General Driving Knowledge — Vermont
Vermont CDL practice test: 438 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. General Driving Knowledge: 161 questions.
Questions that do not fit a single topic: lane use, turning, signalling and other rules of the road.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | General Driving Knowledge |
| License test | Vermont CDL permit (CLP) knowledge tests |
| Topic questions | 161 (37% of 438 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 (161)
1. On a leaf spring:
- Leaves should shift.
- Leaves can be missing.
- Leaves should not be broken. ✓
Answer: C. Leaves should not be broken.
Leaves on a leaf spring should not be broken; the handbook treats broken leaves as a defect. The Texas CDL handbook says to check for leaves that are missing or broken and calls any defect dangerous. It also notes that if one-fourth or more leaves are missing, the vehicle is put out of service. Broken leaves fall under that same defect category, so a leaf spring with broken leaves does not pass the safety check.
2. In low temperatures, bridges usually freeze:
- After other parts of the roadway.
- Before other parts of the roadway. ✓
- At the same time as other parts of the roadway.
Answer: B. Before other parts of the roadway.
3. If a package of hazardous materials is not large enough to hold a label, it should be labeled:
- With a barcode.
- With a tag. ✓
- By being placed in a certain part of the trailer.
Answer: B. With a tag.
If a hazardous materials package is too small to hold a label, it should be labeled with a tag. The Texas CDL handbook says shippers put diamond-shaped hazard warning labels on most hazardous materials packages so others can see the hazard. When that diamond label will not fit, the shipper may put the label on a tag securely attached to the package. It gives compressed gas cylinders that will not hold a label as an example of packages that have tags or decals. That directly supports using a tag when the package is too small for a label.
4. A driver should ensure that:
- The truck is overloaded.
- The truck is properly loaded. ✓
- The cargo is mostly in the front of the trailer.
Answer: B. The truck is properly loaded.
A driver should make sure the truck is properly loaded. The handbook's cargo sections treat loading as a safety job. Cargo must be properly secured, and you should check that you do not exceed gross or axle weight limits. For combination vehicles, the manual also says to keep cargo close to the ground, centered, and spread out as much as possible, because a high or one-sided load makes rollover more likely. That matches making sure the truck is properly loaded.
5. The identification numbers assigned to chemicals can be found:
- In the DOT Emergency Response Guide. ✓
- In the truck's manual.
- In the Periodic Table of Elements.
Answer: A. In the DOT Emergency Response Guide.
6. You should ____ if the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving.
- Stop where you are and park
- Exit the roadway as soon as safely possible ✓
- Continue driving normally
Answer: B. Exit the roadway as soon as safely possible
Exit the roadway as soon as safely possible when the low pressure warning signal activates while driving. The handbook says that when the low air pressure warning comes on, you should stop and safely park as soon as possible because there may be an air leak. It also explains that you can control braking only while enough air remains in the tanks. The spring brakes will apply when pressure drops into the 20 to 45 psi range, and a lightly loaded vehicle or one on slippery roads may skid when that happens. Getting safely off the roadway while the foot brakes still work is therefore the safer action.
7. When taking the basic vehicle control skills test, failing to exit your vehicle properly during any exercise will result in:
- Failure of only that exercise.
- An extra point against your final score.
- Automatic failure of the basic vehicle control skills test. ✓
Answer: C. Automatic failure of the basic vehicle control skills test.
Failing to exit your vehicle properly during any basic control skills exercise means automatic failure of the basic control skills test. The handbook says that when you enter or exit the vehicle during the test, you must set the parking brake, put the vehicle in neutral, and get out safely by facing the vehicle and keeping three points of contact at all times. It also lists unsafe acts, such as forgetting to set the parking brake or opening the door while the vehicle is moving, as grounds for an automatic failure, and says the examiner may end the test. A poor exit fits that unsafe act category, so the whole basic control skills test is failed, not just the single exercise.
8. Rough acceleration:
- Can damage a vehicle. ✓
- Is common if a vehicle is warmed up.
- Is encouraged to improve gas mileage.
Answer: A. Can damage a vehicle.
Rough acceleration can damage a vehicle, including the coupling when you are pulling a trailer. The handbook tells you to speed up smoothly and gradually so the vehicle does not jerk. It states plainly that rough acceleration can cause mechanical damage, and that when you pull a trailer it can damage the coupling. That makes rough acceleration something to avoid rather than a habit to build, so the choice saying it can damage a vehicle is the one the handbook supports.
9. When stopping, you should:
- Press down the brake pedal quickly.
- Press down the brake pedal gradually. ✓
- Lift up the brake pedal quickly.
Answer: B. Press down the brake pedal gradually.
Press down the brake pedal gradually when stopping. The handbook’s stopping section tells you to push the brake pedal down gradually. It explains that the brake pressure you need depends on your speed and how quickly you must stop, and that you should control the pressure so the vehicle comes to a smooth, safe stop. The slowing-down guidance also says to slow gradually and warns against stopping suddenly. That supports a controlled, gradual brake application rather than a quick press or a fast release.
10. Unless the package is clearly unsafe, a driver needs ____ to accept a package.
- The shipper’s certification ✓
- A notarized statement
- A verbal agreement
Answer: A. The shipper’s certification
A driver needs the shipper’s certification to accept a package unless it is clearly unsafe. The handbook says the shipper certifies that a hazardous materials package was prepared according to the rules, and the signed certification appears on the original shipping paper. If the package is not clearly unsafe or out of compliance, the driver may accept that certification about proper packaging. So the document the driver relies on is the shipper’s certification.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook