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The CDL general knowledge test is required to be taken by all CDL applicants. The Missouri 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 Missouri 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 MO 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.
If ABS is not working:
the brakes will lock up.
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you should stay off the brake.
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a yellow malfunction lamp will light up on the control panel.
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2.
If you've been drinking alcohol, only ____ will sober you up.
time
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a cold shower
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black coffee
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3.
Which of the following statements about cargo weight is true?
States have maximums for GVWRs, GCWRs and axle weights. You must keep weights within legal limits.
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It is always safe to operate at legal maximum weights.
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The shipper loads the cargo, and the driver is not responsible for recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.
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4.
Axle weight is defined as:
The weight of the trailer, including the axles
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The maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure
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The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles
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5.
Which of the following is not a braking system on a truck?
Service brake
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Parking brake
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Steering brake
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6.
Cargo tie-downs are used to:
keep cargo from shifting or falling.
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prevent right-turn accidents.
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prevent freezing.
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7.
Dry bulk tanks require special care because:
they have a high center of gravity.
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take up more space than other CMVs.
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they have a low center of gravity.
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8.
Which of the following is true about lanes changes?
Lane changes require more than regular mirror checks.
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When changing lanes you should check your mirros as usual.
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Lane changes should always be avoided.
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9.
To warn drivers behind you that you will be slowing down, you should:
turn on the parking, clearance and side-marker lights.
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turn on the right and left turn signals at the same time.
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tap your brake pedal a few times to flash your brake lights.
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10.
If there is a sign indicating "Maximum Safe Speed", you should:
travel at the posted speed.
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know that it doesn't apply to vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds.
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never exceed the speed shown.
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