Connecticut CDL — General Knowledge Practice Test 5

1.After steering quickly around an obstacle, what must you be ready to do?
Brake hard immediatelyCountersteer back the other wayShift into a higher gearTurn on your flashers
2.Regarding overhead clearance, how does an empty cargo van compare to a loaded one?
An unloaded van sits higher than one that is loadedAn empty van is lower than a loaded oneLoad makes no difference to heightA loaded van is always the tallest
3.What is the youngest age at which you may apply for a commercial learner's permit?
16212518
4.What are the three basic steps to take at an accident scene when you are not seriously hurt?
Take photos, call your boss, and leaveMove all vehicles, hide evidence, and waitDirect traffic, unload cargo, and restProtect the area, notify authorities, and care for the injured
5.At a crossing with gates, when should you begin to stop?
After the gate has fully loweredOnly if you hear a train hornAfter the first train passes, regardless of lightsWhen the lights start flashing, before the gate drops
6.Which part of a person is affected first as blood alcohol concentration builds up?
Balance and leg strengthJudgment and self-controlHearingSense of smell
7.Why should you never use a drug that hides fatigue?
The only real cure for fatigue is restIt is too expensiveIt improves your night vision too muchIt is legal only for cars
8.How should you respond when confronted by an aggressive driver?
Get out of their way and avoid eye contactHold your lane and match their speedReturn their gesturesBlock them from passing
9.How soon after starting a trip must a driver first inspect the cargo and its securing devices?
Within the first 200 milesWithin the first 50 milesOnly at the destinationWithin the first 10 miles
10.You lose your CDL for at least how long after two serious traffic violations in a three-year period?
30 days60 days90 days120 days