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