CA CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

31. If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?
Apply the parking brake
Fully engage the clutch
Shift to neutral
32. Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.
single clutching
double clutching
triple clutching
33. You should signal your intention to turn at least ____ before turning or changing lanes.
100 feet
50 feet
250 feet
34. To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should:
release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time, then countersteer.
stop braking and countersteer.
fully apply the brakes until you stop.
35. To prevent rollover, you should:
keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
go slowly around turns.
All of the above.
36. Which of the following are key steering system parts?
Tie rod, drag link, spindle
Lug nuts, rims, tire
Leaf spring, torque rod, front axle hanger
37. "Tire load" means:
the specified weight a tire can carry at the maximum pressure.
the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
the minimum weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
38. Drivers should not assume that the heights posted at bridges and overpasses are correct. Why?
Packed snow or repaving may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted.
Some roads can cause a vehicle to tilt.
The weight of a cargo van changes its height.
39. Before unloading explosive materials, you should:
keep the engine running.
turn your engine off.
connect heater power sources.
40. Which of these is NOT a thing to do when caring for the injured at the scene of a crash?
Move a severely injured person if the danger of fire or passing traffic makes it necessary.
Keep the injured persons cool.
If a qualified person is helping the injured, stay out of the way unless asked to assist.
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