age 1 of 69
CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM 100 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 100% PASS
To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie
down for every _______ feet of cargo. ......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?
......ANSWER........4 seconds
Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true?
......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: ......ANSWER........Stop safely
and fix the problem.
,age 2 of 69
Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong
winds is true? ......ANSWER........Winds are a big problem when a
truck comes out of tunnels.
What is counter-steering? ......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:
......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: ......ANSWER........The vehicle does not
require placards.
Cargo inspections: ......ANSWER........Should be performed as
part of your pre-trip inspection, again within the first 50 miles of
,age 3 of 69
your trip, then again after you have driven 3 hours or 150 miles,
and after every break you take during driving.
Retarders: ......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? ......ANSWER........A lower gear than you would
use to climb the hill.
Which of these statements about speed management is true?
......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? ......ANSWER........Snubbing
, age 4 of 69
Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is
true? ......ANSWER........You can use the tachometer to tell you
when to shift.
Which if these statements about using turn signals is true?
......ANSWER........When turning, you should signal early.
Which of these statements about cargo loading is true?
......ANSWER........State laws dictate legal weight limits.
If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should:
......ANSWER........Park in an open area.
You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of
these statements is true? ......ANSWER........Tires of mismatched
sizes should not be used on the same vehicle.
CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM 100 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 100% PASS
To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie
down for every _______ feet of cargo. ......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?
......ANSWER........4 seconds
Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true?
......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: ......ANSWER........Stop safely
and fix the problem.
,age 2 of 69
Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong
winds is true? ......ANSWER........Winds are a big problem when a
truck comes out of tunnels.
What is counter-steering? ......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:
......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: ......ANSWER........The vehicle does not
require placards.
Cargo inspections: ......ANSWER........Should be performed as
part of your pre-trip inspection, again within the first 50 miles of
,age 3 of 69
your trip, then again after you have driven 3 hours or 150 miles,
and after every break you take during driving.
Retarders: ......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? ......ANSWER........A lower gear than you would
use to climb the hill.
Which of these statements about speed management is true?
......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? ......ANSWER........Snubbing
, age 4 of 69
Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is
true? ......ANSWER........You can use the tachometer to tell you
when to shift.
Which if these statements about using turn signals is true?
......ANSWER........When turning, you should signal early.
Which of these statements about cargo loading is true?
......ANSWER........State laws dictate legal weight limits.
If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should:
......ANSWER........Park in an open area.
You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of
these statements is true? ......ANSWER........Tires of mismatched
sizes should not be used on the same vehicle.
