CDL General Knowledge Questions with
Correct and Verified Answers
When you are in a 60 foot vehicle, how much space should you maintain in front of you at highway
speeds? Correct Answer-Seven seconds
What is the firs
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CDL General Knowledge Questions with
Correct and Verified Answers
When you are in a 60 foot vehicle, how much space should you maintain in front of you at highway
speeds? Correct Answer-Seven seconds
What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving? Correct Answer-Pull off the road
and park in an open area
The best way to put out a fire is to: Correct Answer-Stand upwind and spray the base of the fire
What are some causes of vehicle fires (3): Correct Answer-* Spilled fuel
* Short circuits
* Driver smoking
Safe drivers must maintain space around their vehicles for the following reasons (3): Correct Answer-* In
case you must stop suddenly
* In case there are cars following too closely
* In case there is an obstacle in the road.
Hydroplaning can occur when you drive through water or slush. If you experience hydroplaning you
should: Correct Answer-Release the accelerator and push in the clutch
When making a right hand turn, you should always: Correct Answer-Keep the rear of your vehicle close
to the curb
A front wheel skid is usually caused by (3): Correct Answer-* Driving too fast for conditions
* Lack of tread on the front tires
* Cargo improperly loaded
Driving at night is more dangerous because of the following (3): Correct Answer-* Most people are less
alert at night due to fatigue
* Headlights often cause glare which can blind drivers
* There are more drunk drivers at night
How often should you check your cargo (3)? Correct Answer-* Within 25 miles after beginning a trip
* After you have driven for three hours
* After you take a break
An engine retarder is designed to: Correct Answer-Slow the vehicle down without using brakes
When should tires be replaced (3)? Correct Answer-* When the tread separates
* When there are broken valve stems
* If the tread depth on your front tires is less than 4/32 deep
In the event of a tire failure, you should: Correct Answer-Stay off the brake and hold the steering wheel
firmly
Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do? Correct
Answer-Look for an escape ramp or an escape route
The definition of a commercial motor vehicle is (3): Correct Answer-* A vehicle with a gross weight over
26,001 lbs
* A vehicle transporting hazardous materials
* A vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers
When driving at highway speeds, you should look 12-15 seconds ahead which is: Correct Answer-At least
a quarter of a mile
When driving in heavy traffic you should travel: Correct Answer-At a speed consistent with the flow of
traffic
In the event of an accident, you should remembe
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