GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST KANSAS - PRACTICE TEST

11. Which of the following statements about accelerating is TRUE?
Rough acceleration can cause mechanical damage.
When traction is poor, you should avoid speeding up gradually.
If the drive wheels begin to spin, speed up to regain traction.
All of the above.
12. Which of the following statements about engine overheating is true?
Low speeds create more heat for the engine.
You should never shut off an overheated engine until it cools.
You should never remove the radiator cap or any part of the pressurized system until the system has cooled.
None of the above.
13. Placards are:
signs that warn others to stay at least 500 feet away from the vehicle.
signs put on the inside of a vehicle that remind the driver of the type of cargo he or she is carrying.
used to warn others when the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) exceeds 10,000 pounds.
signs put on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo.
14. Drivers transporting cargo are responsible for:
making sure the cargo is properly secured.
inspecting the cargo.
recognizing overloads.
All of the above.
15. The _______ applies and releases the brakes when you use the brake pedal during normal driving.
emergency brake system
service brake system
parking brake system
trailer brake system
16. Empty trucks require greater stopping distances. True or False?
False, but only for trucks built on or after March 1, 1998.
True.
True, but only on wet surfaces.
False.
17. When driving at night, to avoid glare from oncoming vehicles you should:
look directly at lights of oncoming vehicles.
look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking.
put your own high beams on when other drivers do not put their low beams on.
wear sunglasses.
18. Which of the following can cause front-wheel skid?
Driving too fast for conditions.
Cargo loaded so not enough weight is on the front axle.
Lack of tread on the front tires.
All of the above.
19. When a combination vehicle goes around a corner:
the rear wheels of the trailer will never off-track.
the front and rear wheels follow a different path.
the driver must keep the rear of your vehicle far away from the curb.
All of the above.
20. Weight that is loaded so there is a high center of gravity:
causes greater chance of rollover.
reduces the chance that the load will shift to the side or fall off.
makes a vehicle easier to handle.
All of the above.
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