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