CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (DE) - PRACTICE TEST

41. To release the parking brakes:
place the parking brake control knob in Neutral.
pump the brake pedal 3 times.
pull the parking brake control knob out.
push the parking brake control knob in.
42. The use of brakes on a steep downgrade is:
a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.
the main braking factor.
dangerous, and should be avoided at all costs.
much more effective than the engine braking effect.
43. While driving, you should use your mirrors to:
check where the rear of your vehicle is while you make turns.
check the condition of the tires and cargo.
know where other vehicles are around you.
All of the above.
44. When a tire fails, you must:
get out and check all the tires after you have come to a stop.
stay off the brake.
hold the steering wheel firmly.
All of the above.
45. In which of the following situations should you check your mirrors more often?
When driving on a narrow road.
When driving on a single lane road.
While stopped at an intersection.
When changing lanes or merging.
46. In a dual air brake system, if one air system is very low on pressure:
the effect won't be noticeable for the first 50 miles.
either the front or rear brakes will not be operating fully.
you should pump the brakes to restore pressure.
you should drive and brake as you always have.
47. Sleep debt is defined as:
the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep.
the amount of sleep you get each night.
the accumulated amount of sleep from frequent rest brakes.
All of the above.
48. When changing lanes, you should:
turn sharply.
ensure that the vehicle behind you has moved into your blind spot.
do it quickly so other vehicles won't get into the lane.
do it slowly, so a driver you did not see may have a chance to honk their horn.
49. The height of a vehicle's center of gravity is important for safe handling. Why?
Trucks with a high center of gravity can roll over at the posted speed limit for a curve.
A high center of gravity means you are less likely to tip over.
Trucks with a high center of gravity have better traction.
All of the above.
50. Under a pressurized system, the radiator cap:
should never be hot.
should be removed when the coolant is hot.
should always be cool.
should never be removed until the system has cooled.
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