Free General Knowledge Test 1 designed to help you pass the written exam with ease

By Tommy on Monday, October 12th, 2009 | 1 Comment

General Knowledge Practice Test 1
Taking the CDL written exam can be stressful, feel free to practice on our free practice exam. This practice exam has been put together by a former CDL instructor and hits all the right points. You can even choose to e-mail yourself the results if you so desire. Good luck.

General Knowledge Test 1

The general knowledge test, taken by all CDL
applicants.

You will lose your CDL for at least one year for a first
offense for:

Driving a CMV if your BAC is .04% or higher.

Leaving the scene of an accident.

Refusing to undergo blood alcohol testing.

Committing a felony involving the use of a CMV.

All the above

All states are connected to one computerized
system to share information about CDL drivers.

True

False

What is the most important reason for doing a
vehicle inspection?

To make appointment time

To make it pass scale houses

To check your oil

Safety

What things should you check during a trip?

Cargo securement

Lights and reflectors

Safety equipment

All the above

Name a key steering system parts.

Spring hangers

Torque rod arms

Door latches

Cab locks

Name some suspension system defects.

Broken or cracked spring

Broken or cracked shackles, u-bolts

Shock absorber condition

All the above

What three kinds of emergency equipment must
you have?

Properly charged and rated fire extinguisher

Three red reflective triangles

Spare electrical fuses

All of the above

What is the minimum tread depth for front tires?
For other tires?

Front 1/32 others 2/32

Front 2/32 others 2/32

Front 4/32 others 2/32

Front 3/32 others 2/32

What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?

Not leaking

Fill level

All the above

Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

So you don’t lose it

So vehicle can’t be started

All the above

How many red reflective triangles should you carry?

If the vehicle has hydraulic
brakes, pump the brake pedal three times. Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for ___ seconds. The pedal should not move.

none of the above