AL CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

21. How do you find out how many seconds of following distance you have?
Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach the same spot.
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking, shadow or landmark. Then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking or some other clear landmark, then use the stopwatch on your mobile phone to see how long it takes you to reach the same spot.
None of the above.
22. When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, you should:
get as close to the fire as possible.
stay as far away from the fire as possible.
aim the extinguisher at the top of the fire.
All of the above.
23. When should you use the 4-way emergency flashers instead of flashing the brake lights to warn the drivers behind you?
When driving in strong winds.
When visibility is poor.
At night time.
When you are driving very slowly or are stopped.
24. An alcohol evaporator:
protects the air brake system from too much pressure.
is used to reduce the risk of ice in air brake valves and other parts during cold weather.
used to reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding.
to hold compressed air.
25. For safety during a trip, you should:
watch gauges for signs of trouble.
check critical items when you stop.
use your senses to check for problems.
All of the above.
26. You must use ________ as the principal way of controlling your speed on downgrades.
controlled braking
the brake pedal
the braking effect of the engine
"Maximum Safe Speed"
27. After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop a short while later to:
check the tightness of the nuts.
decrease tire pressure.
deflate the tire to 10 psi.
check tread separation.
28. When starting your vehicle, oil pressure should come up to normal:
within seconds.
within 5 minutes of driving.
in about two minutes.
in about a minute.
29. When should you turn the retarder off?
when the cargo is prone to shifting.
when the cargo is heavy.
when the road is slippery.
when your vehicle has a high center of gravity.
30. Service lines are often coded with the color ____ to keep from getting them mixed up with the emergency line.
red
orange
blue
yellow
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