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The CDL general knowledge test is required to be taken by all CDL applicants. The Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 MN 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.
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Drivers should watch out for black ice when the temperature is ______ freezing and the road looks ______.
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above; wet
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below; wet
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above; dry
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below; dry
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2.
Vehicle inspections:
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are required by state and federal law.
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are not required for trips under 50 miles.
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are required once a month.
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should only be performed by a certified mechanic.
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3.
When preparing to make a right turn, you should NOT turn wide to the left as you start the turn. Why?
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A following driver may try to pass you on the left.
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Turning wide to the left can cause your vehicle to tilt.
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It makes the turn harder.
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A following driver may try to pass you on the right.
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4.
When changing lanes, you should:
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not use your turn signals.
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do it quickly.
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not use your mirrors.
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None of the above.
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Drivers should inspect their cargo and its securing devices within the first _______ after beginning the trip.
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15 miles
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50 miles
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25 miles
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100 miles
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6.
Another name for front-end header boards is:
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containerized racks.
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head belt.
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cargo stopper.
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headache racks.
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7.
The Individual Vehicle Distance Record (IVDR) must include all of the following except:
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Trip origin and destination
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Number of stops
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Date of trip
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Total distance traveled
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8.
The height of a vehicle's center of gravity is important for safe handling. Why?
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Trucks with a high center of gravity can roll over at the posted speed limit for a curve.
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Trucks with a high center of gravity have better traction.
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A high center of gravity means you are less likely to tip over.
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All of the above.
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9.
The first thing to do at an accident scene is to:
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care for the injured.
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keep another accident from happening.
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notify authorities.
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gather information.
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10.
Before entering an intersection, make sure that:
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accelerate smoothly and change gears as necessary.
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That there is enough room for the rear of your vehicle to clear the stop line on your side.
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there is sufficient space to clear it.
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there's enough room to get at least halfway across.
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