CDL Temporary Permit Practice Test Class A & B - General Knowledge Practice Test

Sep 18, 2026

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CDL Temporary Permit Practice Test Class A & B covers core exam areas needed to earn a temporary commercial driver license. It includes sections on General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Hazardous Materials, Tanker, Doubles & Triples, and Passenger Bus, with an answers portion. The General Knowledge practice set contains 100 multiple-choice questions, with single-correct answers, guidance to circle responses, and topics such as cargo securement, safe following distance, brake failures on grades, load center of gravity, alcohol awareness, steering control, counter steering, retarders, and emergency procedures for windshield ice.

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Pages45

Reading Time1 h 53 min

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General Knowledge Practice Test

Exam instructions and question format

Sample multiple-choice questions (1-21)

Page 1 of 45 27740 Royalton Road Columbia Station, Ohio 44028 Ph: 866-932-3436 or 440-236-3436 Fax: 440-236-3437 CDL TEMPORARY PERMIT PRACTICE TEST CLASS A & B • GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (2-13) • AIR BRAKES (14-16) • COMBINATION VEHICLES (17-20) • HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (21-26) • TANKER (27-29) • DOUBLES & TRIPLES (30-33) • PASSENGER BUS (34-36) • ANSWERS (37-43) (866) 932-3436 Last Revised 2/18/2010 Page 2 of 45 General Knowledge Practice Test Instructor: Name: Date: There are 100 questions on the General Knowledge Practice Test. You must pass a test similar to this test before you can take the other CDL Tests. There is only one correct answer for each question. Answer all questions and CIRCLE your answers. 1. To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every feet of cargo. a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 2. You are driving a 40 foot vehicle at 35 mph. The road is dry, and visibility is good. What is the least amount of space you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe? a. 2 seconds b. 4 seconds c. 6 seconds 3. You are traveling down a long, steep hill. Your brakes get so hot that they fail. What should you do? a. Downshift b. Pump the brake pedal c. Look for an escape ramp or escape route. 4. The center of gravity of a load: a. Should be kept as high as possible. b. Can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on curves if it is high. c. Is only a problem if the vehicle is overloaded. 5. Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true? a. a few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whiskey or a few glasses of wine. b. Coffee and fresh air will help a drinker sober up. c. Not everyone who drinks is affected by alcohol. 6. What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? a. With both hands close together, near the top of the wheel. b. With both hands close together, near the bottom of the wheel. c. With your hands place on opposite sides of the wheel. 7. You do not have a Hazardous Materials Endorsement on your Commercial Driver’s License. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials when? a. The shipment will not cross state lines. b. The vehicle does not require placards. c. A person who has the Hazardous Materials Endorsement rides with you. (866) 932-3436 Last Revised 2/18/2010 Page 3 of 45 General Knowledge Practice Test 8. What is counter steering? a. Steering in the opposite direction from what other drivers expect you to. b. Using the steering axle brakes to prevent over steering. c. Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency. 9. Retarders: a. Reduce break wear. b. Allow you to disconnect the steering axle brakes. c. Are needed only if hazardous materials are being hauled. 10. While driving, ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. You should: a. Keep driving, and turn your defroster on. b. Keep driving, and spray the windshield with washer fluid. c. Stop safely and fix the problem. 11. You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take along, steep downhill grade? a. The same gear you would use to climb the hill. b. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. c. A higher gear than you would use to climb the hill. 12. Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true? a. Winds are a big problem when a truck comes out of a tunnel. b. You should drive alongside other vehicles to help break up the wind. c. The lighter your vehicle, the less trouble you will have with the wind. 13. Cargo Inspections: a. are most often not the responsibility of the driver. b. Should be performed after every break you take while driving. c. Are needed only if hazardous materials are being hauled. 14. To help you stay alert while driving you should? a. Schedule trips for hours yo

FAQs

What is the General Knowledge Practice Test designed to do?

It provides a 100-question practice test covering general knowledge areas needed before taking other CDL tests.

How are answers handled in the practice test?

Each question has only one correct answer, and all answers should be completed with your selected choice circled.

What topics are included in the first part of the General Knowledge questions?

The sample questions cover cargo securement tie-downs, safe following distance, brake failure on long downhills, load center of gravity, alcohol and driving, and steering wheel holding.

Sep 18, 2026

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