CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (ID) - PRACTICE TEST

11. Which of the the following statements about fatigued or drowsy driving is true?
Fatigued drivers may be slower in making critical decisions.
Fatigued drivers are usually more alert because they are aware risk of being involved in an accident is higher.
Most people are less alert between 12 pm and 3 pm.
12. Which of the following statements about engine belts and driving in hot weather is true?
You can check v-belt tightness by pressing on the belts.
Loose belts will not turn the water pump and/or fan on properly.
All of the above.
13. Broken suspension parts can be very dangerous. When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
Broken leaves in a multi-leaf spring.
Spring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position.
All of the above.
14. When inspecting the cargo, make sure it is:
piled up.
not overloaded.
secured properly for the first 50 miles after beginning a trip.
15. How many drinks per hour can be handled by the liver?
About 2 drinks per hour.
About 3 drinks per hour.
About 1 drink per hour.
16. When a vehicle is hydroplaning:
the spray from large trucks reduces visibility.
the tires lose their contact with the road.
the clutch is stuck.
17. Regrooved tires:
cannot be used on the front wheels of buses.
cannot be used on the rear wheels of buses.
cannot be used on the wheels of buses.
18. Federal, State, and local regulations concerning commercial vehicle weight, securing cargo, and covering loads vary widely. You should obey:
Local regulations
Federal regulations
All of the above.
19. What should you do if your brakes fail while driving downhill, and no escape ramp is available?
use your parking brake to stop.
wait until you can find an escape ramp.
take the least hazardous escape route you can - and make the move as soon as possible.
20. You should you NOT sound your horn:
to alert another driver to a potential problem.
to alert another driver to your presence.
to tell other drivers that they made a mistake.
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