- Updated for October 2024
- Based on 2024 WA commercial driver's license manual
Free Washington CDL General Knowledge Test 2024 | WA
Hello there, future Washington trucker! Think you’re ready to haul a load from Seattle to Spokane? Let’s find out with this CDL General Knowledge practice test. We’ve cooked up the 50 questions to test your trucking smarts. It is all based on the latest 2024 Washington State CDL manual, so you know it’s legit. It’s a quirky place to drive: one day you’re crossing the Cascades, the next you’re driving in ferry lanes. We’ve got questions on the following:
-- Chaining up in mountain passes
-- Hitting the road when that famous PNW rain hits
-- Navigating roundabouts-they’re everywhere!
-- Special rules to cross into Canada
But it is not all about the road. We’re going to quiz you on the nitty-gritty, too. Like, do you know the deal with hauling apples from Eastern Washington? Or the rules for hauling timber in the Olympic Peninsula?
Each question has an explanation with it. Read them, even if you get it right. There’s always something more to learn in this business.
Keep in mind that we don’t just train drivers: we build professionals. This test is your first step into the ranks of the proficient truckers that move the state.
Alright, pour yourself a cup of coffee -- once again, it’s Washington State -- and get ready. Let’s see if you have what it takes to get that CDL. Good luck!
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- Letting the air out of hot tires
- You should put the starter switch key into your pocket while you perform the pre-trip inspection because
- An antilock braking system (ABS) will
- How many tie-downs are required for a 20-foot load?
- Which of the following is NOT something you should check during a trip?
- How often must you stop to check your cargo while on the road?
- When you start to drive down a steep downgrade, which of the following should influence your choice of speed?
- To maintain alertness on your trips, you should
- Always try to back toward the driver's side because
- Which of the following statements about retarders are correct?
- Starting the engine and inspecting the cab involves each of the following tasks EXCEPT
- What is the definition of a hazard?
- What is the gross vehicle weight (GVW)?
- You should inspect wheel bearing seals for
- Which of the following is most likely to cause a vehicle fire?
- The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is
- How can you start moving without rolling backward?
- Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
- If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, what should you do?
- Which is NOT one of the four basic skills that operating a commercial motor vehicle requires?
- If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?
- Total stopping distance equals
- On which of the following types of fires should you NOT use a B:C fire extinguisher?
- In very hot weather, you see tar "bleeding" through the pavement. What effect may this have?
- How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS)?
- What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?
- You don't want to be a distracted driver, so you
- While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?
- Why is it important to use a helper when backing?
- It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas may be slippery?
- Do empty trucks have the best braking?
- The most important hand signal that you and a helper should agree on is
- How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a double railroad track?
- During your pre-trip test, when examining hoses with the instructor, you need to look for
- Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way road or divided highway?
- If you feel drowsy while driving, what should you do?
- Which of the following might get stuck at a raised railroad crossing?
- To transport cargo safely, which of the following are you NOT responsible for?
- Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?
- When you practice in preparation for the CDL skills test, do NOT
- Hazardous materials placards are
- In which of the following two situations should you downshift?
- What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?
- If you double your speed, how much more distance will it take to brake to a stop?
- How far ahead should you look while driving?
- What will help a drunk sober up?
- Which of the following is a key steering component?
- Why should you cover your cargo?
- If the engine is not overheated, is it completely safe to remove the radiator cap?
- Signs of distracted drivers include
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