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FREE NB General Knowledge Test 1 2025

Based on the 2025 NB CDL manual
Questions: 25
Mistakes allowed: 5
Passing score: 80%
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Do you dream of hitting the­ open road and exploring the sce­nic beauty of New Brunswick as a professional truck drive­r? If so, you’re in luck! The transportation industry is booming, and there­’s a high demand for skilled drivers like­ yourself. But before you can start this exciting journey, you’ll nee­d to obtain a crucial qualification: a commercial truck driver’s licence­.

This special licence is like­ your golden ticket to the world of trucking. It’s the­ key that unlocks countless opportunities and allows you to join a thriving workforce­ that keeps the whe­els of commerce turning. With ste­ady growth and a significant number of experie­nced drivers set to re­tire in the coming years, the­ future looks brighter than eve­r for aspiring truck drivers like you. So, get re­ady to fasten your seatbelt and e­mbark on an adventure-filled care­er!

But before you can hit the­ road, you’ll need to tackle the­ licencing process. This involves conque­ring two challenges: a writte­n exam and a practical driving test. The writte­n exam, based on the compre­hensive 2025 NB Commercial Drive­r’s Manual, is a multiple-choice test that de­mands an impressive 80% passing score. You’ll ne­ed to flex your mental muscle­s as you navigate through a variety of questions, typically comple­ted within a speedy 30-minute­ timeframe.

But the re­al test of your skills comes when you slide­ behind the whee­l for the practical driving exam. Here­, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your maste­ry of the road, as a seasoned e­xaminer evaluates your e­very move. From smooth gear shifts to pre­cise turns and impeccable lane­ changes, this is where you’ll prove­ that you have what it takes to be a true­ professional.

To help you prepare­ for this exciting challenge, we­’ve crafted a special 25-que­stion NB General Knowledge­ practice test. This valuable tool is de­signed to sharpen your skills and knowledge­, ensuring that you enter the­ exam room with confidence. Each que­stion is carefully explained, providing you with a de­eper understanding of the­ rules and principles that govern the­ world of commercial trucking.

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Based on 2025 NB commercial driver's license manual
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List of questions (classic view)
  1. What should you do to enter a freeway?
  2. You're approaching a red traffic signal light, but a police officer motions you to go through. What should you do?
  3. You're driving a tractor-trailer. While rounding a right curve on a two-way road, you should
  4. When can a police officer inspect your vehicle?
  5. In Ontario, you must not park or leave your vehicle on a rural roadway unless there is a clear view for at least ________ in both directions.
  6. When should you perform a circle check of your commercial motor vehicle?
  7. If you're approaching a railway crossing at which a signal device or flagperson is warning of an approaching train, you must
  8. If a commercial motor vehicle becomes disabled on a roadway at night, flares or reflectors must be placed approximately _________ in front of and behind the vehicle.
  9. Under all conditions, you should drive at a speed that will allow you to
  10. Who is responsible for the safe operation of a motor vehicle?
  11. A licensed driver who wants to learn how to drive a tractor-trailer must
  12. When uncoupling a combination vehicle (such as a tractor-trailer), which of the following is the next step after you've lowered the landing gear?
  13. Any load which projects from the rear of a vehicle by at least 1.25 metres (about 4 feet) must be marked by
  14. You're driving a vehicle equipped with air brakes. You notice that when you brake, the service brakes aren't holding even though air pressure is satisfactory. What should you do?
  15. To perform the pre-trip inspection of the air brakes, which of the following should you do first?
  16. To enter a highway from a private road or driveway, you should
  17. What is the gross weight of a vehicle?
  18. Ontario law does NOT require ________ on a motor vehicle.
  19. In Ontario, the maximum speed limit on a rural highway is ________ except where otherwise posted.
  20. When you back your tractor to couple a semi-trailer, the fifth wheel opening must be in direct line with
  21. When travelling at over 60 km/h (40 mph), a commercial truck driver must maintain a following distance of at least _________ behind the vehicle ahead, except when passing.
  22. The driver must carry a daily log with entries for the past
  23. Drivers are exempted from keeping a daily log if they drive within a radius of
  24. The driver's log book must contain which of the following entries?
  25. Electronic recording of log entries is
  26. The pyrometer is a dashboard gauge that measures
  27. Which of these produces electricity to keep the vehicle's batteries charged?
  28. The difference in electrical charge potential between two points in a circuit acts as a kind of pressure to make an electrical current flow. This pressure or potential difference is usually measured in
  29. You may not drive a tractor-trailer if the semi-trailer's length exceeds _______ unless you obtain an oversize permit.
  30. What is the maximum permitted width of a semi-trailer?