IL CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. In an emergency, if you have to drive off the road you should:
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
stay on the shoulder (if possible) until your vehicle has come to a stop.
avoid using the brakes until your speed has dropped.
All of the above.
12. Alcohol:
improves reaction time.
improves muscle coordination.
does not affect judgement.
impairs depth perception.
13. Which of the following are key steering system parts?
Leaf spring, torque rod, front axle hanger
Lug nuts, rims, tire
Axle, main spring, spring shackle
Tie rod, drag link, spindle
14. Regrooved tires:
cannot be used on the rear wheels of buses.
cannot be used on the front wheels of buses.
cannot be used on the wheels of buses.
None of the above.
15. If a shipping paper describes both hazardous and non-hazardous products, the hazardous materials must be:
listed at the bottom.
identified by an "H" placed before the shipping description.
entered first.
written in a larger font.
16. If you doubt you have enough space to pass under a bridge, you should:
go slowly.
turn on your 4-way emergency flashers.
turn on your headlights.
drive faster.
17. Placards must be at least _____ inches square.
12.6
5
9.84
21.2
18. To release the parking brakes:
pull the parking brake control knob out.
pump the brake pedal 3 times.
push the parking brake control knob in.
place the parking brake control knob in Neutral.
19. If your vehicle is equipped with a retarder, you should turn it off:
when you need to accelerate suddenly.
when you are driving in heavy traffic.
whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
when you are running late.
20. For safety during a trip, you should:
pull off the road and stop.
use your senses to check for problems.
shift into a lower gear.
drive on the shoulder of the road.
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