Georgia (GA) CDL manual 2026

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1. 1

   Introduction

   Everyone

   You must notify your motor vehicle licensing agency within 30 days if you are convicted in any other jurisdiction of any traffic violation, except parking.

   What is the disqualification for a first railroad-highway grade crossing violation?

   1. AAt least 90 days
   2. BAt least 30 days
   3. CAt least 60 days
   4. DAt least 120 days

   Your personal vehicle license is revoked for an alcohol violation. How long do you lose your CDL?

   1. AThree years
   2. BOne year
   3. C120 days
   4. D60 days
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2. 2

   Driving Safely

   Everyone

   Turn off all communication devices.

   What is the final action of the engine compartment step?

   1. ARecord the fluid levels on the report
   2. BWipe down the dipsticks and stow them
   3. CLower and secure the hood, cab, or door
   4. DStart the engine from the fender step

   What must be confirmed before you open the engine compartment in Step 2?

   1. AThat the parking brakes are on or wheels chocked
   2. BThat the engine has cooled for ten minutes
   3. CThat the transmission is in its highest gear
   4. DThat the battery has been disconnected
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3. 3

   Transporting Cargo Safely

   Everyone

   Whether or not you load and secure the cargo yourself, you are responsible for inspecting your cargo and recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.

   Which term describes the combined weight of a powered vehicle, its trailer, and all of the cargo being carried?

   1. AGross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
   2. BGross vehicle weight (GVW)
   3. CAxle weight at the scales
   4. DGross combination weight (GCW)

   When is a high center of gravity most dangerous?

   1. AOn long straight stretches at highway speed
   2. BDuring hard braking from low speed
   3. CWhile backing into a loading dock
   4. DIn curves, or when swerving to avoid a hazard
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4. 4

   Transporting Passengers

   P endorsement (bus)

   At railroad crossings requiring a stop, a bus must stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest track.

   A standee line is painted on the floor of buses that allow standing riders. What does this line mark?

   1. AThe point behind which all standing riders must stay
   2. BWhere riders should line up to pay their fares
   3. CThe area reserved for riders with disabilities
   4. DThe rear boundary of the luggage storage area

   Your coach is low on fuel mid-trip and a truck stop is ahead. What is the general rule about refueling while your passengers remain in their seats?

   1. AIt is required so that riders can be counted easily
   2. BIt is fine whenever the stop lasts under ten minutes
   3. CAvoid it unless doing so is absolutely necessary
   4. DIt is allowed if at least one exit door stays open
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5. 5

   Air Brakes

   Any vehicle with air brakes

   Build to a minimum of 100 psi in both primary and secondary systems before driving.

   How is supply pressure displayed on a vehicle with a dual air brake system?

   1. AA gauge for the primary system and a warning lamp for the secondary
   2. BOne gauge showing the lower of the two systems
   3. CA gauge for each half, or one gauge with two needles
   4. DOne gauge showing the combined total of both systems

   How may the parking brakes be operated on an older air-braked vehicle?

   1. ABy a key-operated switch on the dash
   2. BBy a foot-operated ratchet pedal
   3. CBy a lever
   4. DBy a cable running to the rear axle
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6. 6

   Combination Vehicles

   Class A

   The tractor must be lined up directly in front of the trailer before backing under; never back under at an angle.

   What happens when you push in the trailer air supply knob before starting a trip?

   1. AThe service line vents and the trailer brakes apply
   2. BAir flows to the trailer and the trailer emergency brakes release
   3. CThe spring brakes on the tractor apply immediately
   4. DThe tractor parking brakes set and hold the drive axles

   Whenever you back with a trailer, how should you try to position the vehicle first?

   1. ASo the tractor is jackknifed about 30 degrees
   2. BSo the trailer tandems are slid fully forward
   3. CSo you can back in a straight line
   4. DSo the trailer is angled toward the passenger side
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7. 7

   Doubles and Triples

   T endorsement

   Proper fifth wheel coupling shows locked jaws on the kingpin and no gap between plates.

   How should you adjust your driving when pulling doubles in rain or snow?

   1. ASlow down and drive with extra caution
   2. BDrive the same as with a single trailer
   3. CFollow other trucks closely to use their tire tracks
   4. DIncrease speed slightly to keep the trailers pulled taut

   Among common commercial combinations, which is generally the most likely to whip and roll its rearmost trailer during a sudden maneuver?

   1. AA set of triples
   2. BA tractor pulling a single 28-foot trailer
   3. CA tractor with one 53-foot semitrailer
   4. DA tractor pulling a set of doubles
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8. 8

   Tank Vehicles

   N endorsement

   Vapor recovery equipment captures vapors during loading and delivery so they are not released into the air.

   What does the manual say wet roads do to normal stopping distance?

   1. AIncrease it by about one third
   2. BIncrease it by about half
   3. CDouble it
   4. DTriple it

   Besides leaks, what condition of the tank's body or shell does the inspection cover?

   1. ACondensation on the upper surface
   2. BDents
   3. CChalk marks left by the loading rack
   4. DFading of the painted shipping name
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9. 9

   Hazardous Materials

   H endorsement

   You must notify the shipper if compressed gas is involved in any accident.

   What makes a container a cargo tank rather than a portable tank?

   1. AIt holds more than 1,000 gallons
   2. BIt carries only hazardous materials
   3. CIt is fitted with internal baffles
   4. DIt is permanently attached to a vehicle

   Special cargo heater rules apply when loading which three classes?

   1. AClasses 1, 2.1, and 3
   2. BClasses 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3
   3. CClasses 6, 7, and 9
   4. DClasses 2.2, 5, and 8
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10. 10

    School Buses

    S endorsement

    Emergency exit doors must remain fully closed and secured at all times when the bus is in operation.

    A student who just exited your bus drops a book, and it slides underneath the bus. What should the student have been taught to do?

    1. ALeave the item, move away from the bus, and get the driver's attention for help
    2. BCrawl under the bus quickly while the red lights are still flashing
    3. CWait quietly beside the rear wheels until the driver finishes the route
    4. DKnock on the service door and reach beneath the bumper for the item

    During an emergency on the route, who is primarily responsible for deciding whether students evacuate the bus or stay on board?

    1. AThe first police officer who happens to arrive at the scene
    2. BThe bus driver, as long as he or she is able to make the decision
    3. CThe oldest student seated closest to the emergency door
    4. DThe dispatcher, once contacted over the two-way radio
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11. 11

    Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection

    Everyone (skills test)

    Defects must be reported in writing on the driver vehicle inspection report.

    When you check your seat belt during the in-cab inspection, what are you looking for?

    1. AThat it is long enough to wrap around the seat frame twice
    2. BThat the belt retracts fast enough to snap back on its own
    3. CThat the shoulder strap can be tucked behind your back easily
    4. DThat it mounts securely, latches properly, and is not frayed

    At what speed is the service brake check performed?

    1. A15 mph
    2. B10 mph
    3. C20 mph
    4. D5 mph
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The official Georgia CDL manual