CDL PRACTICE TEST (CO) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

11. When driving a 50-foot truck at 40 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
5 seconds
8 seconds
6 seconds
4 seconds
12. when you apply the service brake at 5 mph, which of the following might indicate a problem?
The tongue/draw-bar is not bent.
The vehicle pulls to one side or the other.
The vehicle stops when the brake is applied.
All the other answers are correct.
13. You should use your four-way emergency flashers:
when driving at night.
while crossing railroad tracks.
when parked at the side of the road.
None of the above.
14. Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.
double clutching
single clutching
triple clutching
None of the above.
15. Retarders:
can be noisy and may not be permitted everywhere.
increase fuel efficiency.
help to increase brake pressure.
improve traction.
16. On ramp/off ramp curves should be taken:
at the posted speeds.
slightly above the posted speeds.
well below the posted speeds.
slightly below the posted speeds.
17. The most common cause of skidding is:
surface water.
black ice.
spilled oil.
driving too fast for conditions.
18. When driving in a construction zone, if a construction worker is near the road, you should:
maintain a constant speed.
speed up.
come to a complete stop.
further reduce your speed.
19. Which of the following statements about managing space is true?
Smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones.
Full tank vehicles may take longer to stop than empty ones.
If you find yourself being tailgated, you should increase your following distance.
You need at least 1 second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds above 40 mph.
20. When using a turn signal, which of the following is NOT true?
You should signal continuously.
You should signal early.
You should turn off your turn signal after you've turned.
You should cancel the signal before completing the turn.
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