HI CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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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. If ABS is not working, you should:
slow down and use a lower gear.
brake as you always have.
put on your 4-way emergency flashers.
2. When starting your vehicle, oil pressure should come up to normal:
in about two minutes.
within seconds.
in about a minute.
3. If a vehicle is equipped with ABS, when you start the engine:
the wheels will lock up.
the spring brakes will come on.
the ABS indicator light on the dash should come on and then turn off.
4. You should use your horn to:
to let others know you are there.
to let others know you are about to increase your speed.
to let others know you are about to break.
5. Your chances of avoiding an accident depend upon how well you take action. When you are about to hit an obstacle ahead, you should remember that:
you can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop.
stopping is always the safest thing to do in an emergency.
leaving the road is more risky than hitting another vehicle.
6. Confused drivers can be very hazardous. Clues to confusion include:
hesitation.
changing lanes for no apparent reason.
All of the above.
7. To make an emergency using the stab braking method, you should:
apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
apply your brakes all the way, release the brakes when the wheels lock up, and apply the brakes again as soon as the wheels start rolling.
fully apply the brakes until the wheels lock up, then stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
8. If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours:
it can probably stop faster than you can.
it will take the same amount of time to stop.
it will usually take longer to stop.
9. In coming down steep downgrades, you should:
select an appropriate speed.
go slowly enough so your brakes don't get too hot.
All of the above.
10. Sleep debt is defined as:
the accumulated amount of sleep from frequent rest brakes.
the amount of sleep you get each night.
the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep.
 
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HI CDL Test

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