CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (KENTUCKY)

11. The service brake system:
applies and releases the parking brakes.
applies and releases the brakes when you use the brake pedal during normal driving.
applies and releases the emergency brake.
None of the above.
12. When you are driving in heavy traffic, the safest thing to do is to:
drive at the posted speed limit.
drive 10 mph below the speed of other traffic.
drive 10 mph below the speed limit.
drive at the speed of other traffic (without going at an illegal or unsafe speed).
13. When driving on a slippery surface, you should do all of the following except:
watch far enough ahead to keep a steady speed.
keep a shorter following distance.
adjust braking to conditions.
not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
14. To avoid blinding other drivers, you should dim within ____ of an oncoming vehicle.
250 feet
100 feet
1000 feet
500 feet
15. After an accident, an improper use of flares could cause:
the springs to put on the brakes.
a fire if spilled fuel is on the ground.
the vehicle to slide back and forth.
air pressure to build from 50 to 100 psi within 2 minutes.
16. You cannot inspect sealed loads, but you should:
check that you do not exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
check that the content matches the description on the shipping paper.
check that the lightest parts of the cargo are under the heaviest parts.
make sure the cargo is piled up high.
17. You are driving on a two-lane road. If an oncoming driver has drifted into your lane:
you should brake as hard as you can.
you should downshift.
a move to your right is best.
a move to your left is best.
18. When conducting a pre-trip inspection:
the inspection report should only be reviewed if you will be carrying passengers.
you should review the last vehicle inspection report.
the vehicle inspection report should not be reviewed unless your supervisor tells you to do so.
None of the above.
19. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of fatigue?
Difficulty focusing
Adjust your speed depending on driving conditions
Missing exits
Rubbing eyes
20. When using double clutching to shift gears, if you are having difficulty putting the vehicle into the next gear you should:
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.
force the lever until you put the vehicle into the next gear.
prevent the transmission from shifting up beyond the selected gear.
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