ILLINOIS CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

41. What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?
You can avoid a head-on collision.
Someone may be passing to the left.
There may be a shoulder that you can steer into.
All of the above.
42. When driving, you should check your mirrors:
regularly.
every 4 seconds.
every 10 seconds.
only when there may be a problem.
43. You should check wheel bearing seals for:
leaks.
illegal stickers.
broken leaf springs.
gasoline.
44. How can you avoid rolling back when you start your vehicle?
Use stab braking before you engage the clutch.
Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
Accelerate quickly so the vehicle does not jerk.
All of the above.
45. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of fatigue?
Yawning repeatedly
Engaging in conversation with a passenger
Trouble keeping your head up
Trouble remembering the last few miles driven
46. Front-end header boards:
protect you from your cargo in case of an emergency stop.
block the forward movement of your cargo.
protect you from your cargo in case of a crash.
All of the above.
47. Which of the following is a common cause of fire?
Short circuits due to loose connections.
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
Improperly sealed cargo.
All of the above.
48. _________ is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others.
Passive driving
Road rage
Angry driving
Aggressive driving
49. If you feel drowsy while driving, you should:
get some coffee.
fall asleep.
stop yawning.
pull off the road and get some rest.
50. Which of the following statements about cargo weight is true?
The shipper loads the cargo, and the driver is not responsible for recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.
It is always safe to operate at legal maximum weights.
States have maximums for GVWRs, GCWRs and axle weights. You must keep weights within legal limits.
All of the above.
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