KANSAS CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. If there is a sign indicating "Maximum Safe Speed", you should:
consider it as a suggestion.
travel at the posted speed.
never exceed the speed shown.
know that it doesn't apply to vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds.
12. You must use ________ as the principal way of controlling your speed on downgrades.
the brake pedal
the braking effect of the engine
"Maximum Safe Speed"
controlled braking
13. If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:
pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
brake hard and pull off the road.
check your rearview mirrors to see if you have a flat tire.
14. When water collects on the road. your vehicle can:
stop suddenly.
hydroplane.
accelerate.
None of the above.
15. The tractor protection valve:
prevents the trailer from being accidentally released.
keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
keeps air in the brake system should the trailer develop a bad leak.
keeps air from going out if the air compressor develops a leak.
16. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:
release the accelerator and push in the clutch.
brake gently to slow down.
accelerate slightly.
immediately pull off the road.
17. Name 2 causes of tire fires.
Loose connections and poor ventilation.
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
Over-inflated tires and duals that touch.
Driver smoking and bleeding tar.
18. No matter how small the cargo is, it should have at least:
4 tie-downs.
2 tie-downs.
1 tie-down.
6 tie-downs.
19. When driving in very hot weather you should inspect your tires regularly. Why?
Air pressure increases with temperature.
Hydroplaning is more likely if tire pressure is low.
The minimum tread depth may vary.
All of the above.
20. When the temperature drops, which of the following surfaces will become icy first?
Off-ramps
Bridges
Underpasses
Curves
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