ARIZONA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. Tests have shown that trucks with a high center of gravity are more likely to tip over, therefore you should:
put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
distribute the cargo as low as possible.
All of the above.
32. An alcohol evaporator:
used to reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding.
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.
33. To use road speed to know when to switch gears you should:
learn what speeds each gear is good for.
watch your tachometer, and shift up when your engine reaches the top of the range.
learn the operating rpm range of your vehicle.
34. Combination vehicles _________ than single CMVs.
require more driving skill
are safer in bad weather
are much easier to drive
35. If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should:
park in an open area.
pull into a service station.
immediately open the van or trailer doors.
36. How should you apply the brakes when going down a steep downgrade?
Apply the brakes when you reach the bottom of the downgrade.
Apply the brakes whenever you reach your safe speed, until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed.
Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
37. When driving at night, if drivers of oncoming vehicles do not put their low beams on, you should:
look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking, until the vehicles pass.
flash your high beams to remind the other drivers to use their low beams.
look directly at the headlights.
38. How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS)?
Look under the vehicle for the wheel speed sensor wires coming from the back of the brakes.
Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
All of the above.
39. If driving a new vehicle, you should familiarize yourself with the controls and equipment:
as you drive.
within the first 50 miles.
before you start driving.
40. An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):
increases your normal braking capability.
lets you drive faster.
keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
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