CDL PRACTICE TEST (IN) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

11. Which of the following will not prevent distracted driving?
Planning your route before you begin driving.
Using your phone only when there is no traffic around you.
Clearing the vehicle of any unnecessary objects.
Pre-programming radio stations.
12. Use your four-way emergency flashers:
when parked at the side of the road.
when stopping at railroad highway crossings.
to warn drivers behind you that people are working on the road.
All of the above.
13. If you must drive through a deep puddle you should:
speed up to get through the puddle as quickly as possible.
start slowly and Speed up smoothly and gradually so the vehicle does not jerk.
apply the brakes until your speed reaches 40 mph.
slow down and place transmission in a low gear.
14. If an aggressive driver confronts you, you should NOT:
ignore gestures.
try to let them pass.
make eye contact.
try to get out of their way.
15. The best way to test the trailer service brakes is to:
pull forward quickly, then apply the trailer brakes with your hand control.
put the handbrake on when there are no vehicles around you.
accelerate to the maximum possible speed, then apply the trailer brakes fully.
None of the above.
16. Broken suspension parts:
hold up the vehicle and its load and keep the axles in place.
can be extremely dangerous.
should not be a concern unless you are driving on steep grades.
All of the above.
17. When driving in hot weather, drivers should inspect tires:
every 4 hours or every 200 miles.
every 3 hours or every 75 miles.
every 2 hours or every 100 miles.
every hour or every 50 miles.
18. Drivers operating CMVs must notify their employer within ______ of a conviction for any traffic violation (except parking).
3 days
14 days
7 days
30 days
19. When approaching a vehicle as part of a pre-trip inspection, which of the following could be a sign of trouble?
Inflated tires
Parking brake is on
Fresh oil under the vehicle
All of the above
20. Name two causes of tire fires.
Driver smoking and poor ventilation.
Under-inflated tires and dual tires that touch
Excessive braking
Mismatched tires and road debris.
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