CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (AL) - PRACTICE TEST

21. When driving at night, you should dim your lights within _____ of an oncoming vehicle and when following another vehicle within _____ .
200 feet ; 100 feet
200 feet ; 200 feet
500 feet ; 500 feet
300 feet ; 50 feet
22. Which of the following statements about drivers fixing an engine or changing a tire is true?
Roadway traffic is not a danger to them.
They must park within 5 feet of the roadway.
They usually pay attention to the danger roadway traffic is to them.
They often do not pay attention to roadway traffic.
23. You should use your horn to:
to let others know you are an experienced driver.
to let others know you are about to increase your speed.
to let others know you are about to break.
to let others know you are there.
24. Which of the following statements about backing heavy vehicles is true?
The helper should stand where you cannot see the helper.
You should avoid backing whenever you can.
Back to the right side so that you can see better.
Always back as quickly as possible.
25. You should check wheel bearing seals for:
gasoline.
broken leaf springs.
leaks.
illegal stickers.
26. If the coolant container is not part of the pressurized system:
you can safely remove the cap and add coolant even when the engine is hot.
you should never remove the radiator cap or any part of the pressurized system until the system has cooled.
you should remove the container cap and wait until the system has cooled.
None of the above.
27. If the drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
accelerate smoothly and change gears as necessary.
take your foot off the accelerator.
apply your brakes all the way.
wait 4-5 seconds before applying the accelerator.
28. If you must drive slowly, how should you alert following drivers?
Help them out by signaling when it is safe to pass
Flash your brake lights
Use your emergency flashers if it is legal
Turn on your taillights
29. How can you avoid rolling back when you start your vehicle?
Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
Accelerate quickly so the vehicle does not jerk.
Use stab braking before you engage the clutch.
All of the above.
30. When a combination vehicle goes around a corner:
the driver must keep the rear of your vehicle far away from the curb.
the front and rear wheels follow a different path.
the rear wheels of the trailer will never off-track.
All of the above.
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