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