CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (DC) - PRACTICE TEST

11. If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:
brake as hard as possible.
stay off the brake until your vehicle has slowed down.
stop on the roadway if possible.
call your supervisor for instructions.
12. If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?
Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake, put on the parking brake if necessary.
Press on the gas pedal, even if you have to roll back a little.
Release the parking brake before you have applied enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
None of the above.
13. Class 8 hazardous materials include:
Flammable solids
Poison
Corrosives
Explosive materials
14. When approaching a stopped bus, you must be aware that:
passengers crossing in front of the bus can always see you.
a student may be driving the bus.
passing a stopped bus is illegal.
passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
15. Which of the following helps keep the engine cool in hot weather?
Driving faster to force more air into the radiator.
Making sure the anti-lock braking system is on.
Making sure there is enough engine oil.
All of the above.
16. Before operating the vehicle, the driver should:
rely on the last vehicle inspection and skip the pre-trip inspection.
review the last vehicle inspection report.
should not review the vehicle inspection report and immediately try to find any vehicle defects.
None of the above.
17. As your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) builds up, which of the following is affected?
Muscle control
Vision
Coordination
All of the above.
18. When driving through a construction zone, you should:
watch for pavement drop-offs.
immediately come to a full stop and check for pedestrians.
turn on your parking lights.
maintain your speed, unless there are people working on or near the roadway.
19. If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should:
immediately open the van or trailer doors.
park in an open area.
increase your speed to put out the fire.
pull into a service station.
20. If you are driving a 50 foot truck and you are traveling at 55 mph, you should have at least _________ of following distance.
3 seconds
5 seconds
6 seconds
12 seconds
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