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Georgia CDL Class A Knowledge Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When preparing to enter traffic, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wait for a large gap between vehicles.
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B
Be prepared for your vehicle to accelerate slowly, especially if it is loaded.
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C
Make sure you can completely cross traffic, if necessary, without interfering with traffic.
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D
Assume other drivers will make room for your much larger vehicle.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If the brakes “pull” to one side or the other when you use them, it's a sign that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The brakes are working properly.
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B
The brakes need to be checked.
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C
The brakes are new.
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D
The brakes have too much stopping power.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If your vehicle is equipped with a cargo lift, you should ensure that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The lift is loosely attached.
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B
The lift is not leaking.
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C
The lift is fully extended.
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D
The lift is the proper color.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull forward into a parking space.
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B
Drive in a figure eight.
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C
Alley dock.
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D
Sound your horn.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A cardboard box on the roadway:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not a cause for concern.
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B
Is usually empty.
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C
May contain a heavy object that could damage your vehicle.
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D
Should be avoided by driving off the roadway.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Without engine oil:
Choose one answer below.
A
The vehicle will get the best possible gas mileage.
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B
The engine can be destroyed quickly.
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C
ABS will not work properly.
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D
The windshield wipers will not operate.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
If the spring brakes are on, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not use the brake pedal.
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B
Press the accelerator.
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C
Move the steering wheel.
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D
Be especially careful because the brakes may fail.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
To receive a hazardous materials endorsement, an applicant will be required to supply:
Choose one answer below.
A
Their fingerprints.
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B
Their shoe size.
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C
A list of countries visited within the last 10 years.
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D
Their employment history for the previous five years.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Extremely hot temperatures can cause:
Choose one answer below.
A
Tire failure.
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B
A trailer to disengage.
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C
Lights to malfunction.
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D
Increased gas mileage.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When approaching your vehicle, you should ensure that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The vehicle is shiner than others.
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B
The vehicle is not parked too closely to other vehicles.
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C
There are not puddles under the vehicle that indicate a leak.
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D
The vehicle is parked properly.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If braking at a speed of 55 mph while driving on dry pavement, the brake lag can add ____ to your vehicle's total stopping distance.
Choose one answer below.
A
32 feet
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B
15 feet
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C
50 feet
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D
10 feet
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If your tractor is equipped with ABS but your trailer is not, the ABS:
Choose one answer below.
A
Will not be effective.
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B
Will still improve your steering control.
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C
Will make jackknifing easier.
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D
Will allow others to see when you brake.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If your truck or trailer catches fire, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Park in a congested area near trees.
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B
Pull into a service station.
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C
Park near other vehicles.
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D
Park in an open area.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
On trucks and buses, where are ABS malfunction lamps located?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the driver’s door
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B
On the instrument panel
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C
On the outside of the vehicle by the passenger’s door
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D
Under the hood
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QUESTION 15 / 25
The most important reason to inspect your vehicle before a trip is:
Choose one answer below.
A
To ensure safety.
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B
To maximize gas mileage.
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C
To wake up before the drive.
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D
To fill up time.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Why do you need to drain air tanks regularly?
Choose one answer below.
A
Because the air gets old and needs to be replaced
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B
Because compressed air contains some water which must be drained from the tanks
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C
To allow for a change in air pressure
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D
To remove bad air from the tanks
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QUESTION 17 / 25
To use the stab braking method in an emergency situation, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the brakes completely until the wheels lock up, release the brakes until the wheels start rolling, then repeat the process.
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B
Apply the brakes about halfway, but keep the wheels rolling.
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C
Fully apply the brakes, let the wheels lock up, and hold the brake pedal down, keeping the wheels locked until the vehicle stops.
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D
Apply the emergency brake.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
How is water and compressor oil removed from the bottom of an air storage tank?
Choose one answer below.
A
The water and oil are siphoned out of the tank.
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B
A drain valve is opened to remove the water and oil from the tank.
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C
The water and oil are removed automatically as the brakes are used.
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D
A sponge is used to soak up the water and oil.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If you must stop on the side of a highway, how far behind your vehicle should warning devices be placed?
Choose one answer below.
A
5, 15, and 30 feet
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B
10, 25, and 50 feet
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C
10, 100, and 200 feet
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D
100, 200, and 500 feet
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) malfunctions:
Choose one answer below.
A
The driver will not know.
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B
A yellow lamp will light up on the control panel.
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C
The brakes will lock up.
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D
The brakes will not work.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Being convicted of an alcohol-related offense in your personal vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Does not affect your CDL.
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B
Only affects your CDL if you refused to take a breath test.
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C
Results in losing your CDL for one year.
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D
Will require a sticker to be placed on your CDL.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop after a short distance to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Check the tightness of the lug nuts.
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B
Ensure that the tire tread depth is good.
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C
Ensure that the correct tire was changed.
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D
See if rocks have gotten into the tread.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When driving, you should stop and take a break ____ to avoid becoming too tired.
Choose one answer below.
A
Every half hour
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B
Every hour
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C
Every two hours
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D
Every six hours
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When inspecting the exhaust system, which of the following should not cause concern?
Choose one answer below.
A
Loose or broken exhaust pipes
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B
Loose or broken mounting brackets
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C
Leaking exhaust system parts
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D
Exhaust system parts that are not rubbing against fuel system parts
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Most CDL holders have ____ licenses.
Choose one answer below.
A
Excepted
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B
Exempted
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C
Non-excepted
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D
Non-exempted
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