CDL PRACTICE TEST (HI) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

21. Which of the following is true about high beams?
You should use them when you are not within 50 feet of an approaching vehicle.
High beams should be used when it is safe and legal to do so.
They should be used only if low beams suddenly stop working.
22. You should downshift:
before entering a curve and before starting down a hill.
before starting up a hill and while going around a curve.
after starting down a hill and after entering a curve.
23. When should you use the 4-way emergency flashers instead of flashing the brake lights to warn the drivers behind you?
When visibility is poor.
When you are driving very slowly or are stopped.
At night time.
24. To test your parking brake, do the following:
Set the parking brake while going downhill.
Set the parking brake, and gently pull against it in a low gear.
Speed up to 5 mph, then set the parking brake.
25. Tests have shown that trucks with a high center of gravity are more likely to tip over, therefore you should:
distribute the cargo as low as possible.
put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
All of the above.
26. Doing a vehicle inspection is very important. Why?
Federal and state regulations require that drivers inspect their vehicle.
A defect found during an inspection could save you problems later.
All of the above.
27. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of fatigue?
Engaging in conversation with a passenger
Trouble remembering the last few miles driven
Yawning repeatedly
28. On wet roads, you must drive slower to be able to stop in the same distance as on a dry road. Reduce speed by about _______ when driving on a wet road.
one-third
70 percent
one-quarter
29. During a walk around inspection, which of the following should you check?
Shock absorber condition.
Condition of the front axle.
All of the above.
30. The header board, if equipped, should:
block the forward movement of any cargo you carry.
never be used for cargo.
not be used in case of a crash or emergency stop.
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