ID CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

41. Empty vans are:
lower than fully loaded ones.
higher than fully loaded ones.
the same height as fully loaded ones.
42. Axle weight is defined as:
The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles
The maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure
The weight of the trailer, including the axles
43. Dual tires:
should not come in contact with each other.
should always come in contact with each other.
should come in contact with each other whenever possible.
44. The size of motorcycles can cause you to misjudge their speed and distance. You should:
never share lanes with motorcycles.
check twice for motorcycles before pulling out into traffic.
All of the above.
45. On any upgrade, _________ – the more you will have to use lower gears to climb hills or mountains.
the longer the grade
the steeper the grade
All of the above.
46. Which of the following statements about accelerating is TRUE?
Rough acceleration can cause mechanical damage.
If the drive wheels begin to spin, speed up to regain traction.
When traction is poor, you should avoid speeding up gradually.
47. When driving in foggy conditions you should:
speed up.
slow down.
drive on the shoulder.
48. How do you find out how many seconds of following distance you have?
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking, shadow or landmark. Then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach the same spot.
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking or some other clear landmark, then use the stopwatch on your mobile phone to see how long it takes you to reach the same spot.
49. To avoid rollbacks when you start, you should:
if you have manual transmission, partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
release the parking brake only when you have applied enough engine power.
All of the above.
50. How should you hold the steering wheel?
Firmly, with your left hand at the top of the wheel and the right hand at the bottom of the wheel
Firmly, with your hands on opposite sides of the wheel
With your left hand on the wheel
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