CDL PRACTICE TEST (HI) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 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 a 60-foot truck at 50 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
7 seconds
5 seconds
6 seconds
2. If are being followed closely, you should:
increase your following distance.
decrease your following distance.
change lanes quickly.
3. When switching gears, if you remain too long in Neutral:
the brakes won't work.
you may have difficulty putting the vehicle into the next gear.
the vehicle will speed up.
4. Rust around wheel nuts may mean:
the wheels or rims have had welding repairs.
the nuts are too tight.
the nuts are loose.
5. Which of the following statements about drinking alcohol is true?
Only time will sober you up.
Alcohol first affects judgment and self-control, which are necessary for safe driving.
All of the above.
6. When using a fire extinguisher, you should:
Aim at the base of the fire.
Aim at the flames.
Keep as close to the fire as possible.
7. Blocking is used to:
protect the cargo from weather.
keep the cargo from sliding.
protect people from spilled cargo.
8. When checking the lights before driving:
you should check them from inside the vehicle.
you should turn off the engine.
make sure the parking brake is not set.
9. When checking the engine compartment, which of the following should you check?
Engine oil level.
Battery fluid level.
All of the above.
10. When signaling what you intend to do, you should:
signal continuously.
cancel your signal after you have turned.
All of the above.
 
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CDL Knowledge Test HI

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