- Updated for October 2024
- Based on 2024 MS commercial driver's license manual
Free Mississippi CDL General Knowledge Test 2024 | MS
The 50 multiple-choice questions on this practice exam are based closely on information contained in the Mississippi Professional Driver’s Manual, and are designed to help you prepare for those you will face on your real CDL written exam. As you answer questions on everything from backing safely to drunk driving laws, pay close attention to the question explanations, as they may help you answer future questions about these concepts correctly. Good luck, practice as often as you need to, and enjoy driving safely in Mississippi!
- Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements
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- If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?
- Which of the following should you NOT check during a trip?
- What will help a drunk sober up?
- On wet roads, you should reduce your speed by
- An anti-lock braking system (ABS) will
- The minimum tread depth for front tires is
- What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?
- How many hours of sleep does the average person need per night to avoid accumulating "sleep debt"?
- On which of the following types of fires should you NOT use a B:C fire extinguisher?
- Why should you cover your cargo?
- If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should
- To help you stay alert and safe while driving, you should
- What is a common cause of tire fires?
- Which is NOT one of the four basic skills that operating a commercial vehicle requires?
- If you double your speed, how much more distance will it take to stop?
- While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?
- To transport cargo safely, which of the following are you NOT responsible for?
- Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way road or divided highway?
- How many tiedowns are required for a 20-foot load?
- Hazardous materials placards are
- What is the gross vehicle weight (GVW)?
- Always try to back toward the driver's side because
- Do empty trucks have the best braking?
- Letting the air out of hot tires
- Before transporting a sealed load, you must check
- When you start going down a steep downgrade, which of the following should influence your choice of speed?
- What is the definition of a hazard?
- Which of the following is a key steering component?
- Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?
- It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas may be slippery?
- What can you do at an accident scene to help avoid another accident?
- You should inspect wheel bearing seals for
- Total stopping distance equals
- During your pre-trip test, when examining hoses with the instructor, you need to look for
- In which of the following two situations should you downshift?
- The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is
- How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a double railroad track?
- What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?
- Which of the following are most likely to get stuck at a raised railroad crossing?
- Which of the following statements about retarders are correct?
- You don't want to be a distracted driver, so you
- Starting the engine and inspecting the cab involves each of the following tasks EXCEPT
- You should put the starter switch key into your pocket while you perform the pre-trip inspection because
- Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
- If the engine is not overheated, is it completely safe to remove the radiator cap?
- How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?
- How can you start moving without rolling backward?
- How often must you stop to check your cargo while on the road?
- For how long will you lose your CDL driving privileges if you are convicted of a second DUI offense in either a CMV or your private vehicle?
- When backing, it is important to use a helper
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