CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (KENTUCKY)

31. The use of brakes on a steep downgrade is:
dangerous, and should be avoided at all costs.
much more effective than the engine braking effect.
a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.
the main braking factor.
32. Use your four-way emergency flashers:
when stopping at railroad highway crossings.
to warn drivers behind you that people are working on the road.
when parked at the side of the road.
All of the above.
33. Blocking _______________ to keep it from sliding.
is used in the front, back, and/or sides of a piece of cargo
is used only in the back of a piece of cargo
goes from the upper part of the cargo to the floor
None of the above.
34. To test the parking brake:
turn off the engine.
gently try to pull forward with the parking brake on.
check that all shut-off valves are in the open position.
step on and off the brake pedal to reduce air pressure.
35. When backing, you should:
only use mirror on the driver's side.
use the mirrors on both sides.
back and turn toward the right side whenever possible.
back quickly.
36. Before driving a vehicle with a dual air system, allow time for the air compressor to build up a minimum of ____ pressure in both the primary and secondary systems.
25 psi
100 psi
75 psi
50 psi
37. Headlights:
should be out of adjustment.
should not be used when driving at night.
must be turned on a half hour before sunset to a half hour after sunrise.
can blind other drivers.
38. An alcohol evaporator:
used to reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding.
protects the air brake system from too much pressure.
is used to reduce the risk of ice in air brake valves and other parts during cold weather.
to hold compressed air.
39. Under a pressurized system, the radiator cap:
should never be removed until the system has cooled.
should never be hot.
should be removed when the coolant is hot.
should always be cool.
40. Which of the following statements is true?
Short-term or daily rental truck drivers are often not used to driving a large vehicle and may pose a hazard to you.
You can always trust other drivers to turn in the direction that their turn signal is indicating.
Delivery truck drivers are professionals and do not pose any hazard to you.
You do not have to worry about individuals driving cars with out-of-state license plates.
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