TRUCKING SCHOOL GENERAL
KNOWLEDGE 190 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
2024/2025
1. To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie down for
every feet of cargo. - ANSWER- 10
2. You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 35mph. The road ts dry, and visibiltty
(s
good. What is the least amount of space you should keep in front of your
vehtcle
to be safe? - ANSWER- 4 seconds
3. Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true? - ANSWER- A
few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whiskey or a
few glasses of wine.
,4. While driving, ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the
windshield. You should: - ANSWER- Stop safely and fix the problem
5. Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is
true? - ANSWER- Winds are a big problem when a truck comes out of
tunnels.
6. What is counter-steering? - ANSWER- Turning the wheel back in the
other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency.
7. To help you stay alert while driving, you should: - ANSWER- Take short
breaks before you get drowsy.
8. You do not have a Hazardous Materials Endorsement on your
Commercial Driver
License. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials when: -
ANSWER- The vehicle does not require placards.
9. Retarders: - ANSWER- Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they
have poor traction.
11. You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will
you
probably have to use to take a long Steep downhill grade? - ANSWER- A
lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
12. Which of these statements about speed management is true? -
ANSWER- You should choose a speed that lets you stop within the
distance that you can see ahead.
, 13. Which of these best describes how you should use the brake pedal on
a steep downhill grade? - ANSWER- Snubbing
14. Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true? -
ANSWER- You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.
15. Which if these statements about using turn signals is true? - ANSWER-
When turning, you should signal early.
16. Which of these statements about cargo loading is true? - ANSWER-
State laws dictate legal weight limits.
17. If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should: -
ANSWER- Park in an open area.
18. You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these
statements is true? - ANSWER- Tires of mismatched sizes should not be
used on the same vehicle.
19. You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red
triangle
with an orange center. What does the marking mean? - ANSWER- It may
be a slow moving vehicle
20. An en route inspection should include checking for: - ANSWER- (Both
are correct) Tire overheating and brake overheating; Cargo secured
properly.
KNOWLEDGE 190 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
2024/2025
1. To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie down for
every feet of cargo. - ANSWER- 10
2. You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 35mph. The road ts dry, and visibiltty
(s
good. What is the least amount of space you should keep in front of your
vehtcle
to be safe? - ANSWER- 4 seconds
3. Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true? - ANSWER- A
few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whiskey or a
few glasses of wine.
,4. While driving, ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the
windshield. You should: - ANSWER- Stop safely and fix the problem
5. Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is
true? - ANSWER- Winds are a big problem when a truck comes out of
tunnels.
6. What is counter-steering? - ANSWER- Turning the wheel back in the
other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency.
7. To help you stay alert while driving, you should: - ANSWER- Take short
breaks before you get drowsy.
8. You do not have a Hazardous Materials Endorsement on your
Commercial Driver
License. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials when: -
ANSWER- The vehicle does not require placards.
9. Retarders: - ANSWER- Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they
have poor traction.
11. You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will
you
probably have to use to take a long Steep downhill grade? - ANSWER- A
lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
12. Which of these statements about speed management is true? -
ANSWER- You should choose a speed that lets you stop within the
distance that you can see ahead.
, 13. Which of these best describes how you should use the brake pedal on
a steep downhill grade? - ANSWER- Snubbing
14. Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true? -
ANSWER- You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.
15. Which if these statements about using turn signals is true? - ANSWER-
When turning, you should signal early.
16. Which of these statements about cargo loading is true? - ANSWER-
State laws dictate legal weight limits.
17. If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should: -
ANSWER- Park in an open area.
18. You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these
statements is true? - ANSWER- Tires of mismatched sizes should not be
used on the same vehicle.
19. You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red
triangle
with an orange center. What does the marking mean? - ANSWER- It may
be a slow moving vehicle
20. An en route inspection should include checking for: - ANSWER- (Both
are correct) Tire overheating and brake overheating; Cargo secured
properly.
