CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (ALABAMA) - PRACTICE TEST

11. How should you brake if your vehicle loses ABS?
Stay off the Brake
Pump the brake repeatedly
Brake as you always have.
Step on and off the brake pedal several times
12. On wet roads, you must drive slower to be able to stop in the same distance as on a dry road. Reduce speed by about _______ when driving on a wet road.
one-quarter
70 percent
60 percent
one-third
13. Combination vehicles usually require _________ single commercial vehicles.
more driving skill than
less driving skill than
the same level of skill as
None of the above.
14. Emergency brakes are:
not required on doubles.
not required on commercial vehicles with air brakes.
not required on buses.
required on all vehicles.
15. When signaling what you intend to do, you should:
signal early.
cancel your signal after you have turned.
signal continuously.
All of the above.
16. When you get in the vehicle and start the engine, you should:
put the gearshift in neutral (or park if automatic) before starting the engine.
make sure the parking brake is on before starting the engine.
listen for unusual noises after starting the engine.
All of the above.
17. If a load is placed on one side of the trailer:
your brakes won't work.
making turns may be easier.
a rollover is more likely.
the steering axle weight will be too light to steer safely.
18. How many reflective triangles/emergency reflectors should you carry?
4
1
2
3
19. When driving, you should be alert for:
people who are distracted.
drivers whose vision is blocked.
sleepy drivers late at night.
All of the above.
20. Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.
triple clutching
double clutching
single clutching
None of the above.
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