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