IN CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. ______ must report accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials to the proper government agency.
The shipper
The carrier
The driver
All of the above.
12. The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:
the weight of the liquid.
the amount the liquid will expand in transit.
legal weight limits.
All of the above.
13. Which of the following statements about brake shoes is true?
Brake drums must have cracks longer than half the width of the friction area.
brakes can fade or fail from excessive heat caused by relying too much on the engine braking effect.
Brake shoes should be thinner than ¼ inch.
None of the above.
14. Loose engine belts will:
improve fuel efficiency.
will make it easier to stop quickly.
should not be tightened.
not turn the water pump and/or fan properly, which will result in overheating.
15. Which of these is FALSE? The spare tire must:
be properly inflated.
be approved by the truck manufacturer.
not be damaged.
be the proper size.
16. Which of the following is a clue to a drunk driver?
Driving with the flow of traffic
Waiting too long at a stop
Not changing lanes
Driving at a constant speed
17. Drivers should watch out for black ice when the temperature is ______ freezing and the road looks ______.
above; dry
above; wet
below; wet
below; dry
18. You should signal your intention to turn at least ____ before turning or changing lanes.
50 feet
75 feet
100 feet
250 feet
19. During freezing weather, which area is most likely to be slippery after it rains?
Roads that look wet.
Bridges.
Shaded areas.
All of the above.
20. Confused drivers may:
change lanes for no apparent reason.
stop without warning.
change direction suddenly.
All of the above.
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