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