LA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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The CDL general knowledge test is required to be taken by all CDL applicants. The Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 LA 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. Empty trucks:
require a greater stopping distance than full trucks.
require a shorter stopping distance than full trucks.
require the same stopping distance than full trucks.
None of the above.
2. To prevent drowsiness you should:
drive with a passenger.
keep the cab warm.
drive at night.
eat frequently.
3. If no qualified person is at the accident and an injured person is bleeding heavily, how can you give assistance?
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Keep the injured person cold.
Look for a doctor.
Poor cold water on the wound.
4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
In many states, spill protection for covered cargo is a requirement.
You should cover cargo to protect it from the weather.
You should regularly inspect the contents of sealed loads.
You should check that you don't exceed gross and axle weight limits.
5. If your license to operate your personal vehicle is revoked or suspended:
you cannot get a hardship license to operate a CDL.
you can get a hardship license to operate a CDL.
your CDL is not affected.
None of the above.
6. If your truck catches fire, the first thing you should do is to:
get the vehicle off the road and park near other vehicles.
pull into a service station and call for help.
get off the vehicle, open the hood and start shooting foam to keep the engine cool.
pull off the road and park in an open area.
7. If you are driving in fog, you should not:
slow down.
use high beams.
turn on the 4-way emergency flashers.
All of the above.
8. During your pre-trip inspection, you should check:
Windshield wipers.
Warning flashers.
Tire tread depth.
All of the above.
9. Key suspension system parts include:
Bearing plates
Tie rod
Lock rings
All of the above.
10. How many reflective triangles/emergency reflectors should you carry?
3
4
2
1
 
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LA CDL Test

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