CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (GEORGIA)

31. If you need to make a large steering adjustment while using controlled braking, you should:
keep braking as hard as you can while steering.
downshift and keep braking.
pump the brakes and keep the wheels locked up.
release the brakes.
32. Federal, state, and local regulations for commercial vehicles:
only apply to CMV's operated in interstate commerce.
only apply to US residents.
do not apply to CMV's operated in intrastate commerce.
vary from place to place.
33. Combination vehicles _________ than single CMVs.
are safer in bad weather
require more driving skill
are much easier to drive
All of the above.
34. What is a "header board"?
The back door of the cargo compartment.
Another term for the brake camshaft.
A safety device that protects you from your cargo in case of an accident.
The pressure gauge connected to the air tank.
35. If you are being tailgated, you should:
speed up.
increase your following distance.
flash your brake lights.
move to the left lane.
36. When starting your vehicle, the warning lights and buzzers:
should go out right away.
should stay on for 15-20 seconds.
should stay on for 2 minutes.
should stay on until you manually turn them off.
37. When the road is slippery, you should:
slightly increase your speed to reach the next stop.
release the accelerator and push in the clutch.
reduce your speed.
apply the brakes, then let the wheels turn freely.
38. To prevent rollover, you should:
keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
go slowly around turns.
drive slowly around on ramps and off ramps.
All of the above.
39. When driving on slippery roads, you should NOT:
brake any harder than necessary.
use the speed retarder.
pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
All of the above.
40. ABS helps you:
avoid wheel lock up and maintain control of your vehicle when you brake.
stop much faster.
increase your normal braking capability.
steer gently and smoothly while you are braking.
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