KANSAS CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

21. Before transporting sealed loads, you should check that:
the load can be inspected.
the seal numbers match the placard numbers.
the load is properly secured.
All of the above.
22. Which of these describes the proper braking technique when driving on a long and steep downgrade?
Apply the brakes until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph, then release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
Apply the brakes. When your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed, release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
Release the brakes until your speed is 5 mph above your safe speed, then apply the brakes. When your speed has decreased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
All of the above.
23. With low beams, drivers can see ahead about:
100 feet
250 feet
150 feet
15 feet
24. Combination vehicles usually require _________ single commercial vehicles.
more driving skill than
the same level of skill as
less driving skill than
None of the above.
25. Nitric acid should:
loaded above other products.
piled up high with heavy cargo on top.
not be loaded above any other product.
stacked to the ceiling.
26. What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?
A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.
When a driver stops and pulls forward to get a better position.
A specific maneuver used to decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
Using the speedometer to know when to shift up.
27. The safety valve installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air is set to open:
every 15 minutes.
if there is too little pressure.
at 30 psi.
if there is too much pressure.
28. To stay alert while driving, you should:
avoid medications that can cause drowsiness.
never open the window or use the air conditioner.
rely on caffeine.
All of the above.
29. When your rear wheels lock up, you may:
skid, jackknife, or spin the vehicle.
lose steering control.
gain better control of the vehicle.
All of the above.
30. If you must stop on or by a one-way or divided highway, where should you place the three reflective triangles?
10 feet and 100 feet toward the approaching traffic, and 200 feet in front of the vehicle.
100 feet and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic, and 10 feet in front of the vehicle.
10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic.
10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet in front of the vehicle.
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