CDL general knowledge practice test 5

D: The vehicle can tilt so its top hits roadside objects, and steering across the drop-off is hard. A drop-off can tilt the vehicle so its top hits signs or tree limbs, and it can be hard to steer when crossing it. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.8.2 Hazardous roads, page 62.

D: You should always be able to stop within the distance you can see ahead. Your stopping distance should never be longer than your sight distance. In fog, rain or on low beams, that means slowing down. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.6.4 Speed and distance ahead, page 53.

C: 30 days. Any traffic conviction other than parking must be reported to your employer within 30 days, in any type of vehicle. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 1.4 Other CDL rules, page 30.

C: Proper shipping papers and placarding. A hazardous materials load also means checking that the shipping papers and placards are correct before the trip. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.1.3 What to look for, page 35.

A: A move to the right. When both sides are blocked, going right is often best because you won't push another driver into oncoming traffic. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.17.1 Steering to avoid a crash, page 85.

C: It may contain heavy material and be dangerous. Boxes and sacks that look harmless may contain solid or heavy material capable of causing damage, so see them early and avoid them without sudden moves. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.8.2 Hazardous roads, page 62.

C: The speed of other vehicles, if it is legal and safe. Matching the speed of the surrounding traffic is safest in heavy traffic, as long as that speed is legal and safe. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.6.5 Speed and traffic flow, page 53.

D: 10 years. Applicants must give the employer information on all driving jobs held over the past 10 years. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 1.4 Other CDL rules, page 31.

B: Point to, touch and name it, and explain what you are checking and why. On the inspection test you must point to, touch and name the item and explain to the examiner what you would inspect and why. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.1.4 CDL vehicle inspection test, page 35.

D: Once your speed has dropped to about 20 mph, and then very gently. Stay off the brakes until you are down to about 20 mph, then brake very lightly so the tires don't skid on the loose shoulder. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.17.1 Steering to avoid a crash, page 85.

B: They may be safe for cars but not for large or heavily loaded vehicles. Ramp speeds may be safe for automobiles but not for larger or heavily loaded vehicles, especially on downhill curving exits. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.8.2 Hazardous roads, page 63.

B: The braking effect of the engine. You must use the braking effect of the engine as the main way to control speed on downgrades and save your brakes. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.6.6 Speed on downgrades, page 53.

D: A court may fine or jail the driver, keep the home-state license and return the others. Holding more than one license is illegal. A court can fine or jail you, and it keeps your home-state license and sends the others back. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 1.4 Other CDL rules, page 30.

A: So you learn all the steps and are less likely to forget something. Inspecting the same way each time helps you learn all the steps and makes you less likely to forget something. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.1.5 Seven-step inspection method, page 35.

C: Keeping one set of wheels on the pavement if possible. Keep one set of wheels on the pavement if possible, and stay on a clear shoulder until stopped. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.17.1 Steering to avoid a crash, page 85.

A: They are often not used to their limited view to the sides and rear. People driving rental trucks are often unfamiliar with how little they can see to the sides and behind. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.8.3 Drivers who are hazards, page 63.

A: When the engine is near the governed RPM and the transmission is in a lower gear. Engine braking is greatest near the governed RPM with the transmission in the lower gears. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.6.6 Speed on downgrades, page 53.

A: Within 24 hours. The HazMat endorsement must be surrendered to the issuing state within 24 hours of a conviction or indictment for a disqualifying crime. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 1.4 Other CDL rules, page 31.

D: Fresh oil, coolant, grease or fuel leaks. Step 1 includes looking under the vehicle for fresh leaks of oil, coolant, grease or fuel and checking the area around it for hazards. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.1.5 Seven-step inspection method, page 36.

B: Hold the wheel tightly, turn sharply enough to get right back on, and countersteer as soon as both front tires are on the pavement. Don't edge back gradually, because your tires might grab. Turn sharply back on and countersteer immediately when both front tires are on the pavement. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.17.1 Steering to avoid a crash, page 85.

D: The driver can't see you either and may back into your lane. If you can see only the front or rear of a vehicle but not the driver, the driver can't see you; be prepared to stop. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.8.3 Drivers who are hazards, page 63.

D: Speeding traffic. The leading cause of deaths and injuries in work zones is traffic going too fast. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.6.7 Roadway work zones, page 54.

B: Dialing by pressing a single button. CMV drivers may not hold a phone for a voice call or dial by pressing more than a single button, and may not send or read texts while driving. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 1.4 Other CDL rules, page 31.

C: Only if defects were noted and certified as repaired or not needing repair. Your signature goes on the earlier report only when defects were listed and the carrier has certified them as repaired or as not needing repair. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.1.5 Seven-step inspection method, page 36.

A: Applying the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels, with very small steering movements. In controlled braking you brake as hard as possible without locking the wheels. If you need a bigger steering change or the wheels lock, release and reapply. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual (BDS356), based on the AAMVA 2025 CDL Manual: 2.17.2 How to stop quickly and safely, page 85.