HAZMAT CDL PRACTICE TEST - HAWAII

21. When you leave your vehicle you should:
leave the key in the ignition.
apply the service brake.
None of the above.
22. Why should you check your mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you?
To move out of their way if they want to get past.
To know whether you can make a quick lane change in an emergency.
To flash the brake lights if you are being tailgated.
23. Placards are used to:
force other drivers to change lane.
warn motorcyclists to drive in another lane.
warn others of hazardous materials.
24. Most heavy vehicles require ________ change gears.
single clutching
double clutching
double shifting
25. If another vehicle is following closely, you should NOT:
speed up.
avoid quick changes.
increase your following distance.
26. An ABS system:
helps you avoid skids caused by over braking.
gives you more control over the vehicle during braking.
All of the above.
27. If your placarded trailer has dual tires, you should check the tires:
once every 3 months.
at the start of each trip and every time you stop.
once every 100 miles.
28. If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
leave the road immediately.
use an escape ramp if it is available.
go right if the shoulder is clear.
29. If you have to drive off the road, you should:
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
30. When more cargo is piled up in a truck, the center of gravity moves:
closer to the ground.
higher up from the road.
to the left side of the truck.
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