CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (HI) - 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. Retarders:
help slow a vehicle and reduce brake wear.
apply their braking power whenever you push on the accelerator.
help prevent accidents by applying extra braking power to the non-drive wheels.
2. If you are driving on a slippery road, you should:
adjust your speed to conditions.
apply the brakes during turns.
decrease your following distance.
3. You should schedule trips:
between the hours of 11 a.m. and midnight.
between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
for the hours you are normally awake.
4. When checking the condition of wheels and rims during the pre-trip inspection, make sure that:
the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel.
no studs, spacers, clamps, or lugs are missing, bent, or broken.
no more than two lug nuts are missing.
5. Which of the following is considered a serious traffic violation?
Reckless driving
Following a vehicle too closely
All of the above
6. Before each trip, you must make sure the truck is not overloaded and the cargo is balanced and secured properly. Hard steering can be caused by:
too little weight on the driving axles.
under loaded front axles.
too much weight on the steering axles.
7. When using your turn signals, you should:
signal only if vehicles are behind you.
signal well before you turn.
turn the signal off before you turn.
8. How many glasses of wine can you drink without increasing the chances of a crash?
One.
None.
It depends on your weight.
9. Which of the following is NOT correct? An ABS system:
helps you stop faster.
is a safety anti-skid braking system.
helps you avoid wheel lock up.
10. To prevent fatigue during long trips you should:
take a cold shower.
take frequent breaks.
rely on caffeine.
 
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HI CDL Knowledge Test

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