California DMV CDL General Knowledge Quick Practice Test 1

California DMV CDL General Knowledge Quick Practice Test 1 For 2024

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Quick Facts:

Number of Questions – 20

Passing Percentage – 80%

Test Type – Free Test

1. When driving, your mirrors should:

Not be used, as they are distracting.
Not be used unless there is traffic.
Be checked regularly.
Be checked regularly, but only if it is cloudy.

2. Brakes can get out of adjustment quickly, especially:

If they are hot.
In the winter time.
If they are used frequently.

3. When preparing to drive in the winter, be sure to check:

The coolant level.
The defrosting and heating equipment.
The windshield wipers.
All of the above.

4. What is another name for front-end header boards?

Headache racks
Cargo stoppers
Head braces
Ballasts

5. The more alcohol in the body:

The quicker the liver will digest the alcohol.
The less effect the alcohol will have on the individual.
The longer it will take to remove the alcohol from the body.

6. A convex mirror is sometimes called a ____ mirror.

Bug-eye
Square
Helper

7. During the vehicle inspection portion of the skills test, an applicant will be required to:

Explain to the examiner what should be checked and why.
Let the examiner check the vehicle.
Talk to a mechanic to prove their knowledge.
Take apart the front brake.

8. Laws about securing loads and regulating CMV weights may vary from state to state. During interstate travel:

The law of the state in which the trip originated takes precedence.
The law of the state the vehicle is in takes precedence.
The driver should request federal regulations to override conflicting state laws.
The driver can choose which state’s laws to follow.

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