CDL PRACTICE TEST (IL) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

11. Vehicle inspections:
should be performed once a week.
should only be done when a vehicle defect is found.
are important because vehicle defects found during an inspection could save you problems later.
should not be done by the shipper.
12. When more cargo is piled up in a truck, the center of gravity moves:
higher up from the road.
to the left side of the truck.
to the right side of the truck.
closer to the ground.
13. When your drive wheels have poor traction, you should:
only use the retarder on the rear wheels.
only use the retarder on the front wheels.
turn the retarder off.
turn the retarder on.
14. When switching gears, if you remain too long in Neutral:
you may have difficulty putting the vehicle into the next gear.
the vehicle will speed up.
the brakes won't work.
the ABS won't work.
15. When driving a 50-foot truck at 40 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
4 seconds
8 seconds
5 seconds
6 seconds
16. When should you downshift automatic transmissions?
When going down grades
When you use the brake pedal during normal driving
When going up steep grades
When going around curves
17. Stopping distance can be affected by:
Temperature
Time of day
Speed
All of the above.
18. You have two tie-downs on a 15 foot load. How many more tie-downs do you need to secure cargo and keep it from shifting or falling?
Three
Two
None
One
19. How many drinks per hour can be handled by the liver?
About 1 drink per hour.
About 2 drinks per hour.
About 4 drinks per hour.
About 3 drinks per hour.
20. Which of the following is NOT correct? An ABS system:
is a safety anti-skid braking system.
helps you avoid wheel lock up.
reduces the braking pressure to a safe level.
helps you stop faster.
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