CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (KANSAS)

31. Most heavy-duty vehicles use:
pressure brakes.
solid brakes.
air brakes.
hydraulic brakes.
32. With an engine fire, you should:
open the hood as soon as possible.
not shoot foam from the vehicle’s underside.
turn the engine off as soon as possible.
All of the above.
33. What is the most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper?
Go forward
Keep backing
Stop
Turn right
34. _________ is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others.
Angry driving
Passive driving
Aggressive driving
Road rage
35. Escape ramps:
have been built to stop runaway vehicles on steep downgrades.
are used to safely leave the highway.
can only be used by trucks or passenger vehicles.
All of the above.
36. Before loading or unloading any flammable liquids, you should:
turn on the headlights.
light up a cigarette.
start the engine.
turn off the engine.
37. Federal, State, and local regulations concerning commercial vehicle weight, securing cargo, and covering loads vary widely. You should obey:
Local regulations
Federal regulations
State regulations
All of the above.
38. Two of the most common causes of tire fires are:
Duals that touch and under-inflated tires.
Loose lug nuts and duals that touch.
Over-inflated tires and duals that touch.
Driver smoking and bleeding tar.
39. Your total stopping distance consists of __________ plus reaction distance plus braking distance.
passing distance
partial stopping distance
following distance
perception distance
40. An alcohol evaporator is important during:
hot weather.
cold weather.
windy weather.
dry weather.
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