KANSAS CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. Your driver license doesn't have the hazardous materials endorsement. You can drive a vehicle that carries hazardous materials if:
one of your passengers has the hazardous materials endorsement.
you are transporting hazardous materials for less than 50 miles.
the vehicle does not require placards.
All of the above.
32. ______ is responsible for the safe operation of a vehicle.
The vehicle owner
The mechanic
The supervisor
The driver
33. If your cargo only fills one-third of the length of your trailer, make sure your cargo is:
centered and spread out as much as possible.
to one side and as close to the ground as possible.
piled up high with heavy cargo on top.
loaded so there is a high center of gravity.
34. When driving in heavy rain:
drive alongside other vehicles if possible.
avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water if possible.
take curves at higher speeds and brake while in curves.
All of the above.
35. The most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection is:
Liability insurance
Employer liability
Safety
Property damage requirements
36. If you have to drive off the road, you should:
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
leave the road completely.
brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
37. After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop a short while later to:
deflate the tire to 10 psi.
decrease tire pressure.
check tread separation.
check the tightness of the nuts.
38. When using double clutching to shift gears, if you are having difficulty putting the vehicle into the next gear you should:
prevent the transmission from shifting up beyond the selected gear.
force the lever until you put the vehicle into the next gear.
return to neutral, release the clutch, increase the engine speed to match the road speed, and try again.
reduce the engine speed to drop back to the previous gear.
39. While crossing railroad tracks, you should:
shift up.
not shift gears.
shift down.
stop, then look and listen for the train.
40. What is countersteering?
Turning the steering wheel quickly the other way after steering in an emergency situation.
Driving too fast for conditions.
Locking your wheels while turning in an emergency situation.
Staying off the brake while steering to the right to avoid an accident.
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