GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST INDIANA - PRACTICE TEST

31. The air storage tanks:
are connected to the engine through gears or a v-belt.
are used to hold compressed air.
protects the tank and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
stop the compressor from pumping air.
32. Empty trucks:
are higher than loaded trucks.
require greater stopping distances.
have less traction.
All of the above.
33. Why should you back toward the driver's side?
Backing toward the right side is dangerous.
You can see better.
You can watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
All of the above.
34. To avoid rollbacks when you start, you should:
release the parking brake only when you have applied enough engine power.
if you have manual transmission, partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
put on the parking brake whenever necessary.
All of the above.
35. In an emergency:
you should never turn to miss an obstacle.
you should keep one hand on the steering wheel.
stopping is not always the safest thing to do.
stopping is always the best thing to do.
36. When backing you should:
use driver-side backing.
not use a helper.
back and turn toward the right side.
avoid making pull-ups to reposition your vehicle.
37. The minimum tire tread depth for all tires other than front tires is:
2/32 inch
1/32 inch
4/32 inch
6/32 inch
38. You cannot inspect sealed loads, but you should:
check that the lightest parts of the cargo are under the heaviest parts.
make sure the cargo is piled up high.
check that the content matches the description on the shipping paper.
check that you do not exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
39. ______ is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others.
Road rage
Excessive driving
Aggressive driving
All of the above.
40. When backing a trailer, you should turn the steering wheel to the right to make the trailer go left (or vice versa). Once the trailer starts to turn, you should:
turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
turn the wheel more  in the direction you want to go.
keep backing up.
None of the above.
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