Cdl practice test general knowledge 2022 pdf
Questions appearing on this CDL practice test:
While driving, ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. You should:
Is it legal to drive with one-fourth of a vehicle's leaf springs broken or missing?
The distance that you should scan ahead in a congested area is about?
A vehicle is loaded with very little weight on the drive axle. What may result:
Truck escape ramps:
What effects can wet brakes cause?
When you check the condition of visible parts during your pre-trip inspection, make sure that the ___________ are secured against snagging, rubbing, or wearing.
You do not have a Hazardous Materials Endorsement on your commercial driver's license. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials when
Which of the following violations at railroad
crossings can lead to loss of your CDL for at least 60 days?
When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?
On which fires can you use the ABC fire extinguisher?
Which of these tells you that cargo contains hazardous materials?
Which of these statements about speed management is true?
Which of these is NOT required knowledge for drivers needing a HAZMAT endorsement?
Which of these statements is true about medicines used to treat the common cold?
Which of these statements is true about other drivers?
Which of these statements is NOT true about engine belts in hot weather?
Which of these statements is true about warning other drivers of a stopped vehicle?
Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow when caring for the injured at an accident scene?
Which of the following statements is true?
Which of these statements is NOT true about bad weather driving conditions?
What does "axle weight" mean?
With a BAC of _____, most people lose consciousness, and some die.
Loads that are over-length, over-width, or overweight may require
When getting in to start the engine and inspect inside the cab, you must
Which of
these is NOT something you should do if your headlights are not working properly?
Name some suspension system defects.
What's the safest way to use turn signals when you intend to turn?
Which of these is especially true about your tires in hot weather?
What should you do if a car coming toward you at night keeps its high beams on?
When you're driving in cold weather, your tires must
When driving in an area with few streetlights on a clear night, if you cannot see well with your headlights, you should
When a doctor prescribes medication for you and you know you will be driving, you should
What does "communicating" mean in safe driving?
What is the proper way to hold the steering wheel?
When inspecting mirrors and windshields for cracks, dirt, illegal stickers, and other
obstructions to your vision, you should
When you are passing another vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist, you should assume that they
What should you do before driving if you are sleepy?
If you must stop on a road or the shoulder of any road, you must put out your emergency warning devices within
Trucks and buses are subject to certain laws, restrictions, and regulations. Which of these statements is true?
To prevent brake fade, you should
You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. To take a long, steep downhill grade,
Which of the following is true about a vehicle with a high center of gravity?
One can recognize hazardous materials by looking at the container's
Optional safety equipment may include emergency phone numbers, tire chains, and
The best way to
stop all skids is to
If your brakes get wet on a rainy day, what can result?
Implied consent means that when you operate a CMV on public roads, you
It takes the body about _____ hours to get rid of the alcohol in four drinks.
Heavy vehicles must sometimes travel more slowly than other traffic. Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow when you are driving such a vehicle?