IN CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST
41.
Tests have shown that trucks with a high center of gravity are more likely to tip over, therefore you should:
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distribute the cargo so the majority of the weight is on the steering axle.
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put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
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distribute the cargo as low as possible.
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All of the above.
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42.
The definition of Gross Vehicle Weight is:
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Total weight of a single vehicle minus fuel
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Axle weight + cargo weight
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Total weight of cargo
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Total weight of a single vehicle + cargo
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43.
Truck tractors with air brakes built after March 1, 1997, are required to be equipped with:
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GPS
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anti-lock brakes.
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hydraulic brakes.
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a rear backup camera.
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44.
To correct a drive-wheel skid, you should NOT:
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Steer into the skid.
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Stop braking.
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Countersteer.
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Push in the clutch.
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45.
After the first stop, drivers must inspect the securement of the cargo:
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every 150 miles or every three hours.
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every 250 miles or every five hours.
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every 50 miles or every hour.
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every 100 miles or every two hours.
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46.
You should schedule trips:
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between the hours of 11 a.m. and midnight.
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between the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.
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for the hours you are normally awake.
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between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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47.
To prevent rollover, you should:
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drive slowly around on ramps and off ramps.
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keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
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go slowly around turns.
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All of the above.
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48.
When making a turn, you should cancel your turn signal:
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once you have completed the turn.
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once more than half of your vehicle is round the turn.
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once you have begun the turn.
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once the rear end of your cab has cleared the turn.
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49.
You should use your horn to:
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to let others know you are there.
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to let others know you are about to increase your speed.
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to let others know you are about to break.
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to let others know you are an experienced driver.
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50.
If a load is 10 feet long, the minimum number of tie-downs required is:
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2
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3
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1
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4
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