CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (HAWAII)

View instructions
The CDL general knowledge test is required to be taken by all CDL applicants. The Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 HI 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. You should be aware that many car drivers closely follow large vehicles especially:
on the highway.
in the city.
in bad weather.
2. What is a "header board"?
A safety device that protects you from your cargo in case of an accident.
The back door of the cargo compartment.
Another term for the brake camshaft.
3. How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS)?
Look under the vehicle for the wheel speed sensor wires coming from the back of the brakes.
Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
All of the above.
4. You can determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS (anti-lock braking system) by:
checking if your vehicle was manufactured after March 1, 1998.
checking for a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel.
All of the above.
5. You should not use your horn unnecessarily. Why?
The horn can startle other drivers, which could be dangerous.
On vehicles possessing air brakes, it uses up air pressure you may need to be able to stop
All of the above.
6. Escape ramps:
should not be used unless you have already tried all other possible ways to save your vehicle after brake failure.
are designed to stop runaway vehicles safely.
cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.
7. Which of these can cause your vehicle to skid?
Over steering
Braking any harder than necessary on slippery roads
All of the above.
8. If you have to drive off the road, you should:
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
9. As part of your pre-trip inspection, make sure:
the vehicle is not overloaded.
the cargo is balanced properly.
All of the above.
10. When driving through a large puddle or flowing water, you should:
increase engine rpm.
slow down.
All of the above.
 
Page 1 of 5
Next page
NOT SURE YOU WILL PASS? GET CDL PREMIUM NOW! - Learn More

HI CDL Knowledge Test

Number of questions: 50
Correct answers to pass:40
Passing score:80%
Share This Online CDL Test
Rate this CDL Knowledge Test
4.5 out of 5
based on 363 votes