Kansas General Knowledge Practice Test
This is our Kansas General Knowledge Practice Quiz and Practice Test compiled of 50 questions each. Each question is worth two points for a total of 100 possible points. A passing score is 80%.
The General Knowledge Practice Quiz reveals the correct answer during each question to help you study for the actual General Knowledge test. The General Knowledge Practice Test doesn’t reveal the correct answers until the test is over.
The questions and answers are given in random order each time you retake the test. When you are finished testing, simply click on the “Get Results” button to see your test results. Clicking on the blue “List” button will reveal a list of all the questions you answered correctly and incorrectly. To take the test again, just refresh your browser window. It’s that easy.
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| A | Shift the truck into neutral and coast down the hill to save gas. | 
| B | Use the same gear you would use to climb the hill. | 
| C | Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. | 
| D | Use a higher gear than you would use to climb the hill. | 
| Question 2 | 
| A | Load cargo toward the rear of the truck for easier unloading. | 
| B | Load more weight over the drive axle for better traction. | 
| C | Load more cargo toward the front of the truck for a full load. | 
| D | Load cargo weight evenly over all the axles. | 
| Question 3 | 
| A | Electrical fire. | 
| B | Grease fire. | 
| C | None of these fires can be safely extinguished by water. | 
| D | Gasoline fire. | 
| Question 4 | 
| A | one | 
| B | three | 
| C | two | 
| D | four | 
| Question 5 | 
| A | It depends on what mood you are in at the time. | 
| B | The same amount of stopping distance. | 
| C | Greater stopping distance. | 
| D | Shorter stopping distance. | 
| Question 6 | 
| A | roll down your window so that the fresh air will help keep you awake. | 
| B | make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within the range of your headlights in case of an emergency. | 
| C | keep your high beams on at all times. | 
| D | drink coffee or other caffeine products to help keep you awake. | 
| Question 7 | 
| A | A minimum of one. | 
| B | A minimum of four. | 
| C | A minimum of two. | 
| D | A minimum of three. | 
| Question 8 | 
| A | start the turn, then back up to re-position | 
| B | turn wide before you start the turn | 
| C | turn wide as you complete the turn | 
| D | turn right and drive over the curb | 
| Question 9 | 
| A | generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship. | 
| B | exempt from hazardous materials restrictions. | 
| C | exempt from height restrictions. | 
| D | exempt from weight limit restrictions. | 
| Question 10 | 
| A | it will be raised slightly when the tractor is backed under it. | 
| B | the kingpin is about 1¼ inches above the fifth wheel. | 
| C | the end of the kingpin is at waist level. | 
| D | the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel. | 
| Question 11 | 
| A | One vehicle length for every 10,000 lb. of gross vehicle weight. | 
| B | More space than is needed for ideal driving conditions. | 
| C | The same amount of space you would at night. | 
| D | The same amount of space you would on a dry road. | 
| Question 12 | 
| A | Downshift after you are in the curve. | 
| B | Nothing, because the posted speed limit for the offramp is usually 10 miles per hour below the safe speed limit for the offramp. | 
| C | Slow to a safe speed before the curve. | 
| D | Turn on your four-way flashers as you approach the offramp. | 
| Question 13 | 
| A | half | 
| B | two times | 
| C | three times | 
| D | four times | 
| Question 14 | 
| A | Keep your low beam lights on. | 
| B | Put your warning devices out within 15 minutes. | 
| C | Warn other drivers by using your left turn signal lights. | 
| D | Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn other drivers. | 
| Question 15 | 
| A | Observation distance, reaction distance, and slowing distance. | 
| B | Perception distance, response distance, and reaction distance. | 
| C | Perception distance, slowing distance, and braking distance.  | 
| D | Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. | 
| Question 16 | 
| A | the trailer is out of brake adjustment. | 
| B | the trailer is fully loaded or very heavy. | 
| C | the trailer is being hauled at high speed. | 
| D | the trailer is empty or lightly loaded. | 
| Question 17 | 
| A | three or more. | 
| B | none of these. | 
| C | five or more. | 
| D | seven or more. | 
| Question 18 | 
| A | To direct traffic away from you. | 
| B | To prevent others from distracting you. | 
| C | To see the blind spots you can't see. | 
| D | To watch for steering errors. | 
| Question 19 | 
| A | roll down the windows. | 
| B | stop to sleep. | 
| C | turn up the radio. | 
| D | slap yourself in the face three times. | 
| Question 20 | 
| A | you want to have a plan to communicate the risk. | 
| B | it is a federal law. | 
| C | you want to have time to act before it turns into an emergency. | 
| D | you want to avoid doing something all of a sudden. | 
| Question 21 | 
| A | law enforcement officers, detours | 
| B | tunnels, overpasses | 
| C | truck stops, gas stations | 
| D | vehicles, traffic signs | 
| Question 22 | 
| A | 5/32-inch in every major groove. | 
| B | 3/32-inch in every major groove. | 
| C | 2/32-inch in every major groove. | 
| D | 4/32-inch in every major groove. | 
| Question 23 | 
| A | the wheel needs cleaning. | 
| B | the lug nut needs to be replaced. | 
| C | the lug nut is cheap. | 
| D | the lug nut is loose. | 
| Question 24 | 
| A | Judgment and self-control are the first to be affected. | 
| B | The drinker's brain is increasingly affected. | 
| C | All of these things happen. | 
| D | Muscle control and coordination are affected. | 
| Question 25 | 
| A | the weight of the liquid. | 
| B | both of these. | 
| C | the legal weight limits. | 
| D | neither of these. | 
| Question 26 | 
| A | sunglasses | 
| B | rolled down windows | 
| C | rear view cameras | 
| D | mirrors | 
| Question 27 | 
| A | Road construction zones. | 
| B | Pedestrians and bicyclists. | 
| C | All of these are considered a hazard. | 
| D | A stopped transit bus. | 
| Question 28 | 
| A | Move forward slowly and push firmly on the brake pedal. | 
| B | Pump the brake pedal 5 times; push the pedal firmly 3 seconds; the pedal should not move. | 
| C | Push the brake pedal firmly 5 seconds; listen for leaks. | 
| D | Pump the brake pedal 3 times; push the pedal firmly 5 seconds; the pedal should not move. | 
| Question 29 | 
| A | bad tires. | 
| B | driving too slow for road conditions. | 
| C | driving too fast for road conditions. | 
| D | poorly adjusted brakes. | 
| Question 30 | 
| A | there is a slight vibration when you press down on the brake pedal. | 
| B | you have to push harder and harder to get the same stopping power on a downgrade. | 
| C | you release pressure on the brake pedal and speed increases. | 
| D | the brake pedal feels firm when you apply pressure. | 
| Question 31 | 
| A | the road is wet, icy, or snow covered. | 
| B | you are driving on the freeway. | 
| C | road conditions are excellent. | 
| D | you are driving on hilly, rural roads. | 
| Question 32 | 
| A | increases when the service brakes are hot. | 
| B | depends on the service brakes being in adjustment. | 
| C | decreases when the service breaks are hot. | 
| D | is not affected by the condition of the service brakes. | 
| Question 33 | 
| A | downshift into the turn. | 
| B | check to make sure that the brakes are properly balanced. | 
| C | keep two hands firmly planted on the steering wheel at all times. | 
| D | keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible. | 
| Question 34 | 
| A | at least once a week. | 
| B | before operating the vehicle. | 
| C | if any problems occurred the last the time the vehicle was operated. | 
| D | whenever you stop to refuel. | 
| Question 35 | 
| A | burning | 
| B | rubbing | 
| C | leaks | 
| D | rust | 
| Question 36 | 
| A | over-heated brakes, under-inflated tires | 
| B | dual tires that touch, hot road surfaces | 
| C | under-inflated tires, dual tires that touch | 
| D | poor-quality retreads, under-inflated tires | 
| Question 37 | 
| A | to ensure safety for yourself, your passengers, and other drivers. | 
| B | because law enforcement may inspect your vehicle on the road. | 
| C | because it is a requirement for all drivers. | 
| D | to help ensure the vehicle will make it to your destination. | 
| Question 38 | 
| A | it is absolutely necessary. | 
| B | there is ice and snow, to prevent skidding. | 
| C | testing the trailer brakes after hooking up to a trailer. | 
| D | you will be parked for a short time. | 
| Question 39 | 
| A | require greater stopping distance than full trucks | 
| B | have the same stopping distance as full trucks | 
| C | need less space ahead than full trucks | 
| D | have better traction when stopping than full trucks | 
| Question 40 | 
| A | before starting down a hill and before going up a hill. | 
| B | before starting down a hill and before entering a tunnel. | 
| C | before going up a hill and before entering a curve. | 
| D | before starting down a hill and before entering a curve. | 
| Question 41 | 
| A | two inches | 
| B | one inch  | 
| C | one half inch  | 
| D | three inches  | 
| Question 42 | 
| A | to avoid mixing hazmat with food. | 
| B | to combat terrorism. | 
| C | to warn others of hazardous materials. | 
| D | to make your vehicle look official. | 
| Question 43 | 
| A | Using turn signals, 4-way flashers, headlights, and the horn. | 
| B | Using hand signals. | 
| C | Using a helper when backing up. | 
| D | Using your CB radio or cell phone to inform others. | 
| Question 44 | 
| A | loose fuel connections | 
| B | under inflated tires | 
| C | both loose fuel connections and under inflated tires | 
| D | eating spicy food in the truck cab | 
| Question 45 | 
| A | use only water in the cooling system. | 
| B | use windshield washer fluid as coolant. | 
| C | check the coolant level of a hot engine. | 
| D | safely remove the radiator cap and add coolant while the engine is hot. | 
| Question 46 | 
| A | a dry bulk tank should only be filled halfway. | 
| B | the load should not get wet. | 
| C | the load can shift. | 
| D | the load can catch fire easily. | 
| Question 47 | 
| A | sidetracking. | 
| B | slidetracking. | 
| C | offtracking. | 
| D | fishtailing. | 
| Question 48 | 
| A | Because some liquids expand more than others when they get warm. | 
| B | Because tank baffles are not always legal with outage. | 
| C | Because some of the heaviest liquids don’t need any. | 
| D | Because it's good to know that information. | 
| Question 49 | 
| A | seal is authentic. | 
| B | placard numbers match the seal numbers. | 
| C | load is properly secured. | 
| D | seal is secure. | 
| Question 50 | 
| A | Play in the steering wheel of more than ten degrees (two inches on a 20-inch steering wheel). | 
| B | Too many vertical stacks. | 
| C | Oil on the tie rod. | 
| D | Play in the steering wheel of more than five degrees. | 
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Remember, the General Knowledge Practice Test doesn’t reveal the correct answers until the test is over. The questions and answers are given in random order each time you retake the test. When you are finished testing, simply click on the “Get Results” button to see your test results. Clicking on the blue “List” button will reveal a list of all the questions you answered correctly and incorrectly. To take the test again, just refresh your browser window.
Press the start button to begin your free General Knowledge Practice Test. Good luck!
General Knowledge CDL Practice Test
 Congratulations! You have completed the General Knowledge CDL Practice Test.
You scored %%SCORE%% out of %%TOTAL%%.
Your performance has been rated as %%RATING%%
Pass your CDL Knowledge Exam the first time! Click here to get the Complete CDL Cheat Sheet Study Package for all 50 states!
Congratulations! You have completed the General Knowledge CDL Practice Test.
You scored %%SCORE%% out of %%TOTAL%%.
Your performance has been rated as %%RATING%%
Pass your CDL Knowledge Exam the first time! Click here to get the Complete CDL Cheat Sheet Study Package for all 50 states! | Question 1 | 
| A | Perception distance, response distance, and reaction distance. | 
| B | Perception distance, slowing distance, and braking distance.  | 
| C | Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. | 
| D | Observation distance, reaction distance, and slowing distance. | 
| Question 2 | 
| A | The same amount of space you would at night. | 
| B | The same amount of space you would on a dry road. | 
| C | More space than is needed for ideal driving conditions. | 
| D | One vehicle length for every 10,000 lb. of gross vehicle weight. | 
| Question 3 | 
| A | tunnels, overpasses | 
| B | vehicles, traffic signs | 
| C | law enforcement officers, detours | 
| D | truck stops, gas stations | 
| Question 4 | 
| A | Play in the steering wheel of more than ten degrees (two inches on a 20-inch steering wheel). | 
| B | Oil on the tie rod. | 
| C | Play in the steering wheel of more than five degrees. | 
| D | Too many vertical stacks. | 
| Question 5 | 
| A | keep your high beams on at all times. | 
| B | make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within the range of your headlights in case of an emergency. | 
| C | roll down your window so that the fresh air will help keep you awake. | 
| D | drink coffee or other caffeine products to help keep you awake. | 
| Question 6 | 
| A | Road construction zones. | 
| B | A stopped transit bus. | 
| C | Pedestrians and bicyclists. | 
| D | All of these are considered a hazard. | 
| Question 7 | 
| A | rear view cameras | 
| B | rolled down windows | 
| C | mirrors | 
| D | sunglasses | 
| Question 8 | 
| A | rubbing | 
| B | rust | 
| C | leaks | 
| D | burning | 
| Question 9 | 
| A | 3/32-inch in every major groove. | 
| B | 5/32-inch in every major groove. | 
| C | 4/32-inch in every major groove. | 
| D | 2/32-inch in every major groove. | 
| Question 10 | 
| A | seal is authentic. | 
| B | seal is secure. | 
| C | placard numbers match the seal numbers. | 
| D | load is properly secured. | 
| Question 11 | 
| A | Because tank baffles are not always legal with outage. | 
| B | Because some liquids expand more than others when they get warm. | 
| C | Because some of the heaviest liquids don’t need any. | 
| D | Because it's good to know that information. | 
| Question 12 | 
| A | to help ensure the vehicle will make it to your destination. | 
| B | because it is a requirement for all drivers. | 
| C | because law enforcement may inspect your vehicle on the road. | 
| D | to ensure safety for yourself, your passengers, and other drivers. | 
| Question 13 | 
| A | exempt from hazardous materials restrictions. | 
| B | exempt from height restrictions. | 
| C | exempt from weight limit restrictions. | 
| D | generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship. | 
| Question 14 | 
| A | you are driving on hilly, rural roads. | 
| B | you are driving on the freeway. | 
| C | road conditions are excellent. | 
| D | the road is wet, icy, or snow covered. | 
| Question 15 | 
| A | four times | 
| B | three times | 
| C | half | 
| D | two times | 
| Question 16 | 
| A | the brake pedal feels firm when you apply pressure. | 
| B | you release pressure on the brake pedal and speed increases. | 
| C | there is a slight vibration when you press down on the brake pedal. | 
| D | you have to push harder and harder to get the same stopping power on a downgrade. | 
| Question 17 | 
| A | two | 
| B | four | 
| C | three | 
| D | one | 
| Question 18 | 
| A | three inches  | 
| B | one half inch  | 
| C | two inches  | 
| D | one inch  | 
| Question 19 | 
| A | Gasoline fire. | 
| B | None of these fires can be safely extinguished by water. | 
| C | Grease fire. | 
| D | Electrical fire. | 
| Question 20 | 
| A | A minimum of four. | 
| B | A minimum of one. | 
| C | A minimum of two. | 
| D | A minimum of three. | 
| Question 21 | 
| A | Judgment and self-control are the first to be affected. | 
| B | All of these things happen. | 
| C | The drinker's brain is increasingly affected. | 
| D | Muscle control and coordination are affected. | 
| Question 22 | 
| A | it is absolutely necessary. | 
| B | you will be parked for a short time. | 
| C | there is ice and snow, to prevent skidding. | 
| D | testing the trailer brakes after hooking up to a trailer. | 
| Question 23 | 
| A | under-inflated tires, dual tires that touch | 
| B | dual tires that touch, hot road surfaces | 
| C | poor-quality retreads, under-inflated tires | 
| D | over-heated brakes, under-inflated tires | 
| Question 24 | 
| A | sidetracking. | 
| B | slidetracking. | 
| C | offtracking. | 
| D | fishtailing. | 
| Question 25 | 
| A | the trailer is out of brake adjustment. | 
| B | the trailer is fully loaded or very heavy. | 
| C | the trailer is empty or lightly loaded. | 
| D | the trailer is being hauled at high speed. | 
| Question 26 | 
| A | It depends on what mood you are in at the time. | 
| B | Shorter stopping distance. | 
| C | Greater stopping distance. | 
| D | The same amount of stopping distance. | 
| Question 27 | 
| A | Pump the brake pedal 5 times; push the pedal firmly 3 seconds; the pedal should not move. | 
| B | Pump the brake pedal 3 times; push the pedal firmly 5 seconds; the pedal should not move. | 
| C | Push the brake pedal firmly 5 seconds; listen for leaks. | 
| D | Move forward slowly and push firmly on the brake pedal. | 
| Question 28 | 
| A | Use a higher gear than you would use to climb the hill. | 
| B | Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. | 
| C | Shift the truck into neutral and coast down the hill to save gas. | 
| D | Use the same gear you would use to climb the hill. | 
| Question 29 | 
| A | before going up a hill and before entering a curve. | 
| B | before starting down a hill and before entering a tunnel. | 
| C | before starting down a hill and before going up a hill. | 
| D | before starting down a hill and before entering a curve. | 
| Question 30 | 
| A | you want to avoid doing something all of a sudden. | 
| B | you want to have time to act before it turns into an emergency. | 
| C | you want to have a plan to communicate the risk. | 
| D | it is a federal law. | 
| Question 31 | 
| A | stop to sleep. | 
| B | roll down the windows. | 
| C | slap yourself in the face three times. | 
| D | turn up the radio. | 
| Question 32 | 
| A | Load cargo weight evenly over all the axles. | 
| B | Load more weight over the drive axle for better traction. | 
| C | Load cargo toward the rear of the truck for easier unloading. | 
| D | Load more cargo toward the front of the truck for a full load. | 
| Question 33 | 
| A | to combat terrorism. | 
| B | to make your vehicle look official. | 
| C | to warn others of hazardous materials. | 
| D | to avoid mixing hazmat with food. | 
| Question 34 | 
| A | check to make sure that the brakes are properly balanced. | 
| B | keep two hands firmly planted on the steering wheel at all times. | 
| C | keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible. | 
| D | downshift into the turn. | 
| Question 35 | 
| A | have better traction when stopping than full trucks | 
| B | need less space ahead than full trucks
 | 
| C | have the same stopping distance as full trucks | 
| D | require greater stopping distance than full trucks | 
| Question 36 | 
| A | the lug nut is cheap. | 
| B | the wheel needs cleaning. | 
| C | the lug nut needs to be replaced. | 
| D | the lug nut is loose. | 
| Question 37 | 
| A | loose fuel connections | 
| B | overinflated tires | 
| C | underinflated tires | 
| D | both loose fuel connections and under inflated tires | 
| Question 38 | 
| A | driving too slow for road conditions. | 
| B | driving too fast for road conditions. | 
| C | poorly adjusted brakes. | 
| D | bad tires. | 
| Question 39 | 
| A | is not affected by the condition of the service brakes. | 
| B | increases when the service brakes are hot. | 
| C | depends on the service brakes being in adjustment. | 
| D | decreases when the service breaks are hot. | 
| Question 40 | 
| A | at least once a week. | 
| B | before operating the vehicle. | 
| C | whenever you stop to refuel. | 
| D | if any problems occurred the last the time the vehicle was operated. | 
| Question 41 | 
| A | both of these. | 
| B | the legal weight limits. | 
| C | the weight of the liquid. | 
| D | neither of these. | 
| Question 42 | 
| A | To watch for steering errors. | 
| B | To see the blind spots you can't see. | 
| C | To prevent others from distracting you. | 
| D | To direct traffic away from you. | 
| Question 43 | 
| A | the kingpin is about 1¼ inches above the fifth wheel. | 
| B | it will be raised slightly when the tractor is backed under it. | 
| C | the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel. | 
| D | the end of the kingpin is at waist level. | 
| Question 44 | 
| A | Using a helper when backing up. | 
| B | Using turn signals, 4-way flashers, headlights, and the horn. | 
| C | Using your CB radio or cell phone to inform others. | 
| D | Using hand signals. | 
| Question 45 | 
| A | turn wide as you complete the turn | 
| B | turn wide before you start the turn | 
| C | turn right and drive over the curb | 
| D | start the turn, then back up to re-position | 
| Question 46 | 
| A | Turn on your four-way flashers as you approach the offramp. | 
| B | Nothing, because the posted speed limit for the offramp is usually 10 miles per hour below the safe speed limit for the offramp. | 
| C | Downshift after you are in the curve. | 
| D | Slow to a safe speed before the curve. | 
| Question 47 | 
| A | seven or more. | 
| B | five or more. | 
| C | three or more. | 
| D | none of these. | 
| Question 48 | 
| A | check the coolant level of a hot engine. | 
| B | use only water in the cooling system. | 
| C | use windshield washer fluid as coolant. | 
| D | safely remove the radiator cap and add coolant while the engine is hot. | 
| Question 49 | 
| A | Put your warning devices out within 15 minutes. | 
| B | Keep your low beam lights on. | 
| C | Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn other drivers. | 
| D | Warn other drivers by using your left turn signal lights. | 
| Question 50 | 
| A | the load should not get wet. | 
| B | the load can catch fire easily. | 
| C | the load can shift. | 
| D | a dry bulk tank should only be filled halfway. | 
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