IN CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

21. If you are caught in strong winds, you should:
immediately take your foot off the accelerator.
keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and slow down or pull off the roadway.
speed up while keeping a strong grip on the steering wheel.
None of the above.
22. To keep your vehicle from rolling back when you start, you should:
apply the emergency brake whenever necessary.
partly engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake.
turn the engine off before you take your foot off the brake.
pump the brakes.
23. If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?
Aggressively pump the accelerator
Shift to neutral
Apply the parking brake
Fully engage the clutch
24. Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.
single clutching
triple clutching
double clutching
None of the above.
25. When transporting cargo, cargo securement must be checked within the first _____ miles of a trip and every _____ miles after.
50; 150
50; 250
150; 250
100; 150
26. In coming down a long, steep downgrade, which of the following is NOT a factor you should consider to select an appropriate safe speed?
Weather
Steepness of the grade
Your schedule
Road conditions
27. Hydroplaning:
is less likely if tire pressure is low.
can occur at speeds as low as 10 mph, if there is a lot of water.
can occur only if there is a lot of water on the road.
can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
28. If your drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
pump the brake pedal three times.
use the Anti-lock Braking System.
use the parking brake.
take your foot off the accelerator.
29. Vehicle inspections:
are not required for trips under 50 miles.
should only be performed by a certified mechanic.
are required by state and federal law.
are required once a month.
30. Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
Release the accelerator, push in the clutch and shift to neutral at the same time.
Push in the clutch and shift to the higher gear at the same time.
Release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time.
Accelerate while pressing the clutch and turn toward the driver's side.
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