CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM PREP
KIT 2026 BUNDLED PRACTICE SOLUTION
GUIDE
● For your safety, when you place your reflective triangles you should:
Answer: Hold the triangles with the reflective side between you and
oncoming traffic
● Which of these statements is not true about backing a heavy vehicle?
Answer: You should back slowly until you slightly bump into the dock
● The best drivers are those who watch and prepare for hazards. This is
called being: Answer: Defensive
● When you drive in the mountains, you will have to use lower gears to
drive safely down grades. Which of these does not affect your choice of
gears? Answer: Tire tread type
● CDL medical certificates must be renewed every: Answer: Two years
● Which of these is not a proper use of vehicle lights? Answer: Flashing
your brake lights to stop someone tailgating
, ● You wish to turn right from a two-lane, two-way street into another.
Your vehicle is so long that you must swing wide to complete the turn.
How should you make the turn? Answer: Swing wide in the opposite
lane of the lane you are attempting to enter
● Which of the following may be a sign of tire failure? Answer: Wheels
fishtailing
● Controlled braking: Answer: Is used to keep a vehicle in a straight
line when braking
● You should try to park your vehicle so: Answer: You can pull forward
when you leave
● How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving?
Answer: 12-15 seconds
● How many missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring will cause a
commercial vehicle to be placed out of service? Answer: One-fourth of
the total number
● What should you do before driving in the mountains? Answer: Know
the escape ramp locations on your route
KIT 2026 BUNDLED PRACTICE SOLUTION
GUIDE
● For your safety, when you place your reflective triangles you should:
Answer: Hold the triangles with the reflective side between you and
oncoming traffic
● Which of these statements is not true about backing a heavy vehicle?
Answer: You should back slowly until you slightly bump into the dock
● The best drivers are those who watch and prepare for hazards. This is
called being: Answer: Defensive
● When you drive in the mountains, you will have to use lower gears to
drive safely down grades. Which of these does not affect your choice of
gears? Answer: Tire tread type
● CDL medical certificates must be renewed every: Answer: Two years
● Which of these is not a proper use of vehicle lights? Answer: Flashing
your brake lights to stop someone tailgating
, ● You wish to turn right from a two-lane, two-way street into another.
Your vehicle is so long that you must swing wide to complete the turn.
How should you make the turn? Answer: Swing wide in the opposite
lane of the lane you are attempting to enter
● Which of the following may be a sign of tire failure? Answer: Wheels
fishtailing
● Controlled braking: Answer: Is used to keep a vehicle in a straight
line when braking
● You should try to park your vehicle so: Answer: You can pull forward
when you leave
● How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving?
Answer: 12-15 seconds
● How many missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring will cause a
commercial vehicle to be placed out of service? Answer: One-fourth of
the total number
● What should you do before driving in the mountains? Answer: Know
the escape ramp locations on your route
