Hawaii CDL Practice Test: General Knowledge (HI) 6

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Sample Hawaii CDL Test Questions - General Knowledge

Question 1

Which feature helps identify a commercial vehicle equipped with ABS?

  1. A A speed retarder control
  2. B Wheels that lock during a high-speed brake test
  3. C A yellow ABS malfunction lamp
  4. D An automatic transmission selector

Correct answer: C – A yellow ABS malfunction lamp

The Hawaii CDL manual identifies a yellow ABS malfunction lamp as the visible indicator of an antilock braking system. On tractors, trucks, and buses, the lamp is located on the instrument panel. A trailer’s ABS lamp is normally on its left side near a front or rear corner; never test for ABS by intentionally locking the wheels.

Source: Hawaii Commercial Driver License Manual — § 2.18.3, “How to Know If Your Vehicle Is Equipped with ABS”

Question 2

What condition is indicated by a ROAD NARROWS warning sign?

This sign warns drivers that _____________.
  1. A A traffic signal is ahead
  2. B The pavement width decreases ahead
  3. C The roadway surface becomes slippery
  4. D Traffic is entering from a side road

Correct answer: B – The pavement width decreases ahead

A ROAD NARROWS sign warns that the pavement width decreases ahead. It is used in advance of an abrupt narrowing where opposing vehicles may need to reduce speed to pass through the restricted section safely. It does not by itself indicate a traffic signal, slippery pavement, or side-road traffic.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 11th ed. with Revision 1 — § 2C.17, “ROAD NARROWS Sign (W5-1)”

Question 3

Which condition is a suspension-system defect?

  1. A A leaking shock absorber
  2. B An underinflated tire
  3. C A loose wheel lug nut
  4. D A cracked brake cylinder

Correct answer: A – A leaking shock absorber

A leaking shock absorber is a suspension-system defect that should be identified during an inspection. Other suspension defects include damaged springs, cracked or missing axle-positioning parts, and damaged or leaking air-suspension components. The other choices concern the tire, wheel, or braking systems rather than the suspension.

Source: Hawaii Commercial Driver License Manual — § 2.1.3, “What to Look For”

Question 4

Which statement describes proper speed management?

  1. A An empty truck always stops faster than a loaded truck
  2. B Doubling speed only doubles braking distance
  3. C Drive at a speed that allows you to stop within the visible distance ahead
  4. D Following closely is safe when the driver remains alert

Correct answer: C – Drive at a speed that allows you to stop within the visible distance ahead

A commercial driver should be able to stop within the distance visible ahead. Fog, rain, darkness, curves, and other conditions can shorten sight distance and require a lower speed. Doubling speed can increase braking distance to approximately four times its previous length, and an empty truck does not always stop faster than a loaded one.

Source: Hawaii Commercial Driver License Manual — § 2.6.4, “Speed and Distance Ahead”

Question 5

Which equipment must be clean and working to help other road users see your vehicle?

  1. A Reflectors and marker lights
  2. B Clearance lights and taillights
  3. C Identification lights
  4. D All of the above

Correct answer: D – All of the above

Reflectors, marker lights, clearance lights, taillights, and identification lights must all be clean and operating properly. These devices show other road users the presence, position, and dimensions of a commercial vehicle. The driver should pay particular attention to lights and reflectors during the vehicle inspection and clean accessible devices as needed.

Source: Hawaii Commercial Driver License Manual — § 2.11.4, “Vehicle Factors”

Question 6

If you are involved in a crash and are not seriously hurt, which actions are basic steps at the scene?

  1. A Protect the area
  2. B Notify the authorities
  3. C Care for injured persons
  4. D All of the above

Correct answer: D – All of the above

The Hawaii CDL manual lists three basic crash-scene steps: protect the area, notify authorities, and care for the injured. Protecting the scene helps prevent an additional collision, while notifying authorities brings trained assistance. Drivers should provide reasonable help to injured people without moving them unless there is a danger from fire or passing traffic.

Source: Hawaii Commercial Driver License Manual — § 2.20, “Accident Procedures”

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