CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (ALABAMA)

31. In coming down steep downgrades, you should:
go slowly enough so your brakes don't get too hot.
select an appropriate speed.
use a low gear.
All of the above.
32. In mountain driving, to select a safe speed you should:
go 5 mph slower than the vehicle ahead.
select a speed that's not too fast for the weight of your vehicle and cargo, the length and steepness of the grade, and road and weather conditions.
follow the vehicle in front of you.
go slightly faster than the speed limit.
33. When you are prescribed medications, you should:
also take medications that prevent drowsiness to stay alert.
ask your doctor if the drug will affect safe driving ability.
stop taking the medication if you notice it is affecting your driving ability.
None of the above.
34. On any upgrade, _________ – the more you will have to use lower gears to climb hills or mountains.
the longer the grade
the heavier the load
the steeper the grade
All of the above.
35. When stopping at the scene of an accident, you should NOT:
report any qualified person who is at the accident and helping the injured.
set out reflective triangles.
put on your 4-way emergency flashers.
notify authorities.
36. The most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection is:
Property damage requirements
Safety
Liability insurance
Employer liability
37. During the after-trip inspection, if you notice anything affecting safety or potentially leading to a mechanical breakdown, you should:
try to fix the problem yourself.
tell the shipper to make a written report.
make a written report.
ask the motor carrier to make a written report.
38. Which of the following is checked in a pre-trip inspection?
Mirrors and windshield
Steering wheel
Wiper blades
All of the above.
39. _____ is a thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces.
Grey ice
White ice
Black ice
Blue ice
40. During a trip you need to inspect the cargo and its securing devices:
every 3 hours or 150 miles.
after every break you take.
within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip.
All of the above.
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