GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST KANSAS - PRACTICE TEST

21. The size of motorcycles can cause you to misjudge their speed and distance. You should:
check twice for motorcycles before pulling out into traffic.
never share lanes with motorcycles.
use extra caution before you pull out in front of a motorcycle.
All of the above.
22. Bracing is used to:
make cargo easier to unload.
prevent movement of cargo.
increase the height of the vehicle’s center of gravity.
protect the cargo from weather.
23. Which of the following statements about retarders is NOT correct?
You should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
Retarders reduce reduce brake wear.
Retarders help you avoid skids.
Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
24. When driving a 50 foot vehicle at 50 mph, how much space should you keep in front of you?
5 seconds
6 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds
25. When you inspect the front of your vehicle as part of the walk around inspection, you check all of the following EXCEPT:
the condition of the steering system.
the air pressure gauge.
the condition of the windshield.
the condition of your front axle.
26. During the vehicle inspection, you should check your clutch for:
Sticking
Damage
Looseness
All of the above.
27. What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
Hold-your-own in your travel lane
Ignore gestures
Make eye contact
Challenge them by speeding up
28. Which of these is a possible consequence of forcing an automatic transmission into a lower gear at high speed?
Loss of hydraulic pressure
Loss of all engine braking effect
Loss of steering control
All of the above.
29. Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
Push in the clutch and shift to the higher gear at the same time.
Release the accelerator, push in the clutch and shift to neutral at the same time.
Release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time.
Accelerate while pressing the clutch and turn toward the driver's side.
30. Before you back into an area, you should __________ overhanging hazards like trees, branches or electric wires.
ask someone else to check for
look out of the windows for
get out of the vehicle and check for
check your mirrors to be aware of
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