Free Massachusetts CDL General Knowledge Test 2024 | MA

List of questions (classic view)

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