Free Kentucky CDL General Knowledge Test 2024 | KY

List of questions (classic view)

1. What is a common cause of tire fires?
2. How many tie-downs are required for a 20-foot load?
3. Which of the following statements about retarders are correct?
4. Why should you cover your cargo?
5. If you feel drowsy while driving, what should you do?
6. An anti-lock braking system (ABS) will
7. The minimum tread depth for front tires is
8. If the engine is not overheated, is it completely safe to remove the radiator cap?
9. What is the gross vehicle weight (GVW)?
10. During your pre-trip test, when examining hoses with the instructor, you need to look for
11. In your emergency kit, you do not need to have
12. If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?
13. What will help a drunk sober up?
14. Hazardous materials placards are
15. How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a double railroad track?
16. To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should
17. You should inspect wheel bearing seals for
18. Which of the following is NOT something you should check during a trip?
19. Which is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?
20. How often must you stop to check your cargo while on the road?
21. If you double your speed, how much distance will it take to stop?
22. If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should
23. What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?
24. How can you start moving without rolling backward?
25. Always try to back toward the driver's side because
26. Total stopping distance equals
27. Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way road or divided highway?
28. You should put the starter switch key into your pocket while you perform the pre-trip inspection because
29. While you drive at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?
30. Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
31. What is the definition of a hazard?
32. How far ahead should you look while driving?
33. To help you stay alert and safe while driving, you should
34. Before transporting a sealed load, you must check
35. The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is
36. Why is it important to use a helper when backing?
37. Signs of distracted drivers include
38. Which of the following is NOT true about an escape ramp?
39. Which of the following can cause a vehicle fire?
40. For how long will you lose your CDL driving privileges if you are convicted of a second DUI offense in either a CMV or your private vehicle?
41. How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?
42. Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?
43. Starting the engine and inspecting the cab involves each of the following tasks, EXCEPT
44. Which of the following are likely to get stuck at a raised railroad crossing?
45. When you start down a long downgrade, which of the following should influence your choice of speed?
46. On wet roads, you should reduce your speed by
47. In Kentucky, which of the following drivers are exempt from needing a CDL?
48. It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas may be slippery?
49. Do empty trucks have the best braking?
50. In which of the following two situations should you downshift?