CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (ALABAMA) - PRACTICE TEST

31. Hydroplaning occurs when:
tires lose traction.
you push in the clutch to let the drive wheels turn freely.
you release the accelerator too soon.
tire pressure is high.
32. Radial and bias-ply tires:
should be used together only when driving in packed snow.
should not be used together.
should be used together only during bad weather.
should be used together.
33. If you must stop on or by a one-way or divided highway, you must place warning devices ___ feet, ___ feet, and ___ feet toward the approaching traffic.
15; 150; 300
10; 100; 200
5; 50; 100
20; 200; 400
34. You should be aware that many car drivers closely follow large vehicles especially:
on the highway.
when crossing a bridge.
in bad weather.
in the city.
35. If an aggressive driver is involved in an accident down the road, you should:
confront the aggressive driver.
stop a safe distance from the accident scene, wait for the police and report the behavior you witnessed.
make eye contact with the driver.
try to get their vehicle to the side of the road.
36. The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
by feeling the brakes come on.
by recognizing tire failure.
by opening the window and feeling the front of the mirror.
by seeing it in your mirrors.
37. When starting your vehicle, the warning lights and buzzers:
should stay on for 2 minutes.
should stay on until you manually turn them off.
should go out right away.
should stay on for 15-20 seconds.
38. Which of the following statements about over-the-counter drugs is true?
They are perfectly safe and legal.
They are not considered drugs.
They may affect safe driving ability.
They can be used while on duty, as long as you drink coffee to stay awake.
39. Which of the following does alcohol impair?
Muscle coordination
Reaction time
Depth perception
All of the above.
40. A passive railroad crossing is one that:
has a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
requires you to stop and wait until the traffic control device installed at the crossing tells you to proceed.
has at least two traffic control devices installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
does not have any type of traffic control device.
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