DE CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. If ABS is not working:
a yellow malfunction lamp will light up on the control panel.
you should stay off the brake.
the brakes will lock up.
you should pump the brakes.
12. How should you hold the steering wheel?
With your right hand on the wheel
Firmly, with your left hand at the top of the wheel and the right hand at the bottom of the wheel
With your left hand on the wheel
Firmly, with your hands on opposite sides of the wheel
13. Which of the following statements about retarders is NOT correct?
You should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
Retarders help you avoid skids.
Retarders reduce reduce brake wear.
Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
14. 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.
All of the above.
15. When the road is very slippery, you should:
stop at the first safe place.
downshift to stop.
use the parking brake instead of the service brake.
apply the brakes often to keep the linings dry.
16. If your truck has automatic transmission, you should downshift:
when you need to accelerate.
after entering a curve.
whenever road conditions allow.
when going down grades.
17. The most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle is to:
get out and walk around the vehicle.
look out the window.
check your mirrors regularly.
look at your line of travel.
18. Loads that are over-length, over-width and/or overweight:
require special transit permits.
may require a police escort.
may require special equipment such as “wide load” signs, flags and flashing lights.
All of the above.
19. When taking a curve you should:
brake in the curve to avoid to locking the wheels.
maintain the same speed you were traveling at before entering the curve.
slightly exceed the posted speed limit for the curve, as this will help you keep control.
be in a gear that will let you accelerate slightly in the curve.
20. Retarders:
reduce the danger of slipping.
improve gas mileage.
reduce braking distance.
help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
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