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BMV CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST
2025/2026 QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
You are driving on a straight level highway at 50 mph. There are no vehicles in
front of you. Suddenly a tire blew out on you vehicle. What should you do first?-
correct-answer-Stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
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?-correct-answer-A
lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
You are checking your wheels and rims for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these
statements is true?-correct-answer-Rust around wheel nuts may mean that they
are loose.
You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is
true?-correct-answer-Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used together in
the same vehicle.
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If a straight vehicle (not trailer or articulation) goes into front-wheel skid, it will..-
correct-answer-Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned
If you need to leave the road in the traffic emergency, you should:-correct-
answer-Avoid braking until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph
Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?-correct-answer-
Unstable load such as hanging meat or livestock can require extra caution on
curves
According to the driver's manual, why you should limit the use of you horn?-
correct-answer-It can startle other drivers
You do not have hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver's
license. You are asked to deliver hazardous materials in a placarded vehicle. You
should:-correct-answer-Refuse to haul the load
Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true?-correct-answer-
Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue
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Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. While traveling on a level road, you press the
brake pedal and find that it goes to the floor. Which of these statements is true?-
correct-answer-Pumping the brake may bring the pressure up so you can stop the
vehicle
You are driving a vehicle at 55 mph on dry pavement. About how much total
stopping distance will you need to bring it to a stop?-correct-answer-The length of
a football field
Which of these statements about cold weather driving is true?-correct-answer-
Windshield washer antifreeze should be used
When driving at night, you should:-correct-answer-Adjust your speed to keep
your stopping distance within you sight distance.
Which of these statements about downshifting is true?-correct-answer-When you
downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve
For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should:-correct-answer-
Hold the triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic
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As the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) goes up, what happens?-correct-
answer-Judgment and self-control are affected
Which of these is good thing to remember about using mirrors?-correct-answer-
There are blind spots that your mirror cannot show
Hydroplaning:-correct-answer-Is more likely if the tire pressure is low
If you are being tailgated, you should:-correct-answer-Increase your following
distance
A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load:-correct-
answer-Balanced in the cargo area
How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving?-correct-answer-
12-15 seconds
BMV CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST
2025/2026 QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
You are driving on a straight level highway at 50 mph. There are no vehicles in
front of you. Suddenly a tire blew out on you vehicle. What should you do first?-
correct-answer-Stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
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?-correct-answer-A
lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
You are checking your wheels and rims for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these
statements is true?-correct-answer-Rust around wheel nuts may mean that they
are loose.
You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is
true?-correct-answer-Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used together in
the same vehicle.
,2|Page
If a straight vehicle (not trailer or articulation) goes into front-wheel skid, it will..-
correct-answer-Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned
If you need to leave the road in the traffic emergency, you should:-correct-
answer-Avoid braking until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph
Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?-correct-answer-
Unstable load such as hanging meat or livestock can require extra caution on
curves
According to the driver's manual, why you should limit the use of you horn?-
correct-answer-It can startle other drivers
You do not have hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver's
license. You are asked to deliver hazardous materials in a placarded vehicle. You
should:-correct-answer-Refuse to haul the load
Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true?-correct-answer-
Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue
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Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. While traveling on a level road, you press the
brake pedal and find that it goes to the floor. Which of these statements is true?-
correct-answer-Pumping the brake may bring the pressure up so you can stop the
vehicle
You are driving a vehicle at 55 mph on dry pavement. About how much total
stopping distance will you need to bring it to a stop?-correct-answer-The length of
a football field
Which of these statements about cold weather driving is true?-correct-answer-
Windshield washer antifreeze should be used
When driving at night, you should:-correct-answer-Adjust your speed to keep
your stopping distance within you sight distance.
Which of these statements about downshifting is true?-correct-answer-When you
downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve
For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should:-correct-answer-
Hold the triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic
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As the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) goes up, what happens?-correct-
answer-Judgment and self-control are affected
Which of these is good thing to remember about using mirrors?-correct-answer-
There are blind spots that your mirror cannot show
Hydroplaning:-correct-answer-Is more likely if the tire pressure is low
If you are being tailgated, you should:-correct-answer-Increase your following
distance
A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load:-correct-
answer-Balanced in the cargo area
How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving?-correct-answer-
12-15 seconds
