CDL General Knowledge Test (Illinois) - Practice Test

41. Driving dry bulk tanks requires special care. Why?
The load can shift.
Their weight and size can make it more difficult to stop quickly.
They have a high center of gravity.
All of the above.
42. To test the service brake:
push the brake pedal firmly while going about 5 mph.
shift your transmission to a low gear, pump the brake pedal three times, then hold it down for five seconds.
push the brake pedal firmly while slowly moving backward.
gently try to pull forward with the trailer parking brake on, then release the brake.
43. You are more at risk of being fatigued:
when driving alone.
after getting more than 8 hours of sleep.
when stopping periodically during long trips.
when driving during the day.
44. If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
slow down until your vehicle comes to a complete stop.
decide what to do as soon as you know your brakes do not work.
stay on the road and keep looking for the next available escape ramp.
set the parking brake and park in an open area.
45. When faced with an emergency, drivers should:
immediately drive to the nearest police station.
make a U-turn and go in the opposite direction.
drive away as quickly as possible.
come to a stop if it is safe to do so.
46. Which of the following is NOT one of the four a basic skills needed to operate a commercial vehicle?
Ability to back the vehicle safely
Ability to steer
Ability to accelerate
Ability to multitask while driving
47. In a dual air brake system, if one air system is very low on pressure:
the effect won't be noticeable for the first 50 miles.
you should pump the brakes to restore pressure.
either the front or rear brakes will not be operating fully.
you should drive and brake as you always have.
48. Which of the following should be checked for looseness, sticking, damage, or improper setting?
Clutch
Accelerator
Steering wheel
All of the above.
49. After beginning a trip, you should inspect your cargo:
within the first 50 miles.
within the first 100 miles.
during your first rest stop.
before the last 25 miles.
50. To prevent rollover, you should:
place the cargo near the rear of the trailer.
put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
place the cargo near the front of the trailer.
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