CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE MISSISSIPPI EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
LATEST 2025/2026
To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every
_______ feet of cargo. - ...(ANSWERS)....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? - ...(ANSWERS)....4 seconds
Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true? - ...(ANSWERS)....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: - ...(ANSWERS)....Stop safely and fix the problem.
Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true? -
...(ANSWERS)....Winds are a big problem when a truck comes out of tunnels.
What is counter-steering? - ...(ANSWERS)....Turning the wheel back in the other
direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency.
To help you stay alert while driving, you should: - ...(ANSWERS)....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: -
...(ANSWERS)....The vehicle does not require placards.
Cargo inspections: - ...(ANSWERS)....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: - ...(ANSWERS)....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? - ...(ANSWERS)....A
lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
Which of these statements about speed management is true? -
...(ANSWERS)....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? - ...(ANSWERS)....Snubbing
Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true? -
...(ANSWERS)....You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.
,Which if these statements about using turn signals is true? -
...(ANSWERS)....When turning, you should signal early.
Which of these statements about cargo loading is true? - ...(ANSWERS)....State
laws dictate legal weight limits.
If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should: -
...(ANSWERS)....Park in an open area.
You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is
true? - ...(ANSWERS)....Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used on the same
vehicle.
You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red triangle
with an orange center. What does the marking mean? - ...(ANSWERS)....It may be
a slow-moving vehicle.
An en route inspection should include checking for: - ...(ANSWERS)....(Both are
correct) Tire overheating and brake overheating; Cargo secured properly.
You are driving in the right lane of a four-lane, undivided road. You come over a
hill and find a car stopped ahead in your lane. You do not have room to stop. The
hill blocks your view to the rear. The shoulder is clear. Which of these is most
likely the nest action to take? - ...(ANSWERS)....Steer to the right.
, Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes? -
...(ANSWERS)....When the vehicle is moving about 5 mph.
Which of these is not part of the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment? -
...(ANSWERS)....Valve clearance
Cargo covers: - ...(ANSWERS)....(both are correct) Protect people from spilled
cargo; May be a safety requirement in some states.
High beams should be: - ...(ANSWERS)....Used when it is safe to do so.
Which of these is the most important thing to remember about emergency
braking? - ...(ANSWERS)....If the wheels are skidding, you cannot control the
vehicle.
You must park on the side of a level, straight, two-lane road. Where should you
place the reflective triangles? - ...(ANSWERS)....One within 10 feet of the rear of
the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 100 feet to the front of
the vehicle.
The road you are driving on becomes very slippery due to glare ice. Which of
these is a good thing to do in such a situation? - ...(ANSWERS)....Stop driving as
soon as you can safely do so.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
LATEST 2025/2026
To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every
_______ feet of cargo. - ...(ANSWERS)....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? - ...(ANSWERS)....4 seconds
Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true? - ...(ANSWERS)....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: - ...(ANSWERS)....Stop safely and fix the problem.
Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true? -
...(ANSWERS)....Winds are a big problem when a truck comes out of tunnels.
What is counter-steering? - ...(ANSWERS)....Turning the wheel back in the other
direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency.
To help you stay alert while driving, you should: - ...(ANSWERS)....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: -
...(ANSWERS)....The vehicle does not require placards.
Cargo inspections: - ...(ANSWERS)....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: - ...(ANSWERS)....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? - ...(ANSWERS)....A
lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
Which of these statements about speed management is true? -
...(ANSWERS)....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? - ...(ANSWERS)....Snubbing
Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true? -
...(ANSWERS)....You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.
,Which if these statements about using turn signals is true? -
...(ANSWERS)....When turning, you should signal early.
Which of these statements about cargo loading is true? - ...(ANSWERS)....State
laws dictate legal weight limits.
If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should: -
...(ANSWERS)....Park in an open area.
You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is
true? - ...(ANSWERS)....Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used on the same
vehicle.
You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red triangle
with an orange center. What does the marking mean? - ...(ANSWERS)....It may be
a slow-moving vehicle.
An en route inspection should include checking for: - ...(ANSWERS)....(Both are
correct) Tire overheating and brake overheating; Cargo secured properly.
You are driving in the right lane of a four-lane, undivided road. You come over a
hill and find a car stopped ahead in your lane. You do not have room to stop. The
hill blocks your view to the rear. The shoulder is clear. Which of these is most
likely the nest action to take? - ...(ANSWERS)....Steer to the right.
, Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes? -
...(ANSWERS)....When the vehicle is moving about 5 mph.
Which of these is not part of the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment? -
...(ANSWERS)....Valve clearance
Cargo covers: - ...(ANSWERS)....(both are correct) Protect people from spilled
cargo; May be a safety requirement in some states.
High beams should be: - ...(ANSWERS)....Used when it is safe to do so.
Which of these is the most important thing to remember about emergency
braking? - ...(ANSWERS)....If the wheels are skidding, you cannot control the
vehicle.
You must park on the side of a level, straight, two-lane road. Where should you
place the reflective triangles? - ...(ANSWERS)....One within 10 feet of the rear of
the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 100 feet to the front of
the vehicle.
The road you are driving on becomes very slippery due to glare ice. Which of
these is a good thing to do in such a situation? - ...(ANSWERS)....Stop driving as
soon as you can safely do so.
