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General Knowledge
CDL
16
Driving Skills
12th Grade
07/02/2026

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Term
you are driving on a straight, level highway at 50mph. There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly, a tire blows out on your vehicle. What should you do first?
Definition
Stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
Term
You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade?
Definition
A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill
Term
You are checking your wheels and rims for a pre-trip inspection. Which of this statement is true?
Definition
Rust around the wheel nuts may mean they are loose.
Term
You are checking your tires where pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements are true?
Definition
Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used together in the same vehicle.
Term
If a straight vehicle (not trailer or articulation) goes into front-wheel skid, it will?
Definition
Go straight ahead even if the wheel is turned.
Term
If you need to leave the road in a traffic emergency, you should?
Definition
Avoid breaking until your speed has dropped to about 20mph
Term
Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?
Definition
An unstable load, such as hanging meat or livestock, can require extra caution on curves.
Term
According to the driver's manual, why should limit the use of your horn?
Definition
It can startle other drivers.
Term
You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement under commercial driver's license, you are asked deliver hazardous materials a placarded vehicle. You should?
Definition
Refuse to haul the load.
Term
Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true?
Definition
Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue.
Term
Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. While While traveling on a level road, you press the brake pedal the find that it goes to the floor. Which of these statements is true?
Definition
Pumping the brake pedal may bring the pressure up so you can stop the vehicle/
Term
You're driving a vehicle at 55 mph on dry pavement. About how much total stopping distance will you need to bring it to a stop?
Definition
The length of a football field.
Term
Which statement about cold weather driving is true?
Definition
Windshield washer antifreeze should be used.
Term
When driving at night, you should?
Definition
Adjust your speed to keep your stopping distance within your sight distance.
Term
Which of these statements about downshifting is true?
Definition
When you downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve.
Term
For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should?
Definition
Hold the triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic.
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