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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.
1.
Name two causes of tire fires.
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Under-inflated tires and dual tires that touch
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Driver smoking and poor ventilation.
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Mismatched tires and road debris.
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Excessive braking
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2.
Empty trucks require greater stopping distances because:
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fully loaded trucks have less traction.
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they are usually equipped with power brakes.
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empty vehicles have less traction.
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All of the above.
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3.
Emergency brakes must be held on by:
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air pressure.
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mechanical force.
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dynamic pressure.
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hydraulic pressure.
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4.
In which of the following situations should you check your mirrors more often?
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When driving on a narrow road.
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While stopped at an intersection.
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When changing lanes or merging.
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When driving on a single lane road.
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5.
To prevent fire, you should:
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inspect tires and cargo.
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check that the fire extinguisher is charged.
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inspect the electrical, fuel, and exhaust systems.
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All of the above.
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6.
If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:
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hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
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brake hard and pull off the road.
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check your rearview mirrors to see if you have a flat tire.
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pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
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7.
_______ is the act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others.
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Defensive driving
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Aggressive driving
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Road rage
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Distracted driving
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8.
______ is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others.
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Excessive driving
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Aggressive driving
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Road rage
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All of the above.
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9.
On a level surface:
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you should use wheel chocks to hold the vehicle.
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wheel chocks should not be used when the brakes are very hot.
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should never be used if the brakes are very wet.
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wheel chocks make it easier for the vehicle to roll.
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10.
When backing, you should back and turn toward the driver's side:
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so you can back in a straight line.
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so you can see the shoulder of the road.
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so you can back on a curved path.
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so you can see better.
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