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