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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.

Stopping distance does not simply double when speed doubles — the increase is much greater than that.

1 / 20

If your total stopping distance at 30 m.p.h. is about 150 feet your total stopping distance would be about ______ feet if you increase your speed to 60 m.p.h.

ABS prevents one specific dangerous outcome during hard braking — it does not make all driving behaviors safe.

2 / 20

ABS will not allow you to do any of these except:

Only one of the listed communication options is the correct answer — tapping brakes twice is a signal not covered in this context.

3 / 20

Communicating your intentions to other drivers is an important part of safe driving. Which of these guidelines is not recommending when signaling your intent to turn?

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

4 / 20

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

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

5 / 20

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

The most critical space is the one you are actively moving into because you have the least time to react.

6 / 20

The most important space around your vehicle is:

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

7 / 20

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

A CDL suspension follows automatically when personal vehicle driving privileges are suspended for traffic violations.

8 / 20

You will lose your CDL if your driving privileges are suspended for traffic violations in your personal vehicle.

A green light that has been showing for some time is more likely to change soon than one that just turned green.

9 / 20

If a traffic light is green when you first see it (stale) your should assume it may change before you get there.

Standing water leaves several visible clues on the road surface — all of the listed signs can appear together.

10 / 20

Indications of standing water include:

Driving under the influence as a CDL holder triggers an immediate out-of-service period measured in hours.

11 / 20

You will be put out of service for  at least _________ if you are driving with any detectable amount of alcohol in your system while driving a CMV.

Several different factors can change the actual clearance available even when the posted height seems adequate.

12 / 20

Factors that can affect your overhead clearance include:

Signing the inspection report carries a specific meaning — it certifies that a particular action has been taken.

13 / 20

You must only sign the daily inspection report if defects were noted and ______________ or not needed to be repaired.

CDL loss for serious traffic violations requires a specific number of violations within a specific timeframe.

14 / 20

You will lose your CDL for at least _______ days for committing _______ serious traffic violations within three years.

Straight truck and bus backing is more direct — the top of the wheel moves toward the direction you want to go.

15 / 20

When backing a straight truck or bus you turn the _______ of the steering wheel ________ the direction you want to go.

Most slippery surface indicators involve moisture or ice — one listed option is a condition that actually reduces slipperiness over time.

16 / 20

All of theses are indications that a road surface may be slippery except:

An ABS warning lamp during driving indicates a possible system issue but does not require an immediate change in driving behavior.

17 / 20

If the ABS warning lamp comes on while driving:

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

18 / 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:

Braking distance alone at 45 mph on dry pavement is much longer than most drivers expect.

19 / 20

Braking distance for a heavy vehicle travelling 45 mph on dry pavement is approximately:

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

20 / 20

Slow to a safe speed before entering a curve and:

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.