Sharing the Road — Georgia
Georgia CDL practice test: 399 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Sharing the Road: 16 questions.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Sharing the Road |
| License test | Georgia CDL permit (CLP) knowledge tests |
| Topic questions | 16 (4% of 399 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (16)
1. Students should board a school bus:
- In a single-file line. ✓
- Two at a time.
- In as large a group as possible.
- However they want to. It makes no difference.
Answer: A. In a single-file line.
Students should board the school bus slowly, in single file, using the handrail. The handbook's loading procedure tells the driver to have students board slowly, in single file, and to use the handrail. The same section also tells you to count students at the stop and make sure all of them get on, and to check the mirrors again before moving. Boarding in a single line keeps the group orderly and lets you keep track of who is coming up the steps, which fits the counting and mirror-check steps the handbook lays out.
2. If your truck or trailer catches fire, you should:
- Park in a congested area near trees.
- Pull into a service station.
- Park near other vehicles.
- Park in an open area. ✓
Answer: D. Park in an open area.
Park in an open area. The handbook says to stop in an open spot and keep clear of buildings, trees, brush, other vehicles, and anything that might catch fire. It also says not to pull into a service station. That guidance points to an open area because it keeps the fire away from things it could reach. The other choices put the truck near things that can burn or near people and property.
3. When approaching a railroad crossing while transporting chlorine:
- You must stop before crossing the tracks. ✓
- You must reduce your speed before crossing the tracks.
- You can proceed without stopping if no warning lights are flashing.
- You can proceed without stopping if no other vehicles are within sight.
Answer: A. You must stop before crossing the tracks.
When you are hauling chlorine, you must come to a full stop before the railroad tracks. The handbook lists the conditions that require a stop at a railroad crossing, and carrying any amount of chlorine is one of them. Placarded vehicles and cargo tanks used for hazardous materials are also on that list. It also tells you where to stop: 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail. You then go ahead only once you are certain no train is coming and you can get all the way across without stopping, and you should not shift gears while on the tracks.
4. When crossing railroad tracks, you should:
- Not stop. ✓
- Try to pass slower vehicles.
- Change lanes.
- Put the vehicle in neutral.
Answer: A. Not stop.
When crossing railroad tracks, you should not stop on the tracks. The handbook says to proceed only when you are sure no train is coming and you can clear the tracks without stopping. It also says to reduce speed enough that you can stop short of the tracks if a stop becomes necessary, and not to shift gears while crossing. For placarded vehicles, chlorine loads, or hazmat cargo tanks, the required stop is before the nearest rail. So the choice not to stop means do not halt on the crossing itself.
5. If there are no warning gates or lights at a railroad crossing, you should:
- Not worry because the tracks are likely abandoned.
- Park your vehicle and walk up to the tracks to determine if a train is approaching.
- Look down the tracks in both directions to ensure that no trains are approaching. ✓
- Do whatever surrounding vehicles are doing.
Answer: C. Look down the tracks in both directions to ensure that no trains are approaching.
6. A blind spot extends at least ____ behind a school bus.
- 10 feet
- 50 feet ✓
- 100 feet
- 1,000 feet
Answer: B. 50 feet
The blind spot behind a school bus extends at least 50 feet. The handbook describes the blind spot behind the bus as starting around 50 feet and reaching farther back, possibly up to 150 feet, and in some cases up to 400 feet depending on the bus. Since the question asks for the minimum distance, the lower end of that stated range is the correct figure. The handbook also says the exterior side mirrors must be used to watch traffic entering the area behind the bus.
7. Compared to other commercial motor vehicles, combination vehicles need more space on the road because they are longer and they:
- Need more space to turn and stop. ✓
- Drive more slowly.
- Are twice the width.
- Swerve more often.
Answer: A. Need more space to turn and stop.
Combination vehicles need more space because they are longer and need more room to turn and stop. The handbook says doubles and triples take up more space than other commercial vehicles. They are longer, and they cannot be turned or stopped suddenly, so you should allow more following distance and make sure you have large enough gaps before entering or crossing traffic. The general driving section makes the same point for large vehicles: they take up more space and need more space for stopping and turning. That directly supports choosing the answer about turning and stopping.
8. When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:
- Increase your speed to get across the tracks as quickly as possible.
- Roll your window down to listen for a train.
- Rely on traffic control signals.
- Never try to outdrive an approaching train. ✓
Answer: D. Never try to outdrive an approaching train.
You should never try to outdrive an approaching train; slow down and be ready to stop if needed. The handbook says to approach every railroad crossing expecting a train and warns that judging a train's speed or distance is very hard. It directly tells drivers not to race a train to a crossing. Trying to beat a train depends on a judgment you cannot make reliably, so the safe choice is to hold back rather than outdrive it.
9. If a vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track, the driver should:
- Stay in the vehicle and try to restart the vehicle.
- Get out of the vehicle and walk away from the tracks. ✓
- Try to flag down another vehicle to give them a push.
- Wait in the vehicle for a law enforcement officer to arrive.
Answer: B. Get out of the vehicle and walk away from the tracks.
Get out of the vehicle and walk away from the tracks. The handbook says that if you get stuck on the tracks for any reason, you should get out of the vehicle and get away from the tracks. It then tells you to check signposts or the signal housing for emergency notification information, call 911 or another emergency number, and give the crossing location using landmarks, especially the DOT number if it is posted. That matches getting out and walking away from the tracks. Staying with the vehicle or waiting for someone else is not what the passage directs.
10. When crossing railroad tracks, you should:
- Stop on the tracks.
- Change gears.
- Try to pass.
- Stay in your lane. ✓
Answer: D. Stay in your lane.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook