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US Pennsylvania DMV CDL General Knowledge Test 7

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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

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
True or false in Pennsylvania: looks.
A) True
B) False
Question 2
True or false in Pennsylvania: tire brand.
A) True
B) False
Question 3
True or false in Pennsylvania: 2/32.
A) True
B) False
Question 4
True or false in Pennsylvania: 4/32.
A) True
B) False
Question 5
True or false in Pennsylvania: any play ok.
A) True
B) False
Question 6
True or false in Pennsylvania: at 120 psi.
A) True
B) False
Question 7
True or false in Pennsylvania: slow driving.
A) True
B) False
Question 8
True or false in Pennsylvania: race.
A) True
B) False
Question 9
True or false in Pennsylvania: flee.
A) True
B) False
Question 10
True or false in Pennsylvania: any can.
A) True
B) False
Question 11
True or false in Pennsylvania: spray randomly.
A) True
B) False
Question 12
Which is correct about CDL general knowledge in Pennsylvania?
A) paperwork
B) washing truck
C) warming engine only
D) catching unsafe conditions before driving
Question 13
What is a pre-trip inspection for?
A) catching unsafe conditions before driving
B) warming engine only
C) paperwork
D) washing truck
Question 14
What are hours-of-service limits (property)?
A) 5 hours max
B) 20 hours straight
C) no limits
D) 11 driving hours after 10 off
Question 15
What is GVWR vs GCWR?
A) same thing
B) speed limits
C) single-unit vs combination max weight
D) tire sizes
Question 16
What belongs in an emergency kit?
A) triangles, extinguisher, spare fuses
B) pillow
C) extra fuel cans
D) snacks only
Question 17
How check cargo securement?
A) once a year
B) only at delivery
C) never
D) within first 50 miles, then regularly
Question 18
What is the bridge formula for?
A) legal axle weight/spacing limits
B) toll prices
C) bridge height
D) paint colors
Question 19
How far ahead scan at highway speed?
A) 12-15 seconds (quarter mile)
B) never
C) 1 mile always
D) 2 seconds
Question 20
What is stopping distance made of?
A) luck
B) tires only
C) perception + reaction + braking
D) brakes only

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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  • Master signs before laws
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