CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
MISSISSIPPI EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
LATEST 2025/2026 JUNE UPDATE
,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.
Retarders: -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER A lower gear than you
would use to climb the hill.
Which of these statements about speed management is
true? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER
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MISSISSIPPI EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
LATEST 2025/2026 JUNE UPDATE
,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.
Retarders: -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER A lower gear than you
would use to climb the hill.
Which of these statements about speed management is
true? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER
Snubbing
