DC CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

11. Which of the following is NOT checked in a pre-trip inspection?
Cargo securement
Safety equipment
Brake controls
The amount of fuel in the vehicle
12. If you see a cardboard box ahead in your lane, you should:
avoid it without making sudden, unsafe moves.
stop, get out of your vehicle, and pull the box off of the road before driving on.
slow down to a crawl, inch your vehicle forward and attempt to nudge the box out of your way.
None of the above.
13. The heavier the vehicle:
the higher the center of gravity will be.
the less work the brakes must do to stop it.
the more work the brakes must do to stop it.
None of the above.
14. The earliest way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
by hearing squeaking noises from the wheels.
by checking your mirrors.
by checking the jackknife sensor.
by releasing the brakes.
15. To test the service brake:
gently try to pull forward with the trailer parking brake on, then release the brake.
push the brake pedal firmly while going about 5 mph.
push the brake pedal firmly while slowly moving backward.
shift your transmission to a low gear, pump the brake pedal three times, then hold it down for five seconds.
16. Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?
gravity can cause the speed of your vehicle to increase.
it will help you go faster when you reach the bottom of the hill.
changing gears on a hill is illegal.
it will help the vehicle be more stable while turning.
17. To avoid being blinded by the high beams of an oncoming vehicle:
watch the sidelines when someone coming toward you has very bright lights on.
look at the right side of the road.
don't look directly at bright lights when driving.
All of the above.
18. ABS:
allows you to brake harder.
is an addition to your normal brakes.
should only be used on dry roads.
replaces your normal brakes.
19. If a vehicle is equipped with ABS, when you start the engine:
the trailer emergency brakes will come on.
the wheels will lock up.
the ABS indicator light on the dash should come on and then turn off.
the spring brakes will come on.
20. When should you downshift automatic transmissions?
When going down grades
When you use the brake pedal during normal driving
When going around curves
When going up steep grades
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