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General Knowledge – Learn Mode

This practice test is for the General Knowledge test that you will be required to take to obtain your permit. The actual test at the DMV will include fifty (50) questions and a core of 80% is required to pass. For this practice test twenty (20) random questions will be selected from the question bank. You can take it as many times as you like, and submit it for scoring when you are finished. Feedback will be provided as you answer each question. You will know right away if you answered correctly. If you answered wrong it will show you your answer along with the correct answer. In both cases a brief explanation will be provide.

Professional drivers look much farther ahead than the average driver to give themselves maximum reaction time.

1 / 20

Most good drivers look _________ seconds ahead.

Warning device placement on a two-way road requires protecting both the front and rear of the stopped vehicle.

2 / 20

Where should the warning devices be placed if you are stopped on a two-way or undivided highway?

Retarders increase braking force on the drive wheels — on slippery roads this can cause the wheels to lose grip.

3 / 20

Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery.

A CDL suspension based on a personal vehicle infraction does not require a separate CDL-related offense.

4 / 20

If your CDL is suspended due to a traffic infraction in your personal vehicle you will be eligible for a “Hardship” license to drive a CMV.

Backing up to make room during a right turn increases the risk of striking vehicles behind you.

5 / 20

When turning to the right you should back up if necessary to make room for oncoming traffic to go by.

A CDL requires passing two specific types of tests — knowledge alone is not sufficient.

6 / 20

To get a CDL you must complete Entry Level Driver Training and pass both _________  and skills tests.

Ramp speed limits are set with automobiles in mind and may not account for the size or weight of commercial vehicles.

7 / 20

The posted speed limit for off and on ramps is always safe for any vehicle.

No driver seeking a CDL for the first time is exempt from Entry Level Driver Training requirements.

8 / 20

New drivers are exempt from entry level driver training (ELDT) when they are seeking a Class C CDL with school bus (S) and/or passenger (P) endorsement(s)

ABS is designed to work with normal brake application — changing your technique defeats the system’s purpose.

9 / 20

How should you apply your brake in a vehicle equipped with ABS?

The three CDL skills tests must be completed in a specific sequence that starts with the vehicle itself.

10 / 20

There are three general skills tests that must be passed and completed in the following order:

Oil pressure should reach normal range quickly after starting — the timeframe is measured in seconds not minutes.

11 / 20

How long should it take for the oil pressure to come up to normal range after starting the engine?

Enter a curve slow and use a specific throttle technique on the way through to maintain stability.

12 / 20

Slow to a safe speed before entering a curve and:

Managing a tailgater requires multiple coordinated responses rather than a single reaction.

13 / 20

Something you can do if you are being followed too closely is:

The relationship between speed and destructive force is not linear — doubling speed multiplies force by a specific factor.

14 / 20

When your speed doubles the your vehicle will have _____ times the destructive power.

Refusing an alcohol test carries the same consequences as failing one — the disqualification period is measured in months.

15 / 20

If there is reasonable suspicion you are driving under the influence and you refuse to take one or more tests for drugs or alcohol your license will be suspended for:

Convex mirrors show a wider field of view but distort the apparent size and distance of objects in a specific way.

16 / 20

Everything in a convex mirror appears to be:

Total stopping distance at highway speed combines multiple phases and covers a significant distance.

17 / 20

Total stopping time for a heavy vehicle travelling 55 mph is approximately:

Taking a curve too fast can result in two separate and dangerous outcomes depending on road conditions.

18 / 20

If you take a curve too fast:

Mirrors serve more than one purpose — they can reveal developing problems that are not visible from the driver’s seat.

19 / 20

Use the mirrors to keep an eye on your tires. It is one way to spot ____________.

Cargo must meet two specific conditions related to weight distribution and how it is held in place.

20 / 20

When driving a cargo truck you must make sure the cargo is ___________ and ___________ before each trip.

Your score is

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Tips for Getting the Most Out Of Learn Mode

  1. Actively Read the “Why” (Don’t Just Look at “Right/Wrong”) 
    • When you receive immediate feedback, the most valuable part is not whether you got it right, but why the correct answer is correct.
  2. Treat Mistakes as Immediate Lessons
    • In Learn Mode, a mistake is not a failure; it is an immediate opportunity to correct a misconception.
  3. Actively Challenge the Distractors
    • Don’t just look for the correct answer; look at the incorrect options (distractors) and understand why they are incorrect.
  4. Re-engage with Content Instantly
    • If the feedback reveals a gap in your knowledge, don’t just click “Next.” Take advantage of the immediacy to look back at the training material while the question is still fresh in your mind. 
  5. Take Notes on “Corrective Feedback”
    • Maintain a “mistake log” or note-taking area. When the quiz explains why your answer was wrong, jot down the correct rationale.
  6. Treat It as a “Study Session,” Not a “Test” 
    • Because you are getting the answers immediately, there is no need to feel anxious about getting it wrong.