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CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM|| 2025
ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+||
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE 2025 WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS!!!
When backing your vehicle, which of the following is NOT recommended.
A. Back as slow as possible
B. Back towards the right side
C. Use the lowest reverse gear
D. Back and turn towards the driver's side - ANSWER: Back towards the right
side. When backing your vehicle you should always back and turn towards the
driver's side, even if it means going around the block to put your vehicle in the
right position. Backing towards the right side is very dangerous because you can
not see well.
It is important for driving safety to always be looking ahead. Which of the
following is NOT a recommended time/distance that you should be looking ahead?
A. About 12-15 seconds
B. About one block for city driving
C. About 1/4 mile for open highway driving
D. About 5 car lengths on the highway - ANSWER: About 5 car lengths. It is
important to look ahead about 12-15 seconds to insure you have adequate time to
stop or change lanes if necessary. 12 to 15 seconds is equivalent to about one city
block or 1/4 mile on the open highway. Looking ahead 5 car lengths (about 70
feet) will not give you adequate time to react.
You are driving a 40 foot truck at 35 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should
you keep in front of you?
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A. 3 seconds
B. 4 seconds
C. 5 seconds
D. 6 seconds - ANSWER:
The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without
regard for the rights or safety of others is known as?
A. Defensive driving
B. Road rage
C. Aggressive driving
D. Distracted driving - ANSWER: An aggressive driver is only concerned with
their driving and not others on the road. Road rage differs from aggressive driving
because with Road Rage, the driver shows intent to harm others.
You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot
weather.
A. 1 hour, 50 miles
B. 2 hours, 100 miles
C. 3 hours, 200 miles
D. 5 hours, 250 miles - ANSWER: 2 hours, 100 miles. Hotter temperatures
increase air pressure. If you check your tires and they are too hot to touch, you
should remain stopped until they cool off. Overheated tires may blow out or catch
fire.
Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when
going down a long steep downgrade?
A. Length and steepness of grade
B. Weather
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C. Total weight of the vehicle and cargo
D. Time of day - ANSWER: Time of day. To determine your safe speed when
going down a long steep downgrade, you need to consider the length and steepness
of the grade, the weather, the total weight of the vehicle and cargo, as well as the
road conditions.
With the controlled braking method, you _____?
A. Lightly apply braking pressure
B. Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels
C. Apply the brakes all the way until the wheels lock up, release the brakes and
apply them again when the wheels start to roll again
D. Repeatedly tap the brakes as fast as you can - ANSWER: Apply the brakes as
hard as you can without locking the wheels. In addition, you should keep your
steering movements very small while using a "controlled braking" method.
1. What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - ANSWER:
Safety is the most important reason you inspect your vehicle, safety for yourself
and for other road users
Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?
A. Notify authorities
B. Care for the injured
C. Gather the contact information of all the drivers involved
D. Protect the area - ANSWER: Gather the contact information of all the drivers
involved. If you are involved in a crash and are not seriously hurt, your first
priority is to take steps to prevent further damage and injury. These steps include
protecting the area, notifying authorities, and caring for the injured. Gathering
contact information is not a priority.
CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM|| 2025
ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+||
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE 2025 WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS!!!
When backing your vehicle, which of the following is NOT recommended.
A. Back as slow as possible
B. Back towards the right side
C. Use the lowest reverse gear
D. Back and turn towards the driver's side - ANSWER: Back towards the right
side. When backing your vehicle you should always back and turn towards the
driver's side, even if it means going around the block to put your vehicle in the
right position. Backing towards the right side is very dangerous because you can
not see well.
It is important for driving safety to always be looking ahead. Which of the
following is NOT a recommended time/distance that you should be looking ahead?
A. About 12-15 seconds
B. About one block for city driving
C. About 1/4 mile for open highway driving
D. About 5 car lengths on the highway - ANSWER: About 5 car lengths. It is
important to look ahead about 12-15 seconds to insure you have adequate time to
stop or change lanes if necessary. 12 to 15 seconds is equivalent to about one city
block or 1/4 mile on the open highway. Looking ahead 5 car lengths (about 70
feet) will not give you adequate time to react.
You are driving a 40 foot truck at 35 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should
you keep in front of you?
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A. 3 seconds
B. 4 seconds
C. 5 seconds
D. 6 seconds - ANSWER:
The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without
regard for the rights or safety of others is known as?
A. Defensive driving
B. Road rage
C. Aggressive driving
D. Distracted driving - ANSWER: An aggressive driver is only concerned with
their driving and not others on the road. Road rage differs from aggressive driving
because with Road Rage, the driver shows intent to harm others.
You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot
weather.
A. 1 hour, 50 miles
B. 2 hours, 100 miles
C. 3 hours, 200 miles
D. 5 hours, 250 miles - ANSWER: 2 hours, 100 miles. Hotter temperatures
increase air pressure. If you check your tires and they are too hot to touch, you
should remain stopped until they cool off. Overheated tires may blow out or catch
fire.
Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when
going down a long steep downgrade?
A. Length and steepness of grade
B. Weather
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C. Total weight of the vehicle and cargo
D. Time of day - ANSWER: Time of day. To determine your safe speed when
going down a long steep downgrade, you need to consider the length and steepness
of the grade, the weather, the total weight of the vehicle and cargo, as well as the
road conditions.
With the controlled braking method, you _____?
A. Lightly apply braking pressure
B. Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels
C. Apply the brakes all the way until the wheels lock up, release the brakes and
apply them again when the wheels start to roll again
D. Repeatedly tap the brakes as fast as you can - ANSWER: Apply the brakes as
hard as you can without locking the wheels. In addition, you should keep your
steering movements very small while using a "controlled braking" method.
1. What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - ANSWER:
Safety is the most important reason you inspect your vehicle, safety for yourself
and for other road users
Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?
A. Notify authorities
B. Care for the injured
C. Gather the contact information of all the drivers involved
D. Protect the area - ANSWER: Gather the contact information of all the drivers
involved. If you are involved in a crash and are not seriously hurt, your first
priority is to take steps to prevent further damage and injury. These steps include
protecting the area, notifying authorities, and caring for the injured. Gathering
contact information is not a priority.
