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KS CDL General Knowledge Practice Questions - Kansas CDL General Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which Kansas CDL knowledge test is taken by all commercial driver license applicants?
Choose one answer below.
A
Passenger transport test
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B
General knowledge test
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C
Doubles/triples test
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D
Tank vehicle test
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QUESTION 2 / 25
After passing required Kansas CDL knowledge tests, how long must a CLP generally be held before the CDL skills test?
Choose one answer below.
A
3 days
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B
7 days
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C
14 days
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D
30 days
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the minimum passing score for CDL knowledge tests under FMCSA standards?
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A
70 percent
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B
75 percent
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C
80 percent
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D
90 percent
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Under FMCSA standards, each basic CDL knowledge test must contain at least how many items?
Choose one answer below.
A
20
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B
25
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C
30
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D
50
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which agency administers Kansas CDL licensing and publishes the Kansas CDL manual?
Choose one answer below.
A
Kansas Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles
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B
Kansas Highway Patrol only
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C
FMCSA field office
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D
County sheriff only
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What should be checked first in the seven-step vehicle inspection method?
Choose one answer below.
A
Approach the vehicle and check its general condition
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B
Start the engine immediately
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C
Test the service brake on the road
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D
Inspect cargo paperwork only
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QUESTION 7 / 25
During tire inspection, what minimum tread depth is required on front steering axle tires?
Choose one answer below.
A
2/32 inch
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B
3/32 inch
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C
4/32 inch
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D
6/32 inch
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What minimum tread depth is required on most non-steering axle tires?
Choose one answer below.
A
1/32 inch
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B
2/32 inch
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C
4/32 inch
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D
6/32 inch
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Which emergency equipment should a CMV carry?
Choose one answer below.
A
Fire extinguisher, spare fuses when needed, and warning devices
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B
Only a first-aid kit
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C
Only a flashlight and reflective vest
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D
A spare tire for every axle
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When checking lights and reflectors, the driver should verify that they are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Clean, working, proper color, and not broken
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B
Only present on the front of the vehicle
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C
Painted the same color as the cab
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D
Checked only during night trips
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the safest basic rule for backing a commercial vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Back as fast as traffic allows
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B
Avoid backing whenever possible
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C
Use only the left mirror
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D
Open the door while backing at highway speed
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When backing and unsure about clearance, what should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Get out and look
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B
Sound the horn once and continue
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C
Rely only on another driver honking
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D
Speed up to finish quickly
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Why do large vehicles often need to swing wide when turning right?
Choose one answer below.
A
Because rear wheels off-track toward the inside of the turn
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B
Because mirrors stop working during turns
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C
Because turn signals are optional
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D
Because the trailer moves outside the lane first
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When should you downshift for a downgrade or curve?
Choose one answer below.
A
Before starting down the hill or entering the curve
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B
Only after the vehicle is already overspeeding
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C
Only after the brakes overheat
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D
Never, because gears do not affect control
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QUESTION 15 / 25
How far ahead should CMV drivers look while scanning at highway speeds?
Choose one answer below.
A
2 to 3 seconds
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B
5 to 6 seconds
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C
12 to 15 seconds
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D
Only to the vehicle directly ahead
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QUESTION 16 / 25
How often should mirrors generally be checked while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Every 5 to 8 seconds
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B
Every 5 minutes
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C
Only before lane changes
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D
Only when backing
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What is the main purpose of signaling well before a turn or lane change?
Choose one answer below.
A
To warn other road users of your intentions
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B
To make the vehicle stop faster
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C
To give you legal right-of-way automatically
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D
To replace mirror checks
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QUESTION 18 / 25
In rain, snow, or fog, what should a CMV driver usually do with speed?
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce speed to match conditions
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B
Maintain posted speed at all times
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C
Increase speed to clear the area
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D
Use cruise control to hold speed
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What does it mean to overdrive your headlights at night?
Choose one answer below.
A
Driving so fast you cannot stop within the distance you can see
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B
Using high beams on open roads
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C
Checking mirrors too often
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D
Driving with cargo lights on
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What should you do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ease off the accelerator and avoid hard braking
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B
Brake hard immediately
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C
Accelerate to push through water
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D
Steer sharply to the shoulder
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What is the safest first response to a tire failure or blowout?
Choose one answer below.
A
Hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake until controlled
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B
Brake hard immediately
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C
Turn sharply off the road
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D
Shift to neutral and close your eyes briefly
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If brakes fail on a downgrade, which escape route should be used if available?
Choose one answer below.
A
A truck escape ramp
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B
The left shoulder into oncoming traffic
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C
A private driveway without checking
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D
The nearest railroad track
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the correct general approach to railroad-highway crossings?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow, look and listen, and be prepared to stop
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B
Shift gears while crossing
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C
Stop on the tracks for a better view
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D
Race the train if lights just started flashing
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QUESTION 24 / 25
On a long downgrade, what helps prevent brake overheating?
Choose one answer below.
A
Selecting a low gear before descending
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B
Riding the brakes continuously
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C
Coasting in neutral
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D
Turning off the engine
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Who is responsible for making sure cargo is properly secured before and during a trip?
Choose one answer below.
A
The driver
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B
Only the shipper
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C
Only the forklift operator
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D
Only the receiver
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