CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (DELAWARE)

21. When checking your mirrors you should:
use both mirrors.
only use the passenger side mirror.
not make regular checks.
only use the driver side mirror.
22. Black ice is:
wet ice.
dirty snow.
rain and snow mixed.
a thin layer of ice clear enough that you can see the road underneath it.
23. The distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time you see a hazard until your brain recognizes it, is called:
Stopping distance
Braking distance
Perception distance
Reaction distance
24. Fully loaded rigs:
are less likely to roll over than empty rigs.
are much more likely to roll over than empty rigs.
are just as likely to roll over as empty rigs.
None of the above.
25. Brake lag is:
the distance your vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before you hit the brakes.
the distance your vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while you are braking.
the amount of air pressure required to stop the vehicle.
the time required for the air brakes to work after the brake pedal is pushed.
26. When you discover a fire, if the trailer doors are hot you should not open them because:
with air many fires do less damage.
the temperature of the trailer should not be changed in any way.
you should use the fire extinguisher on the door.
opening the doors lets air in and may make the fire flare up.
27. If you swing wide to the left before turning right:
another driver may try to pass you on the left.
another driver may try to pass you on the right.
you may damage the service brakes.
None of the above.
28. If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:
brake as hard as possible.
stop on the roadway if possible.
call your supervisor for instructions.
stay off the brake until your vehicle has slowed down.
29. When you push the brake pedal down, air brakes work:
immediately.
after about 15 seconds.
after a short delay.
only when ABS is working.
30. When driving in work zones you should:
Observe the posted speed limits at all times.
Drive slowly and carefully.
Use your four-way flashers or brake lights to warn drivers behind you.
All of the above.
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