CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (ILLINOIS)

21. Most hydraulic brake failures occur for one of two reasons, one of which is:
relying too much on the engine braking effect.
loss of hydraulic pressure.
excessive downshifting.
driving in cold weather.
22. Drivers should use their horn when needed, however they must be aware that using the horn:
consumes the battery.
is prohibited on interstate highways.
damages your hearing.
can startle other drivers.
23. Commercial vehicle drivers using GPS devices for assistance with routing and navigation should employ a device:
with a built-in voice assistant.
designed specifically for truck navigation.
with a screen larger than 6 inches.
with touch control.
24. During a pre-trip inspection, to check your lights you should:
turn off the engine, turn on the headlights and 4-way emergency flashers, and get out of the vehicle.
check the yellow malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
with the engine running, turn on the headlights and 4-way emergency flashers, and get out of the vehicle.
with the engine running, put the vehicle in a forward gear and turn on the headlights.
25. An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):
always shortens your stopping distance.
keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
lets you drive faster.
increases your normal braking capability.
26. Under-loaded front axles can:
cause poor traction.
make the steering axle weight too light to steer safely.
cause the drive wheels to spin easily.
All of the above.
27. After starting the engine the coolant temperature should:
rise gradually.
slowly decrease.
rise quickly.
hold steady.
28. Antilock brakes:
decrease your stopping distance.
let you drive faster.
help you stop faster.
None of the above.
29. When using a fire extinguisher, you should stay:
at least 10 feet away from the fire.
at whatever distance you think is safe.
as far away from the fire as possible.
as close to the fire as possible, without getting burnt.
30. An anti-lock braking system (ABS):
should help you steer around an obstacle while braking.
helps you avoid wheel lock up.
helps you avoid skids caused by over braking.
All of the above.
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