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General Knowledge Test 3

By Tommy on Monday, October 19th, 2009 | Comments Off

General Knowledge Practice Test 3
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 Practice Test 3
The general knowledge test, taken by all
applicants.
Of all the space around your vehicle, it is the area ahead of the vehicle—the space you’re driving into—that is most important.

True

False
One good rule says you need at least one second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below ___ mph. At greater speeds, you
must add one second for safety.

20

30

40

50
If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow?

2

4

6

8
You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you too closely.

True

False
If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right.

True

False
Adjust all mirrors for best all-around visibility _____ you start your trip.

Before

After

None of the above
How you feel before you even start your vehicle has a lot to do with how stress will affect you while driving.

True

False
What Should you Do When
Confronted by an Aggressive Driver?

Make every attempt to get out of their way.

Avoid eye contact.

Ignore gestures and refuse to react to them.

All the above
Aggressive driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others.

True

False
With low beams you can see ahead about ___ feet.

150

200

250

300
It is more important at night than in the daytime to have a clean windshield and clean mirrors.

True

False
Dim your lights within ___ feet
of an oncoming vehicle.

300

500

800

None of the above
A lack of spray from other
vehicles indicates ice has formed on the road.

True

False
When driving in heavy rain or deep
standing water, your brakes will get wet.

True

False
Air pressure increases with temperature.

True

False
Antifreeze helps the engine under hot conditions as well as cold conditions.

True

False

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