IN CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

11. Which of the following is NOT a type of retarder?
Hydraulic
Engine
Anti-lock
Electric
12. As part of your pre-trip inspection, make sure:
the cargo is balanced properly.
the vehicle is not overloaded.
your cargo does not obscure your view.
All of the above.
13. When you have to back, you should use a helper:
when you need to back on a curved path.
only when backing toward the right side.
whenever possible.
only when you back up with a trailer.
14. When driving through a construction zone, you should:
maintain your speed, unless there are people working on or near the roadway.
watch for pavement drop-offs.
turn on your parking lights.
immediately come to a full stop and check for pedestrians.
15. Black ice is:
dirty snow.
a thin layer of ice clear enough that you can see the road underneath it.
rain and snow mixed.
wet ice.
16. Whenever you back up with a trailer, position your vehicle so you can back in a straight line. If you must back on a curved path, back toward:
the driver's side.
the right side.
Neither side (do not back).
Either side.
17. Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
taking the foot off the accelerator.
applying the brakes firmly.
coming to a complete stop.
speeding up.
18. If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:
check your rearview mirrors to see if you have a flat tire.
brake hard and pull off the road.
hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
19. Which of the following statements about tire failure is true?
If the steering feels heavy, it may be a sign one of the rear tires has failed.
Any time you hear a tire blow, you would be safest to assume it is not yours.
It can take a few seconds for your vehicle to react, and you might think it was some other vehicle.
All of the above.
20. To test your parking brake, do the following:
Set the parking brake, and gently pull against it in a low gear.
Speed up to 15 mph, then set the parking brake.
Set the parking brake while going downhill.
Speed up to 5 mph, then set the parking brake.
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