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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.
Why should you try to move to your right when steering in an emergency?
2.
When merging:
3.
Which of these statements about emergency steering is true?
4.
If you are stopped at a roadside rest area and found to have a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of 0.02 you will:
5.
In case of tire failure, all of the following will be steps in your response except:
6.
When a driver stops and reverses direction to get a better position during the driving exam, it is considered a(n):
7.
Which of these statements about cold weather driving is true?
8.
Any driver convicted of violating an out-of-service order will be disqualified for a minimum of:
9.
What is the best way to prevent brake failure on long downgrades?
10.
You are inspecting hydraulic brakes. You should pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. If the brakes are working properly, the pedal should:
11.
Which day below contains at least 1 violation?
Day 1

Day 2
12.
High friction securement devices include:
13.
Which of these is not a brake check you normally do during your walk-around inspection?
14.
Is there a 14 hour rule violation on Day 2?
Day 1

Day 2
15.
Which day below contains a violation?
Day 1

Day 2
16.
You're in Illinois which allows up to 20,000 pounds on the steer axle. You're heading to Indiana which only allows 12,000 on the steer axle. Your steer tires have a load rating of 6,500 pounds each. What is the maximum legal weight your steer axle can be for each of the two states?
17.
In case of illness that prevents you from driving safely, you should:
18.
When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system which of these is true?
19.
The distance the truck will travel between noticing a hazard and hitting the brakes is:
20.
To avoid driving when tired, if at all possible you should schedule your trips:
21.
To help slow the vehicle to reduce the need for using the service brakes, some vehicles are equipped with:
22.
While driving, ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. You should:
23.
In bad weather many drivers tailgate large vehicles. What should you do?
24.
The 14 hour limit can be extended by:
25.
Why should you always plan on arriving to your destination as quickly as possible?
26.
Rims with welding repairs or missing lugs:
27.
As part of the log packing requirements:
28.
Cargo is contained when:
29.
In order to drive placarded vehicles, drivers are required to have:
30.
When starting in slippery conditions, you should:
31.
Using controlled braking, brakes are applied as hard as possible:
32.
Is the below example a completed 34 hour restart?
Day 1

Day 2
33.
Your brakes can get wet when driving through heavy rain. What can happen if the brakes are applied?
34.
Drivers who have trouble sleeping at night, fall asleep at odd times, or snore loudly, gasp, and choke in their sleep should:
35.
Escape ramps:
36.
What violation has occurred at 10:00 a.m. on Day 2?
Day 1

Day 2
37.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for shortwood loaded lengthwise?
38.
Which of these statements about rear drive wheel braking skid is true?
39.
An anchor point is defined as:
40.
'Blocking' is defined as:
41.
You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is NOT true?
42.
What is the only acceptable cure for driver fatigue?
43.
Given that general cargo securement requires a WLL of at least 50% of cargo weight, how many 1/2-inch Grade 70 chains would be required for a load of 34,500 lbs?
44.
Combination vehicles must display license plates:
45.
Which of these is true about radiator shutters and the winter-front during winter driving?
46.
The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving is about __ at low speed.
47.
A good inspection habit is for the driver to re-inspect the cargo:
48.
A major safety concern of a broken or faulty exhaust system is:
49.
How many reflective triangles are required to be kept as part of a trucks emergency equipment?
50.
Where will the weight of fuel be distributed?
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