ALABAMA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. When you park, you should try to park:
so you'll be able to pull forward when you leave.
so there is enough room to back out.
on the shoulder of the road.
None of the above.
32. The air compressor governor:
stops the compressor from pumping air.
allows the compressor to start pumping air when the tank pressure rises to the "cut-out" pressure.
controls when the air storage tanks will pump air into the air compressor.
All of the above.
33. Driving dry bulk tanks requires special care. Why?
They have a high center of gravity.
The load can shift.
Their weight and size can make it more difficult to stop quickly.
All of the above.
34. The safety valve is usually set to open at:
200 psi.
75 psi.
100 psi.
150 psi.
35. How should you hold the steering wheel?
With your right hand on the wheel
Firmly, with your left hand at the top of the wheel and the right hand at the bottom of the wheel
Firmly, with your hands on opposite sides of the wheel
With your left hand on the wheel
36. If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:
stop on the roadway if possible.
stay off the brake until your vehicle has slowed down.
brake as hard as possible.
call your supervisor for instructions.
37. When driving at night, you should:
use dark lenses if possible.
look directly at the lights of oncoming vehicles.
put your own high beams on if other drivers don't put their low beams on.
drive slowly enough to see obstacles with your headlights.
38. When you check your tires, you should look for all of the following EXCEPT:
Tread separation
Tires from different manufacturers
Mismatched sizes
Dual tires that come in contact with parts of the vehicle
39. When driving on packed snow, you should reduce speed by:
25%.
one-third.
a half.
10%.
40. If your tires are hot, you should NOT:
stop to let the tires cool down.
drive until you correct the cause of the overheating.
once the tires have cooled down, make another stop to check the tires.
let air out of the tires so the pressure goes back to normal.
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