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General Knowledge Practice Question 58

RequiredGeneral Knowledge · Question 58

The first thing to do at the scene of an accident is:

• AArgue with the other driver
• BProtect the area to prevent further accidents and call for help
• CDrive away to find a phone
• DPhotograph everything before stopping

Correct answer: B. Protect the area to prevent further accidents and call for help

Why: Protect the scene with hazard lights and triangles, notify authorities, and render aid only within your training. Do not move injured persons unless they are in immediate further danger.

How this question fits the General test

FMCSA requires General Knowledge competency under 49 CFR 383.111 because every CDL holder operates a heavy vehicle in mixed traffic where situational judgment, pre-trip discipline, and emergency response routinely separate a safe trip from a fatal one.

Study technique for this topic

Read the FMCSA Model CDL Manual Section 2 cover to cover, then re-read it focused on numbers — speeds, distances, weights, and pressures. Use the practice questions in this category to drill those numeric thresholds until you can answer without hesitation.

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Continue your CDL preparation

The General Knowledge portion of the CDL knowledge exam covers more than this single question. Use this site's full General Knowledge bank to drill every topic, then test yourself with one of our state-specific practice sets to confirm you are ready for the actual DMV exam in your state. Always check your state's CDL handbook for any local addenda before the test day.

If you are still building your overall CDL foundation, start with the General Knowledge bank — every CDL applicant must pass it — and then work outward to the endorsements you plan to add.