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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.
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When you are being tailgated, you should NOT:
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turn on your taillights.
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increase your following distance.
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avoid quick changes.
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All of the above.
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To reduce driver distraction, you should do all of the following except:
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Plan your route before driving
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Eat while driving.
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Adjust mirrors before driving
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Pre-program radio stations
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When you are driving on a slippery road, you should NOT:
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keep a longer following distance.
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adjust turning and braking to road conditions.
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take curves at slower speeds.
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use the engine brake or speed retarder.
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Placards are:
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signs that warn others to stay at least 500 feet away from the vehicle.
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signs put on the inside of a vehicle that remind the driver of the type of cargo he or she is carrying.
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signs put on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo.
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used to warn others when the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) exceeds 10,000 pounds.
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5.
Which of the following statements about backing heavy vehicles is true?
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The helper should stand where you cannot see the helper.
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Always back as quickly as possible.
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You should avoid backing whenever you can.
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Back to the right side so that you can see better.
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To prevent drowsiness before a trip, drivers should:
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avoid scheduling trips for the middle of the night.
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get adequate sleep.
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avoid medications that cause drowsiness.
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All of the above.
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You should always be looking for hazards to have time to plan a way out of any emergency. This is part of being a:
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good enough driver.
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defensive driver.
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reasonable driver.
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modular driver.
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ABS (anti-lock braking system):
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keeps your brakes from locking up when you brake hard.
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always shortens your stopping distance.
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increases your normal braking capability.
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lets you drive faster.
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9.
The posted speed limit for a curve:
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is optional and may be exceeded.
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is safe for trucks or buses, but it may be too fast for cars.
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may be too fast for many trucks or buses.
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is safe for all vehicles.
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10.
At dawn, dusk, in rain or snow, to make yourself easier to see you should:
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use the parking lights.
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use the low beams.
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use the high beams.
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use the emergency flashers.
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