IA CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

21. To keep your vehicle from rolling back when you start, you should:
turn the engine off before you take your foot off the brake.
apply the emergency brake whenever necessary.
partly engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake.
22. Distracted driving may be caused by _________ while driving.
reading billboards
adjusting the radio
All of the above.
23. Which of the following is a reason to cover cargo?
To protect the cargo from weather
To protect people from spilled cargo
All of the above.
24. An antilock braking system (ABS):
requires a change in the way you brake.
in order to work, requires you to apply the brakes as hard as you can.
None of the above:
25. Which of the following is true about curved mirrors?
In a curved mirror things seem closer than they really are.
They are illegal in most States.
In a curved mirror everything appears smaller than it would if you were looking at it directly.
26. During your pre-trip inspection, you should check:
Warning flashers.
Tire tread depth.
All of the above.
27. Whenever you are about to pass a pedestrian, bicyclist, or vehicle, you should assume that they:
could suddenly move in front of you.
will move out of your lane of traffic.
can see you.
28. When inspecting mirrors and windshields for dirt, cracks, illegal stickers, and other obstructions to seeing clearly, you should:
write all necessary adjustments in your pre-trip inspection.
leave it as is and write any instructions or notes on the vehicle inspection guide.
clean and adjust as necessary.
29. If you experience a tire failure, do NOT:
hold the steering wheel firmly.
stay off the brake (unless you're about to run into something).
apply the brakes as hard as you can.
30. If your vehicle is equipped with a retarder, you should turn it off:
when you are running late.
when you are driving in heavy traffic.
whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
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