DE CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

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The CDL general knowledge test is required to be taken by all CDL applicants. The Delaware CDL test consists of 50 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 40 questions (80%). The general knowledge test covers the contents of the Delaware CDL Manual. All CDL applicants (Class A, B and C) must study the following sections: Driving Safely, Transporting Cargo Safely, Air Brakes (if you plan to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes), Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test, Road Test. In addition, the Class A CDL test will include questions based on the Combination Vehicles section. Take this CDL practice test now to prepare for the actual DE general knowledge test! To get your CDL, you must pass both the knowledge and skills tests. CDL knowledge tests include: General Knowledge, Passenger Transport, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Hazardous Materials, Tanker Vehicles, Doubles/Triples, School Bus, Firefighter. Depending on what class of license (A, B or C) and endorsements you need, you must take one or more knowledge tests. A special endorsement is also required to drive certain types of vehicles. The following endorsements may be used with a Class A, B or C CDL: HazMat (H), Tank Vehicles (N), Tank Vehicles Transporting Hazardous Materials (X) and Passenger Transport (P). The School Bus endorsement (S) is only available for Class A or B CDL, and the Doubles/Triples endorsement (T) is only available for Class A driver's licenses.
1. A bridge formula permits less maximum axle weight for axles that:
are closer together
have poor weight balance
are further apart than normal
have a high center of gravity
2. Drivers who must stop on a road or the shoulder of any road must put out their emergency warning devices within:
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
5 minutes
3. If the engine catches fire, you should:
turn off the engine as soon as you can.
avoid shooting foam from the vehicle's underside.
open the hood as soon as you can.
pull into a service station and notify the emergency services.
4. Escape ramps:
cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.
are designed to stop runaway vehicles safely.
should not be used unless you have already tried all other possible ways to save your vehicle after brake failure.
All of the above.
5. Anti-lock brakes:
increase your stopping distance.
keep your brakes from locking up when you brake hard.
reduce the perception distance.
help you stop faster.
6. When backing, you should back and turn toward the driver's side:
so you can back in a straight line.
so you can see better.
so you can back on a curved path.
so you can see the shoulder of the road.
7. If you will be transporting hazardous materials that require placards, you must:
ask permission of the local transportation agency.
obtain a hazardous materials endorsement.
obtain a special transit permit.
transport the materials at night only.
8. When loading cargo, keep the load:
on the side away from most traffic.
to the rear.
balanced in the cargo area.
to the front.
9. To prevent drowsiness before a trip, you should:
drive with a passenger.
consult your physician if you suffer from daytime sleepiness.
schedule trips for the hours you are normally awake.
All of the above.
10. Which of the following statements is true?
Short-term or daily rental truck drivers are often not used to driving a large vehicle and may pose a hazard to you.
Delivery truck drivers are professionals and do not pose any hazard to you.
You do not have to worry about individuals driving cars with out-of-state license plates.
You can always trust other drivers to turn in the direction that their turn signal is indicating.
 
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DE CDL Practice Test

Number of questions: 50
Correct answers to pass:40
Passing score:80%
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