CO CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

21. Cargo should be properly covered:
to protect people from spilled cargo.
to protect the weather from the cargo.
to block your view or someone else’s.
All of the above.
22. Livestock:
should never be kept bunched together.
should never be carried on a trailer.
should always be placed in the rear of the trailer.
can move around in a trailer and cause unsafe handling.
23. Water in the brakes can cause the brakes to:
overheat.
fade.
be weak or apply unevenly.
break.
24. If your brakes fail while you are driving on a downgrade, you should:
immediately start looking outside your vehicle for something to stop it.
use an escape ramp if it's available.
take the least hazardous escape route you can.
All of the above.
25. Which of the following statements about driving in slippery conditions is NOT true?
Wet ice is more slippery than ice that is not wet.
The roads are most slippery in the first half hour after it starts to rain.
When the temperature drops, bridges will freeze before the road will.
As the temperature rises to the point where ice begins to melt, the road becomes less slippery.
26. Air brakes:
can improve fuel efficiency.
are prohibited on larger vehicles.
are an effective way to stop large and heavy vehicles.
should be used only when driving on wet roads.
27. When a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, what should you do first?
Brake lightly and hold the steering wheel firmly.
Use controlled or stab braking.
Use the parking brake.
Hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brakes.
28. When backing a trailer, you should:
avoid using the brakes.
turn the steering wheel toward the direction you want to go.
turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the turn.
try to position your vehicle so you can back on a curved path.
29. Vehicles must be equipped with emergency equipment, including:
2 battery-operated flashlights.
horn.
a safety valve.
spare electrical fuses.
30. The vehicle inspection report:
ensures that when the driver gets behind the wheel, the mechanic is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle.
tells the shipper how to package the materials.
ensures that vehicle inspections are conducted regularly.
tells the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing.
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