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IL General Knowledge CDL Practice Test – 4 Questions and
Answers with Complete Solutions
You must park on the side of a level, straight, four lanes, divided
highway. Where should you place the three reflective triangles?
- ANSWER One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one
about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 200 feet to the rear
EXPLANATION:
If you must stop on or by a one-way or divided highway, place
warning devices 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the
approaching traffic.
A stale green light means? - ANSWER The light ahead has been
green for quite a while
EXPLANATION:
A stale green light is a traffic light that is green when you first
see it, thus you do not know how long it has been green - so we
have to assume it will change at any moment.
A vehicle is loaded with most of the weight on the steering axle.
What may result? - ANSWER Hard steering and possible
breakdown
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EXPLANATION:
Too much weight on the steering axle can cause hard steering. It
can damage the steering axle and tires.
When approaching a curve, you should: - ANSWER Downshift
before entering the curve and accelerate slightly as you go
through it
EXPLANATION:
Slow down to a safe speed, and downshift to the right gear
before entering the curve. This lets you use some power
through the curve to help the vehicle be more stable while
turning. It also allows you to speed up as soon as you are out of
the curve.
Should the pre-trip inspection report from the last driver be
reviewed during your pre-trip inspection? - ANSWER Yes
EXPLANATION:
You must review the inspection report made by the previous
driver. Only if defects reported earlier have been certified as
repaired or not needed to be repaired, should you sign the
previous driver's report.
IL General Knowledge CDL Practice Test – 4 Questions and
Answers with Complete Solutions
You must park on the side of a level, straight, four lanes, divided
highway. Where should you place the three reflective triangles?
- ANSWER One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one
about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 200 feet to the rear
EXPLANATION:
If you must stop on or by a one-way or divided highway, place
warning devices 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the
approaching traffic.
A stale green light means? - ANSWER The light ahead has been
green for quite a while
EXPLANATION:
A stale green light is a traffic light that is green when you first
see it, thus you do not know how long it has been green - so we
have to assume it will change at any moment.
A vehicle is loaded with most of the weight on the steering axle.
What may result? - ANSWER Hard steering and possible
breakdown
, 2|Page
EXPLANATION:
Too much weight on the steering axle can cause hard steering. It
can damage the steering axle and tires.
When approaching a curve, you should: - ANSWER Downshift
before entering the curve and accelerate slightly as you go
through it
EXPLANATION:
Slow down to a safe speed, and downshift to the right gear
before entering the curve. This lets you use some power
through the curve to help the vehicle be more stable while
turning. It also allows you to speed up as soon as you are out of
the curve.
Should the pre-trip inspection report from the last driver be
reviewed during your pre-trip inspection? - ANSWER Yes
EXPLANATION:
You must review the inspection report made by the previous
driver. Only if defects reported earlier have been certified as
repaired or not needed to be repaired, should you sign the
previous driver's report.
