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MN CDL General Knowledge Practice Questions - Minnesota CDL General Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Who must take the CDL general knowledge test in Minnesota?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only Class A applicants
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B
All CDL applicants for the class of commercial vehicle sought
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C
Only drivers who need endorsements
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D
Only drivers under age 21
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What minimum age does Minnesota list for a commercial learner permit applicant?
Choose one answer below.
A
16 years old
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B
18 years old
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C
19 years old
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D
21 years old for any CDL operation
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is required before getting a Minnesota CDL?
Choose one answer below.
A
A commercial learner permit
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B
A motorcycle endorsement
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C
A hazmat endorsement
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D
A passenger endorsement
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Under FMCSA standards, what is the minimum passing score for CDL knowledge tests?
Choose one answer below.
A
70%
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B
75%
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C
80%
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D
90%
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Under FMCSA standards, each basic CDL knowledge test must contain at least how many questions?
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 6 / 25
Which Minnesota source should you study for the required CLP written test?
Choose one answer below.
A
The Minnesota commercial driver's manual
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B
A passenger-car only owner manual
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C
A fuel-tax guide
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D
A county road map
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What should you do first when approaching your vehicle for a pre-trip inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Start the engine immediately
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B
Check the general condition and look for damage or leaks
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C
Release the parking brake
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D
Load cargo before inspecting
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which item is checked in the engine compartment during a pre-trip inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Oil level
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B
Radio volume
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C
Seat upholstery
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D
License class
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What should you look for when inspecting tires?
Choose one answer below.
A
Proper inflation, tread depth, cuts, bulges, and damage
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B
Only the tire brand
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C
Only whether the tire is clean
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D
Only the valve cap color
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is the minimum tread depth for front steering axle tires on a CMV?
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 11 / 25
What is the minimum tread depth for 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
8/32 inch
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which emergency equipment should a CMV carry?
Choose one answer below.
A
A fire extinguisher, spare fuses unless exempt, and warning devices
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B
A shovel, tow rope, and blanket only
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C
A traffic cone only
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D
A first aid kit only
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Why should mirrors be adjusted before driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
To see traffic beside and behind the vehicle
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B
To make the vehicle look wider
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C
To replace signaling
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D
To avoid checking blind spots
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QUESTION 14 / 25
How far ahead should a CDL driver look while driving in normal conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 to 2 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 next vehicle
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the safest reason to signal well before turning or changing lanes?
Choose one answer below.
A
To tell other road users what you plan to do
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B
To claim the lane regardless of traffic
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C
To make mirrors unnecessary
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D
To let you speed through the maneuver
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When should a driver slow before a curve?
Choose one answer below.
A
Before entering the curve
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B
Only halfway through the curve
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C
Only after leaving the curve
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D
Never, if the advisory speed is posted
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Why do heavy commercial vehicles need more following distance than passenger cars?
Choose one answer below.
A
They need more distance to stop
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B
They always have better brakes
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C
They are shorter
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D
They have no blind spots
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What should you do when road or weather conditions get worse?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and increase following distance
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B
Maintain speed to avoid delays
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C
Use high beams in dense fog
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D
Follow closer so you can see tail lights
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the main danger of driving too fast in rain?
Choose one answer below.
A
Hydroplaning and longer stopping distance
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B
Lower engine temperature
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C
Better steering response
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D
Shorter braking distance
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What should you do if you become sleepy while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop in a safe place and rest
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B
Turn up the radio and continue
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C
Open a window as the only action
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D
Drive faster to finish sooner
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What BAC level is the federal alcohol limit for operating a CMV?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02%
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B
0.04%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 22 / 25
How long before operating a CMV may a driver consume alcohol?
Choose one answer below.
A
No alcohol within 4 hours
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B
No alcohol within 30 minutes
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C
Alcohol is allowed below 0.08%
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D
Only while off duty at a terminal
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the goal of cargo securement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Prevent cargo from shifting or falling
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B
Make cargo easier to count only
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C
Increase top-heavy handling
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D
Reduce the need for inspections
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Who is responsible for making sure cargo is properly loaded and secured?
Choose one answer below.
A
The driver, even if others loaded it
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B
Only the shipper
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C
Only the forklift operator
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D
Only roadside inspectors
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QUESTION 25 / 25
At a railroad crossing, what should a driver do if red lights are flashing?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and wait until it is safe and legal to proceed
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B
Drive around the gate if no train is visible
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C
Shift gears while crossing
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D
Stop on the tracks for a better view
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