GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST NEBRASKA - PRACTICE TEST

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The CDL general knowledge test is required to be taken by all CDL applicants. The Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 NE 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 your vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track, you should:
try to re-start the vehicle.
stay in the vehicle and call for help.
stay in the vehicle and call your dispatcher or supervisor for instructions.
get out of the vehicle and walk as far away from the tracks as possible.
2. To make sure you always have overhead clearance, always be aware that:
an empty vehicle is taller than a loaded one.
some roads can cause a vehicle to tilt.
re-paving or packed snow may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted at bridges and overpasses.
All of the above.
3. What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
Make eye contact
Challenge them by speeding up
Ignore gestures
Hold-your-own in your travel lane
4. When approaching a traffic light that has been green for a long time, you should:
speed up to get through the light.
start slowing down and be ready to stop.
maintain your current speed.
None of the above.
5. To test your parking brake, do the following:
Speed up to 5 mph, then set the parking brake.
Speed up to 15 mph, then set the parking brake.
Set the parking brake, and gently pull against it in a low gear.
Set the parking brake while going downhill.
6. Drivers transporting cargo are responsible for:
recognizing overloads.
making sure the cargo is properly secured.
inspecting the cargo.
All of the above.
7. Which of the following statements about drugs is true?
All over-the-counter drugs are safe to use while on duty.
Possession and use of a drug given to a driver by a doctor is never permitted.
Some "controlled substances" are allowed to reduce fatigue.
Use of drugs can lead to traffic accidents.
8. Objects that have fallen on the road:
can be hazards.
can be a danger to your tires and wheel rims.
can damage electrical and brake lines.
All of the above.
9. The first thing to do at an accident scene is to:
help any injured parties.
keep another accident from happening in the same spot.
call for assistance.
file an accident report.
10. When you are driving on a slippery road, you should NOT:
use the engine brake or speed retarder.
keep a longer following distance.
take curves at slower speeds.
adjust turning and braking to road conditions.
 
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NE CDL Practice Test

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