CDL PRACTICE TEST (LA) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

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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. When signaling what you intend to do, you should:
signal early.
cancel your signal after you have turned.
signal continuously.
All of the above.
2. When you check your tires, you should look for all of the following EXCEPT:
Tread separation
Dual tires that come in contact with parts of the vehicle
Mismatched sizes
Tires from different manufacturers
3. To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should:
stop braking and countersteer.
fully apply the brakes until you stop.
release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time, then countersteer.
steer into the skid.
4. Which of the following statements about engine overheating is true?
You should never shut off an overheated engine until it cools.
Low speeds create more heat for the engine.
You should never remove the radiator cap or any part of the pressurized system until the system has cooled.
None of the above.
5. If you triple the speed from 20 to 60 mph the impact and braking distance is:
6 times greater.
9 times greater.
3 times greater.
12 times greater.
6. To prevent drowsiness before a trip, you should:
drive with a passenger.
consult your physician if you suffer from daytime sleepiness.
schedule trips for the hours you are normally awake.
All of the above.
7. There are two ways of knowing when to shift up:
Automatic transmissions and shift indicator light.
Weather conditions and road speed.
Engine speed and road speed
Engine speed and weather conditions.
8. Escape ramps:
are used to safely leave the highway.
have been built to stop runaway vehicles on steep downgrades.
can only be used by trucks or passenger vehicles.
All of the above.
9. The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:
the weight of the liquid.
the amount the liquid will expand in transit.
legal weight limits.
All of the above.
10. You should always be able to stop within:
25 feet.
the distance you can see ahead.
50 feet.
100 feet.
 
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CDL Knowledge Test LA

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