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