Indiana CDL — General Knowledge Practice Test 10

1.If your driver license is suspended, revoked, or canceled, how quickly must you inform your employer?
Within 30 daysWithin two business daysWithin one weekOnly at the next annual review
2.When you must back a large vehicle, which direction is safest to back toward?
Toward the passenger sideStraight back only, never turningToward the driver's sideWhichever side has less traffic
3.At what speed can hydroplaning occur when there is a large amount of water on the road?
Only above 65 mphOnly above 55 mphNever below 45 mphAs low as 30 mph
4.When it is hard to see at dawn, dusk, or in rain or snow, which lights should you turn on to be seen?
Only the clearance and marker lightsThe low-beam headlightsThe high-beam headlightsThe interior lights
5.Which three distances add together to make up total stopping distance?
Following, merging, and turning distanceCoasting, idling, and rolling distancePerception, reaction, and braking distanceSight, sound, and signal distance
6.In what order must the three segments of the CDL skills test be taken?
On-road, inspection, then basic controlBasic control, on-road, then inspectionInspection, on-road, then basic controlVehicle inspection, basic control, then on-road
7.What kinds of driving errors are commonly caused by alcohol impairment?
Perfectly smooth lane changesImproved reaction timeWeaving, straddling lanes, and running stop signsSharper depth perception
8.What are the three good rules for using your turn signals when making a turn?
Signal late, tap the horn, and slow suddenlyFlash your high beams, brake, then signalSignal early, signal continuously, and cancel after turningSignal only if another vehicle is behind you
9.Before you can consider a hydraulic-braked vehicle ready to drive, how do you test for a hydraulic leak?
Press once and release quicklyHold the pedal for one minute with the engine offSlam the pedal ten times rapidlyPump three times, then hold firm pressure for five seconds
10.A non-excepted interstate driver must provide which document to the state licensing agency to keep a certified medical status?
A current medical examiner's certificateA vehicle registration cardProof of liability insuranceA copy of the bill of lading