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