INDIANA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. What should you do at an accident scene, among other things, to help prevent another accident?
If you are stopping to help, park in the area immediately around the accident.
Stay in your vehicle and file an accident report.
Put on your 4-way emergency flashers.
Call for assistance.
12. To test the service brake:
push the brake pedal firmly while going about 5 mph.
gently try to pull forward with the trailer parking brake on, then release the brake.
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.
13. Hanging meat in a refrigerated truck can be:
a very stable load with a low center of gravity.
a very stable load if properly distributed.
a very unstable load with a low center of gravity.
a very unstable load with a high center of gravity.
14. Which of these is NOT something you should check during the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment?
Engine oil level
Worn electrical wiring insulation
Brake controls
Coolant level in radiator
15. Activities inside the vehicle that can distract your attention include:
picking up something that fell.
adjusting the radio.
talking to passengers.
All of the above.
16. Air tank drains:
are used to move air to the brakes.
protect the tanks and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
are used to remove water and oil from the air tanks.
should not be used in wet weather.
17. After a trip:
you should replace the battery.
you should inspect the vehicle.
you should get the oil changed.
you should place the vehicle out of service.
18. When the road is very slippery, you should:
apply the brakes often to keep the linings dry.
use the parking brake instead of the service brake.
stop at the first safe place.
downshift to stop.
19. Containerized loads are used:
when transporting liquids.
when the cargo has been or will be carried by rail or ship.
when the cargo exceeds the weight limit.
when transporting explosives.
20. When the spring brakes are on, you should never:
upshift.
push the brake pedal down.
change lanes.
decrease your speed.
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