CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM 100 QUESTIONS

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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

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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 2 / 4

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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 3 / 4

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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.

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