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AK CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. When shifting up, you should release accelerator, push in clutch and shift to neutral at the same time, and then?
Release the clutch
Shift up
Push in the clutch again
12. Why should you complete an after-trip inspection report?
To help the motor carrier know when the vehicle needs repairs.
To prove that you finished your trip.
So you won't be held responsible for any subsequent damage.
13. What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?
A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.
A specific maneuver used to decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
When a driver stops and pulls forward to get a better position.
14. After drinking, which of the following can help you sober up?
Drinking black coffee. The caffeine will eliminate the effects of alcohol.
Taking a cold shower.
None of the above.
15. Service lines are often coded with the color ____ to keep from getting them mixed up with the emergency line.
blue
yellow
orange
16. When checking tires, which of the following is not a problem?
Cracked valve stems
Too much air pressure
4/32 inch tread depth on front tires
17. _______ is the distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time you see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
Reaction distance
Braking distance
Perception distance
18. Before starting down a hill, you should slow down and shift down:
so you can coast downhill.
to a speed that you can control without using the brakes hard.
to a gear that will cause your engine to exceed its redline.
19. If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should:
immediately open the van or trailer doors.
pull into a service station.
park in an open area.
20. If your drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
pump the brake pedal three times.
take your foot off the accelerator.
use the Anti-lock Braking System.
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