CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (GA) - PRACTICE TEST

21. Antilock brakes:
let you drive faster.
decrease your stopping distance.
help you stop faster.
None of the above.
22. When making a left turn at an intersection, you should:
always use your horn.
start your turn before reaching the center of the intersection.
always take the left turn lane if there are two turning lanes.
reach the center of the intersection before you start the left turn.
23. Stopping distance can be affected by:
Temperature
Speed
Time of day
All of the above.
24. If you are driving toward a traffic light that's been green for a long time, you should:
maintain your current speed.
start slowing down and be ready to stop.
brake as quickly as possible.
increase your speed to get through the intersection before the traffic light changes to red.
25. When going down long, steep downgrades, you should:
downshifting and then use the brakes.
only use the brakes.
rely solely on engine braking to reduce your speed.
try not to use the brakes.
26. Which surface is the most slippery?
Wet ice
Ice that is not wet
Dry road
Wet pavement
27. The air compressor governor:
stops the compressor from pumping air.
allows the compressor to start pumping air when the tank pressure rises to the "cut-out" pressure.
controls when the air storage tanks will pump air into the air compressor.
All of the above.
28. Empty trucks:
require the same stopping distance than full trucks.
require a greater stopping distance than full trucks.
require a shorter stopping distance than full trucks.
None of the above.
29. The vehicle inspection report:
tells the shipper how to package the materials.
ensures that vehicle inspections are conducted regularly.
ensures that when the driver gets behind the wheel, the mechanic is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle.
tells the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing.
30. Which of the following is NOT a reason for hydraulic brake failure?
Loss of hydraulic pressure
Brake fade on long hills
Stab braking
All of the above.
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