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Free Connecticut CDL General Knowledge Practice Test 2023

You are looking for actual practice for your coming CDL test? So you have come to the right place. Our CT General Knowledge Practice Test has the same questions as the real exam which is based on the CT CDL manual. Our test covers most of the subject areas on the Connecticut General Knowledge Test such as shifting techniques, railroad crossing safety, drunk driving laws, and much more to make you become a safer driver. In addition, each question has a detailed explanation that will help you understand the concept and answer future questions about it correctly. If you don't get the pass right away, don't worry, you can take this Connecticut CDL Practice test an unlimited number of times to make sure you learn all the questions. Our practice test will refine your driving knowledge so you can earn your CDL and start driving on the roads. Let’s get ready to take our CDL practice test now!

Our CDL practice tests:
Based on 2021 CT commercial driver's license manual
Full answers + detailed explanations
Perfect for first-time, renewal applicants
CT CDL General Knowledge Test format:
50 questions
40 correct answers to pass
80% passing score
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List of questions
1.
You are driving at night and you must dim your headlights for traffic. Good speed management says you should:
2.
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?
3.
Which of these is NOT something you should do if your headlights are not working properly?
4.
You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 35 mph. The road is dry, and visibility is good. What is the least amount of space you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe?
5.
When using stab braking, all of the following are steps, EXCEPT:
6.
Methods to keep a cradle from sliding include:
7.
Using radar detectors in commercial vehicles:
8.
The maximum weight limit on a single axle is:
9.
When coming down a long, steep downgrade, what should be your primary method of controlling your speed?
10.
Besides prescription drugs verified by a doctor as safe for driving, what other drugs are acceptable while driving?
11.
All of the following are requirements for transporting coils with eyes crosswise, EXCEPT:
12.
Option #3 for securing metal coils transported with eyes lengthwise includes all of the following EXCEPT:
13.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) means the following:
14.
If you jam on the brakes and the wheels lock up and skid:
15.
When securing rolls of paper with eyes vertical, how many points of contact are required to consider a roll secure?
16.
When securing building materials, spacer requirements include all of the following, EXCEPT:
17.
All of the following are lighting requirements for combination vehicles longer than 20 feet or wider than 80 inches except:
18.
You are traveling down a long, steep hill. Your brakes get so hot that they have failed. What should you do?
19.
After an accident, you should only move a severely injured person:
20.
The total weight of a powered unit, the trailer and the cargo is called?
21.
A dunnage bag is:
22.
What is the minimum angle that indirect tiedowns must form with the vehicle?
23.
Every time you pull off the expressway to take a break, you use about how much time off your 11-hour driving limit?
24.
Brake fade:
25.
A chain marked with a
4 is identified as what kind?
26.
What is a cab shield?
27.
What should you do if a car coming toward you at night keeps its high beams on?
28.
You must park on a side of a level, straight, four-lane divided highway. Where should you place the reflective triangles?
29.
Which of the following is not a requirement of wood used as blocking or bracing?
30.
What is the cargo's center of gravity?
31.
When you are passing a vehicle, pedestrian, or bicycle you should assume that:
32.
If an oncoming vehicle drifts into your lane you should:
33.
If a CDL-holder's privilege to drive non-CMV's is revoked or suspended more than once for alcohol, felony, or controlled substance violations, the CDL will be disqualified for:
34.
Controlled braking:
35.
Under normal circumstances, what is the maximum allowed width for commercial vehicles?
36.
During the Stop/Start maneuver, when stopped, your vehicle:
37.
Which of these is NOT a danger of a rough acceleration?
38.
To adjust driving space to slippery conditions, all of the following are space considerations EXCEPT:
39.
A steel coil weighing 21,000 lbs requires how much securement against forward movement?
40.
Coming down steep, long, downgrades will require a driver to:
41.
Whenever you double your speed, it will require how much more distance to stop?
42.
Which statement below is false?
43.
What is the maximum ideal angle for an effective direct tiedown?
44.
Heavy vehicles often move slower than others. Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow while driving a heavy vehicle?
45.
On what day and time does an 11 hour rule violation occur?
Day 1

Day 2

46.
A Class A CDL is required to drive a combination vehicle of over 26,001 lbs towing a vehicle weighing:
47.
Which of the statements about an inspection of the suspension components is true?
48.
What is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating?
49.
Blocking is used to:
50.
When securing paper rolls with friction mats as a primary method:
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