GA 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 Georgia 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 Georgia 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 GA 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. Drivers who cannot see others are a dangerous hazard. Be especially alert for all of the following, except:
Vehicles with frosted windows
Rental trucks
Loaded station wagons
Pick-up trucks
2. When you double your speed from 20 to 40 mph, the braking distance:
is 4 times longer.
stays about the same.
doubles.
increases slightly.
3. To maintain alertness while driving, you should:
rely on caffeine.
take periodic breaks – about every 250 miles.
keep the cab warm.
protect yourself from glare with sunglasses.
4. In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror, you don't see the car. If you wish to change lanes, you should:
ease into the other lane slowly so the other car can get out of the way.
wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
assume the car left the roadway and change lanes as normal.
None of the above.
5. The heavier the vehicle:
the less work the brakes must do to stop it.
the more work the brakes must do to stop it.
the higher the center of gravity will be.
None of the above.
6. A cardboard box on the road:
will never damage vehicle parts if driven over.
is likely to be empty and should not be considered a hazard.
should always be driven over to avoid sudden direction changes.
may contain some solid material capable of causing damage.
7. In order to protect yourself and others, you must be aware that children may do something hazardous because:
they don't have a driving license.
they tend to act quickly without checking traffic.
they tend to like trucks.
they are often found in school zones.
8. When backing, if you are unsure you should:
call your dispatcher.
turn toward the passenger's side.
continue backing.
get out of your vehicle and check your path.
9. Why should you cover your cargo?
Because spill protection is a safety requirement in many states.
To protect people from spilled cargo.
To protect the cargo from weather.
All of the above.
10. After starting the engine the coolant temperature should:
rise gradually.
rise quickly.
hold steady.
slowly decrease.
 
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GA CDL Practice Test

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