CDL PRACTICE TEST (CA) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

21. Your driver license doesn't have the hazardous materials endorsement. You can drive a vehicle that carries hazardous materials if:
one of your passengers has the hazardous materials endorsement.
you are transporting hazardous materials for less than 50 miles.
the vehicle does not require placards.
22. When the wheels of a trailer lock up, the trailer will tend to swing around. This is more likely to happen when:
the trailer is fully loaded.
the trailer is overloaded.
the trailer is empty or lightly loaded.
23. Which of the following is not part of the air brake system?
Air compressor
Air storage tanks
Air filter
24. Which of the following statements about driving in hot weather is true?
Spots where tar "bleeds" to the surface provide better traction.
If a tire is too hot to touch, you should hose it down with water.
You should check the tire mounting and air pressure before driving.
25. When checking the condition of wheels and rims during the pre-trip inspection, make sure that:
no more than two lug nuts are missing.
the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel.
no studs, spacers, clamps, or lugs are missing, bent, or broken.
26. The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
by feeling the brakes come on.
by seeing it in your mirrors.
by recognizing tire failure.
27. In order to protect yourself and others, you must be aware that children may do something hazardous because:
they don't have a driving license.
they tend to like trucks.
they tend to act quickly without checking traffic.
28. To avoid becoming a distracted driver you should:
not engage in complex conversations with others.
not turn off all communication devices.
adjust all vehicle controls and mirrors while driving.
29. If you feel drowsy, you should _______ before driving.
sleep
exercise
drink coffee
30. When the load on a vehicle extends more than 4 feet beyond the rear of the body, a _______ must be placed at the end of the load.
red flag
yellow sign
warning sign
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