CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (ALABAMA) - PRACTICE TEST

41. When you inspect the front of your vehicle as part of the walk around inspection, you check all of the following EXCEPT:
the condition of your front axle.
the condition of the windshield.
the condition of the steering system.
the air pressure gauge.
42. When a vehicle goes around a corner, the rear wheels:
follow a different path than the front wheels.
will lock up.
will turn freely.
follow the same path as the front wheels.
43. When driving a 50 foot vehicle at 50 mph, how much space should you keep in front of you?
5 seconds
4 seconds
6 seconds
3 seconds
44. If your vehicle gets stuck on the railroad tracks, you should:
gather up your paperwork and shipping papers while calling 911, then get out of the vehicle.
check for identifiable landmarks to give the location of the crossing.
get out of your vehicle and away from the tracks.
All of the above.
45. To make sure you always have overhead clearance, you must be aware that ________ may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted.
warm temperatures
the weight of the cargo
water on the road
packed snow
46. During freezing weather, which area is most likely to be slippery after it rains?
Bridges.
Roads that look wet.
Shaded areas.
All of the above.
47. If driving in a foggy area, you should NOT:
use roadside highway reflectors as guides.
slow down before you enter fog.
turn on 4-way emergency flashers.
use high beams for best visibility.
48. If you are driving toward a traffic light that's been green for a long time, you should:
start slowing down and be ready to stop.
maintain your current speed.
brake as quickly as possible.
increase your speed to get through the intersection before the traffic light changes to red.
49. Commercial motor vehicles:
are not required to have a fire extinguisher if they already have reflective warning triangles and other emergency equipment.
are only required to have a fire extinguisher when transporting hazardous materials.
should have a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment.
None of the above.
50. When you exit a highway using an off ramp that goes downhill and turns at the same time, you should:
slow down to the posted speed limit for the off ramp.
get on the curved part of the off ramp, then brake and turn at the same time.
slow down before you get on the curved part of an off ramp.
wait until you are in the curve curved part of the off ramp before downshifting.
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