General Knowledge Test #1 (CDL Permit)

Front

When driving through construction zones, you should:

Back

Watch for sharp pavement drop-offs

Front

What is true about the use of reflective emergency triangles?

Back

If you stop on a hill or curve, it's necessary to place them as much as 500 feet out to provide adequate warning

Front

When driving a vehicle with a height over 13 feet, you should:

Back

Stop and check before proceeding if you are unsure of the clearance

Front

The proper way to load a vehicle is:

Back

Keep the load balanced in the cargo area

Front

When driving at night, you should:

Back

Adjust your vehicle speed so as to keep your stopping distance within your sight distance

Front

While driving you're looking ahead of your vehicle. What's the best way to do that?

Back

Look back and forth and near and far

Front

According to the Commercial Driver's License Manual, why should you limit the use of your vehicle's horn?

Back

It may startle other drivers

Front

If you break down on a level, straight, four lane, divided highway, where should you place the reflective emergency triangles?

Back

One 10 feet from the rear of the vehicle, one approximately 100 feet from the rear of the vehicle, and one about 200 feet from the rear of the vehicle

Front

Bridge formulas are designed to:

Back

Permit less maximum axle weight for axles that are closer together

Front

What three factors add up to the total stopping distance for a commercial motor vehicle without air brakes?

Back

Perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance