle (not trailer or articulation) goes Go straight ahead even
into front-wheel skid, it will.. if the steering wheel is
turned

6. If you need to leave the road in the traffic emergency, Avoid braking until your
you should: speed has dropped to
about 20 mph

7. Which of these statements about certain types of car- Unstable load such as
go is true? hanging meat or livestock
can require extra caution
on curves

8. According to the driver's manual, why you should limit It can startle other drivers
the use of you horn?



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9. You do not have hazardous materials endorsement Refuse to haul the load
on your commercial driver's license. You are asked
to deliver hazardous materials in a placarded vehicle.
You should:

10. Which of these statements about staying alert to drive Sleep is the only thing that
is true? can overcome fatigue

11. Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. While traveling on Pumping the brake may
a level road, you press the brake pedal and find that it bring the pressure up so
goes to the floor. Which of these statements is true? you can stop the vehicle

12. You are driving a vehicle at 55 mph on dry pavement. The length of a football
About how much total stopping distance will you need field
to bring it to a stop?

13. Which of these statements about cold weather driving Windshield washer an-
is true? tifreeze should be used

14. When driving at night, you should: Adjust your speed to keep
your stopping distance
within you sight distance.

15. Which of these statements about downshifting is When you downshift for a
true? curve, you should do so
before you enter the curve

16. For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles Hold the triangles be-
you should: tween yourself and on-
coming traffic

17. As the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) goes up, Judgment and self-control
what happens? are affected


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18. Which of these is good thing to remember about us- There are blind spots that
ing mirrors? your mirror cannot show

19. Hydroplaning: Is more likely if the tire
pressure is low

20. If you are being tailgated, you should: Increase your following
distance

21. A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to Balanced in the cargo area
keep the load:

22. How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while 12-15 seconds
driving?

23. How do you correct a rear-wheel acceleration skid? Stop accerlerating

24. The purpose of the retarders is to: Help slow the vehicle while
to reduce break ware

25. controlled braking: is used to keep a vehicle in
a straight line when brak-
ing

26. Which of these is a good thing to do when steering to Don't turn anymore than
avoid a crash? needed to clear what is in
your way

27. You should stop driving: whenever you become
sleepy

28. Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow when Keep an injured persons
caring for injured person at an accident scene? cool



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