AK CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

41. Hydroplaning:
only occurs at speeds above 55 mph.
is more likely to occur when tire tread is in good condition.
is more likely when tire pressure is low.
42. If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, you should place warning devices _______ toward the approaching traffic.
5, 25 and 50 feet
5, 50 and 500 feet
10, 100 and 200 feet
43. When driving at night you should dim your lights when following another vehicle within:
100 feet.
1 mile.
500 feet.
44. In coming down steep downgrades, you should:
select an appropriate speed.
go slowly enough so your brakes don't get too hot.
All of the above.
45. Emergency equipment is:
only required when transporting hazardous materials.
required.
optional.
46. Name two causes of tire fires.
Excessive braking
Under-inflated tires and dual tires that touch
Driver smoking and poor ventilation.
47. Emergency lines are often coded with the color ___ to keep from getting them mixed up with the service line.
yellow.
blue.
red.
48. Which of the following is NOT a correct action in the event of brake failure?
Weaving from side to side to slow down.
Looking for an escape route.
Using the parking brake.
49. Which of these is FALSE? The spare tire must:
be the proper size.
be properly inflated.
be approved by the truck manufacturer.
50. Air storage tanks:
hold compressed air for the brakes.
use parts of the service brake systems to stop the vehicle in a brake system failure.
pump air into the air storage tanks.
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