2026 Virginia General Knowledge CDL Practice Test 7

Question 1

Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true?

Double clutching should not be used when the road is slippery Double clutching should only be used with a heavy load You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift

Correct Answer:

You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift

Question 2

Gross combination weight rating or GCWR means the following?

The total weight of single vehicle The total weight of single plus load The total weight of a powered unit plus trailer(s) The total weight of a powered unit plus trailer(s) plus the cargo

Correct Answer:

The total weight of a powered unit plus trailer(s) plus the cargo

Question 3

Which of these statements about managing space is true?

Many accidents are caused by drivers keeping too much space in front of their vehicles Smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones When the road is slippery you should keep more space in front of your vehicle

Correct Answer:

When the road is slippery you should keep more space in front of your vehicle

Question 4

The road you are driving on becomes very slippery due to glare ice, which of these is a good thing to do in such a situation?

Stop driving and park where it is safe to do so Downshift to stop Apply the brakes often to keep the linings dry

Correct Answer:

Stop driving and park where it is safe to do so

Question 5

Which of these statements about downshifting is true?

When you downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve When you downshift for a hill, you should do so after you start down the hill When double clutching, you should let the RPM's decrease while the clutch is released, and the shift lever is in neutral

Correct Answer:

When you downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve

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