GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL 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, you:
should always use turn signals to tell other drivers your intentions.
should only use turn signals if there is a vehicle behind you.
should carefully evaluate road and traffic conditions to decide if you should use turn signals.
2. When taking a curve you should:
slightly exceed the posted speed limit for the curve, as this will help you keep control.
be in a gear that will let you accelerate slightly in the curve.
brake in the curve to avoid to locking the wheels.
3. Which of the following should you check for looseness, damage, stickingĀ or improper settings?
Steering wheel
Transmission controls
All of the above.
4. When driving, you should:
avoid checking your mirros often.
use your mirrors only when changing lanes.
check your mirrors regularly.
5. In an emergency:
stopping is not always the safest thing to do.
you should keep one hand on the steering wheel.
you should never turn to miss an obstacle.
6. Stab braking cannot be used in vehicles with:
spring brakes.
anti-lock brakes.
air brakes.
7. If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?
Press on the gas pedal, even if you have to roll back a little.
Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake, put on the parking brake if necessary.
Release the parking brake before you have applied enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
8. You hear a loud "bang" which sounds like a tire blowout. You should:
assume you have a tire failure.
check the tires at the next stop.
keep driving as normal.
9. Which of these vehicles must come to a complete stop at railroad grade crossings?
School buses
Heavy equipment
All of the above.
10. Engine oil pressure should come up to normal within _________ after the engine is started.
two minutes
five minutes
seconds
 
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HI CDL Practice Test

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