US Tennessee DMV CDL General Knowledge Test 1

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

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

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

In Tennessee, what is a pre-trip inspection for?

A) warming engine only

B) paperwork

C) catching unsafe conditions before driving

D) washing truck

Question 2

In Tennessee, what are hours-of-service limits (property)?

A) 20 hours straight

B) no limits

C) 11 driving hours after 10 off

D) 5 hours max

Question 3

In Tennessee, what is GVWR vs GCWR?

A) speed limits

B) same thing

C) tire sizes

D) single-unit vs combination max weight

Question 4

In Tennessee, what belongs in an emergency kit?

A) extra fuel cans

B) triangles, extinguisher, spare fuses

C) snacks only

D) pillow

Question 5

In Tennessee, how check cargo securement?

A) once a year

B) only at delivery

C) never

D) within first 50 miles, then regularly

Question 6

In Tennessee, what is the bridge formula for?

A) paint colors

B) toll prices

C) bridge height

D) legal axle weight/spacing limits

Question 7

In Tennessee, how far ahead scan at highway speed?

A) never

B) 1 mile always

C) 12-15 seconds (quarter mile)

D) 2 seconds

Question 8

In Tennessee, what is stopping distance made of?

A) brakes only

B) tires only

C) luck

D) perception + reaction + braking

Question 9

In Tennessee, how should you brake on downgrades?

A) ride brakes hard

B) pump fast

C) select low gear + light steady braking

D) neutral coast

Question 10

In Tennessee, what is brake fade?

A) overheated brakes losing power

B) new brakes

C) cold brakes

D) wet brakes

Question 11

In Tennessee, how handle blowout in truck?

A) jerk hard

B) accelerate

C) slam brakes

D) firm grip, ease off, pull over

Question 12

In Tennessee, what is hydroplaning speed risk?

A) only ice

B) as low as 30 mph on film of water

C) only 100+

D) never in trucks

Question 13

In Tennessee, how back a trailer?

A) no spotter needed

B) fast with camera

C) steer same way

D) turn wheel opposite, use mirrors/spotter

Question 14

In Tennessee, what is off-tracking?

A) brake wear

B) tire brand

C) speeding

D) rear wheels cut inside in turns

Question 15

In Tennessee, how take curves with CMV?

A) slow below posted truck speed

B) no need to slow

C) faster

D) same as cars

Question 16

In Tennessee, what are escape ramps for?

A) parking

B) weigh stations

C) rest stops

D) runaway trucks on downgrades

Question 17

In Tennessee, when use hazard flashers?

A) always driving

B) night driving

C) parking legally

D) breakdowns, slow traffic warnings

Question 18

In Tennessee, what is night driving rule?

A) slower, within headlight range

B) high beams always

C) same speed

D) no lights rural

Question 19

In Tennessee, how park a CMV?

A) in gear only

B) neutral anywhere

C) any slope

D) level ground, parking brake, chock if needed

Question 20

In Tennessee, what is coupling inspection?

A) radio test

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

C) paint check

D) tire shine

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