General Knowledge (Drivingtests.org)

What can you do at an accident scene to help avoid another accident?

If you double your speed, how much more distance will it take to stop?

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:

How many tie-downs are required for a 20-foot load?

Which of the following is a key steering component?

Do empty trucks have the BEST braking?

Which of the following can cause a vehicle fire?

Always try to back toward the driver’s side because:

If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?

Which of the following are likely to get stuck at a railroad crossing?

On wet roads, you should reduce your speed by:

For how long will you lose your CDL driving privileges if you are convicted of a second DUI offense in a CMV?

Why should you cover cargo?

Total stopping distance equals:

Which of the following statements about retarders is correct?

How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a double railroad track?

Which of the following is NOT something you should check during a trip?

Before a trip, to prevent drowsiness, you should:

You should keep the starter switch key in your pocket while you are performing the pre-trip inspection because:

An anti-lock braking system (ABS) will:

Which is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?

When beginning a long downgrade, which of the following should influence your choice of speed?

The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is:

Truck drivers are in an ideal position to spot and report human trafficking occurring at truck stops and rest areas. Which of the following trafficking red flags should you look for?

Starting the engine and inspecting the cab involves each of the following tasks, EXCEPT:

You should inspect wheel bearing seals for:

On which of the following types of fires should you NOT use a B:C fire extinguisher?

The minimum tread depth for front tires is:

If you feel drowsy while driving, what should you do?

How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

You don’t want to be a distracted driver, so you:

To transport cargo safely, which of these are you NOT responsible for?

It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas may be slippery?

Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?

Letting the air out of hot tires:

What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way road or divided highway?

How far ahead should you look while driving?

During your pre-trip test, when examining hoses with the instructor, you need to look for:

What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?

Signs of distracted drivers include:

Hazardous materials placards are:

What is the gross vehicle weight (GVW)?

Which of these is NOT part of the basic method of shifting up?

In which of the following two situations should you downshift?

When backing, it is important to use a helper:

If the engine is not overheated, is it completely safe to remove the radiator cap?

What is the definition of a hazard?

What will help a drunk sober up?

How can you start moving without rolling backward?