CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (CALIFORNIA)

31. At highway speeds, good drivers look at least _______ ahead.
1/4 mile
150 feet
1 mile
32. The Individual Vehicle Distance Record (IVDR) must include all of the following except:
Trip origin and destination
Date of trip
Number of stops
33. Before starting down a hill, you should slow down and shift down:
to a gear that will cause your engine to exceed its redline.
to a speed that you can control without using the brakes hard.
so you can coast downhill.
34. If your drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
pump the brake pedal three times.
use the Anti-lock Braking System.
take your foot off the accelerator.
35. In coming down steep downgrades, you should:
go slowly enough so your brakes don't get too hot.
select an appropriate speed.
All of the above.
36. Doing a vehicle inspection is very important. Why?
A defect found during an inspection could save you problems later.
Federal and state regulations require that drivers inspect their vehicle.
All of the above.
37. What is a "header board"?
Another term for the brake camshaft.
The back door of the cargo compartment.
A safety device that protects you from your cargo in case of an accident.
38. During your pre-trip inspection, you should check:
Tire tread depth.
Warning flashers.
All of the above.
39. When backing a trailer, you should:
turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the turn.
turn the steering wheel toward the direction you want to go.
try to position your vehicle so you can back on a curved path.
40. You should avoid driving through flowing water of deep puddles if possible. If not, you should:
press the accelerator and increase the engine and gear speed to the rpm required by road conditions.
set out reflective triangles to warn other traffic.
gently apply the brakes, increase engine rpm and cross the water while keeping light pressure on the brakes.
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