US Idaho DMV CDL General Knowledge Test 8

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DMV Idaho — Cdl General DMV — Idaho (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Idaho State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA

What is this test? for Idaho DMV Cdl General permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Idaho (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Idaho.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Idaho, USA — Cdl General permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Idaho — Cdl General · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Idaho — Cdl General · Country: USA · Region: USA — Idaho

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

How should you brake on downgrades?

A) select low gear + light steady braking

B) neutral coast

C) ride brakes hard

D) pump fast

Question 2

What is brake fade?

A) overheated brakes losing power

B) wet brakes

C) new brakes

D) cold brakes

Question 3

How handle blowout in truck?

A) jerk hard

B) firm grip, ease off, pull over

C) slam brakes

D) accelerate

Question 4

What is hydroplaning speed risk?

A) as low as 30 mph on film of water

B) only ice

C) only 100+

D) never in trucks

Question 5

How back a trailer?

A) fast with camera

B) turn wheel opposite, use mirrors/spotter

C) steer same way

D) no spotter needed

Question 6

What is off-tracking?

A) brake wear

B) rear wheels cut inside in turns

C) speeding

D) tire brand

Question 7

How take curves with CMV?

A) slow below posted truck speed

B) no need to slow

C) same as cars

D) faster

Question 8

What are escape ramps for?

A) rest stops

B) weigh stations

C) runaway trucks on downgrades

D) parking

Question 9

When use hazard flashers?

A) breakdowns, slow traffic warnings

B) parking legally

C) night driving

D) always driving

Question 10

What is night driving rule?

A) slower, within headlight range

B) no lights rural

C) same speed

D) high beams always

Question 11

How park a CMV?

A) any slope

B) in gear only

C) level ground, parking brake, chock if needed

D) neutral anywhere

Question 12

What is coupling inspection?

A) paint check

B) tire shine

C) radio test

D) fifth-wheel jaws locked, no gap, lines secure

Question 13

What are glad hands for?

A) waving

B) air line connections tractor-trailer

C) light switches

D) fuel caps

Question 14

What color is emergency air line?

A) yellow

B) blue

C) green

D) red

Question 15

What color is service air line?

A) red

B) black

C) blue

D) white

Question 16

What is landing gear check?

A) dragging fine

B) no check

C) fully raised, handle secured

D) half down ok

Question 17

How test trailer emergency brakes?

A) drive fast

B) pull trailer air supply, tug gently

C) no test

D) visual only

Question 18

What is a DOT annual inspection?

A) driver exam

B) required yearly vehicle inspection

C) optional

D) every 5 years

Question 19

What goes in a driver log?

A) hours, duty changes, locations

B) songs

C) meals

D) dreams

Question 20

What is personal conveyance?

A) team driving

B) hauling freight

C) limited personal use off-duty

D) paid miles

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