CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (NE) - 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. When going down a hill, you should downshift:
at the bottom of the hill.
after starting down a hill.
before you start going downhill.
as you go downhill.
2. The best time to take a short break is:
when you feel you can't go any further without one.
when you start to feel drowsy.
at regular intervals.
before you feel you need it.
3. _______ is the distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time you see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
Perception distance
Reaction distance
Total stopping distance
Braking distance
4. You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission, and you have to stop on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. When putting your vehicle back in motion up the grade, you should:
shift down to a speed that you can control without using the brakes.
keep the clutch slipping while slowly accelerating.
use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.
partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
5. The two ways of knowing when to shift are:
following distance and traffic speed.
oil pressure and road conditions.
weather and road conditions.
engine speed and road speed.
6. Hydroplaning:
is less likely if tire pressure is low.
can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
can occur only if there is a lot of water on the road.
can occur at speeds as low as 10 mph, if there is a lot of water.
7. When backing a trailer, you should turn the steering wheel to the right to make the trailer go left (or vice versa). Once the trailer starts to turn, you should:
keep backing up.
turn the wheel more  in the direction you want to go.
turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
None of the above.
8. Why should you cover your cargo?
To protect the cargo from weather.
Because spill protection is a safety requirement in many states.
To protect people from spilled cargo.
All of the above.
9. You must have at least ________ tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
1/2 inch
4/32 inch
1/16 inch
2/32 inch
10. To use the controlled braking method in an emergency, you should:
apply the brakes when the wheels lock up.
apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
apply your brakes all the way, and release the brakes when the wheels lock up.
pump the brake pedal 3 times.
 
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NE CDL Knowledge Test

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