CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (HAWAII) - PRACTICE TEST

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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. When driving at night, you should:
put your own high beams on if other drivers don't put their low beams on.
drive slowly enough to see obstacles with your headlights.
look directly at the lights of oncoming vehicles.
2. When checking tires, which of the following is not a problem?
4/32 inch tread depth on front tires
Cracked valve stems
Too much air pressure
3. When approaching a vehicle as part of a pre-trip inspection, which of the following could be a sign of trouble?
Inflated tires
Fresh oil under the vehicle
Parking brake is on
4. What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?
A specific maneuver used to decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.
When a driver stops and pulls forward to get a better position.
5. When driving in very hot weather, you may have to:
decrease your following distance.
reduce your speed to prevent overheating.
increase your speed until the tires cool off.
6. If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, place your warning devices:
10 feet, 50 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic.
100 feet, 200 feet, and 300 feet toward the approaching traffic.
10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic.
7. Whether or not they load and secure the cargo themselves, drivers are responsible for:
making sure the cargo does not restrict access to emergency equipment.
knowing the cargo does not obscure the view ahead or to the sides.
All of the above.
8. Driving dry bulk tanks requires special care. Why?
They have a high center of gravity.
The load can shift.
All of the above.
9. When backing, if you are unsure you should:
get out of your vehicle and check your path.
turn toward the passenger's side.
call your dispatcher.
10. Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?
Feeling hungry
Yawning repeatedly
Daydreaming
 
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HI CDL Knowledge Test

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