CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE
● You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear
will you probably have to use to take a long downhill grade?. Answer: A
lower gear than you would use to climb the hill
● Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail.
What should you do?. Answer: Look for an escape ramp or an escape
route.
● Backing is always dangerous.. Answer: True
● High beams should be:. Answer: Used whenever it is safe and legal to
do so.
● When looking in your mirrors, some objects may appear smaller..
Answer: True
● At 55 mph, it takes about six seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and
the braking distance is:. Answer: About the length of a football field.
, ● When using a fire extinquisher on a fire, pull the pin, aim at the base
of the fire, squeeze the handle, sweep side to side.. Answer: True.
● To correct a rear wheel (drive wheel) skid, you should:. Answer:
Release the brakes and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go,
then counter steer when back on course.
● Unstable loads such as hanging meat or livestock do not require any
extra caution on curves.. Answer: False
● What three tests must a driver take to obtain a CLP (Commercial
Learners Permit)?. Answer: Air brakes test, Combination Vehicle test
and General Knowledge test.
● How soon must you notify the Department of Motor Vehicles if you
are convicted in any other state of any traffic violation, except parking?.
Answer: Within 30 days
● How soon must you notify your employer of conviction for any traffic
violation, except parking?. Answer: Within 30 days
● When are you required to wear a safety belt?. Answer: At all times
while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE
● You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear
will you probably have to use to take a long downhill grade?. Answer: A
lower gear than you would use to climb the hill
● Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail.
What should you do?. Answer: Look for an escape ramp or an escape
route.
● Backing is always dangerous.. Answer: True
● High beams should be:. Answer: Used whenever it is safe and legal to
do so.
● When looking in your mirrors, some objects may appear smaller..
Answer: True
● At 55 mph, it takes about six seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and
the braking distance is:. Answer: About the length of a football field.
, ● When using a fire extinquisher on a fire, pull the pin, aim at the base
of the fire, squeeze the handle, sweep side to side.. Answer: True.
● To correct a rear wheel (drive wheel) skid, you should:. Answer:
Release the brakes and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go,
then counter steer when back on course.
● Unstable loads such as hanging meat or livestock do not require any
extra caution on curves.. Answer: False
● What three tests must a driver take to obtain a CLP (Commercial
Learners Permit)?. Answer: Air brakes test, Combination Vehicle test
and General Knowledge test.
● How soon must you notify the Department of Motor Vehicles if you
are convicted in any other state of any traffic violation, except parking?.
Answer: Within 30 days
● How soon must you notify your employer of conviction for any traffic
violation, except parking?. Answer: Within 30 days
● When are you required to wear a safety belt?. Answer: At all times
while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
