AL CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

21. When checking the engine compartment:
the parking brake should be on.
the engine should be running.
wheels should not be chocked.
you should put the gearshift in neutral.
22. When driving through a construction zone, you should:
maintain your speed, unless there are people working on or near the roadway.
immediately come to a full stop and check for pedestrians.
turn on your parking lights.
watch for pavement drop-offs.
23. When changing lanes, you should:
do it quickly so other vehicles won't get into the lane.
ensure that the vehicle behind you has moved into your blind spot.
do it slowly, so a driver you did not see may have a chance to honk their horn.
turn sharply.
24. Do NOT use water on a _______ fire.
wood
paper
cloth
gasoline
25. To control your speed on a downgrade, you should:
coast in neutral.
use controlled braking.
fully apply the brakes.
use engine braking.
26. A driver waiting for too long at a stop could be a sign of:
a blind driver.
an impaired driver.
an aggressive driver.
a disabled driver.
27. Which of the following is NOT another name for convex mirrors?
Fisheye mirrors
Spot mirrors
Bug-eye mirrors
Flat mirrors
28. If you have to drive off the road, you should:
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
leave the road completely.
29. Before unloading explosive materials, you should:
turn your engine off.
use hooks or other metal tools if possible.
connect heater power sources.
keep the engine running.
30. Escape ramps:
cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.
should not be used unless you have already tried all other possible ways to save your vehicle after brake failure.
are designed to stop runaway vehicles safely.
All of the above.
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