GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST ALABAMA - PRACTICE TEST

11. What should you do to test your hydraulic brakes for leaks?
Pump the brake pedal five times, then apply pressure for three seconds.
Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds.
Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply pressure for 9 seconds.
Hold the brake pedal down for five seconds, then pump it three times.
12. If you experience a loss of hydraulic pressure, you should do all of the following except:
Put the transmission in Neutral
Pump the brakes
Use the parking brake
Downshift
13. The best way to see the rear and sides of your vehicle is to:
roll down your passenger-side window.
check your mirrors regularly.
roll down your driver's window.
use your rear view camera.
14. When the road is slippery, you should:
slightly increase your speed to reach the next stop.
apply the brakes, then let the wheels turn freely.
reduce your speed.
release the accelerator and push in the clutch.
15. Which of the following statements about retarders is NOT correct?
Retarders reduce reduce brake wear.
Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
You should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
Retarders help you avoid skids.
16. To avoid distractions while driving, you should:
try to engage in complex conversations with the other occupants.
adjust vehicle controls and mirrors prior to driving.
smoke, eat, and drink only when the road is straight.
use your phone only when there is no traffic around you.
17. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is:
the minimum weight that must be hauled by a vehicle, as specified by the manufacturer.
the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a vehicle, including cargo and trailers.
the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination vehicle.
the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
18. Do NOT use a B:C fire extinguisher on:
grease fires.
wood fires.
gasoline fires.
electrical equipment fires.
19. To apply the parking brakes:
pull the parking brake control knob out.
push the brake pedal three times.
push the parking brake control knob in.
place the parking brake control knob in Neutral.
20. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
ABS (Antilock Braking Systems) only activate when wheels are about to lock.
The other statements are all TRUE.
If a tire blows, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly.
You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop.
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