CA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. When checking the steering system for defects, you should look for:
bent, loose, or broken parts, such as tie rods.
missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
cut or cracked valve stems.
32. ______ is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others.
Aggressive driving
Road rage
All of the above.
33. Traction is:
the distance your vehicle will travel while you are braking.
friction between the front and rear tires.
friction between the tires and the road.
34. When driving on wet roads, you should:
pull of the road and get some rest.
follow the vehicle ahead more closely than under ideal driving conditions.
reduce speed by about one-third.
35. If you have convex mirrors, be aware that:
everything appears smaller in a convex mirror than it would if you were looking at it directly.
in a convex mirror objects appears larger than they really are.
objects seem closer than they really are.
36. When approaching a vehicle as part of a pre-trip inspection, which of the following could be a sign of trouble?
Inflated tires
Fresh oil under the vehicle
Parking brake is on
37. On a level surface:
you should use wheel chocks to hold the vehicle.
wheel chocks make it easier for the vehicle to roll.
wheel chocks should not be used when the brakes are very hot.
38. The hazardous materials endorsement is valid for:
2 years
4 years
5 years
39. To test your parking brake, do the following:
Set the parking brake while going downhill.
Set the parking brake, and gently pull against it in a low gear.
Speed up to 5 mph, then set the parking brake.
40. The tire load for each tire is stated:
on the inside of the tire.
on the tread of the tire.
on the side of the tire.
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