KY CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. If the engine catches fire, you should:
avoid shooting foam from the vehicle's underside.
turn off the engine as soon as you can.
pull into a service station and notify the emergency services.
open the hood as soon as you can.
32. The earliest way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
by releasing the brakes.
by checking your mirrors.
by checking the jackknife sensor.
by hearing squeaking noises from the wheels.
33. When your drive wheels have poor traction, you should:
turn the retarder on.
turn the retarder off.
only use the retarder on the rear wheels.
only use the retarder on the front wheels.
34. When approaching a traffic light that has been green for a long time, you should:
maintain your current speed.
start slowing down and be ready to stop.
speed up to get through the light.
None of the above.
35. Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane, especially when:
going into tunnels.
driving alongside other vehicles.
coming out of tunnels.
driving at speeds below 40 mph.
36. When passing a vehicle, you should NOT:
assume the other driver does not see you.
at night, flash your lights from low to high beam and back.
drive carefully enough to avoid an accident.
keep blowing your horn while passing.
37. When the road is very slippery, you should:
downshift to stop.
use the parking brake instead of the service brake.
apply the brakes often to keep the linings dry.
stop at the first safe place.
38. A vehicle inspection should be done in the same order each time:
because it is required by law.
so you are less likely to forget something.
because the report must be written in that order.
because it's much quicker.
39. Hanging meat in a refrigerated truck can be:
a very stable load if properly distributed.
a very unstable load with a high center of gravity.
a very stable load with a low center of gravity.
a very unstable load with a low center of gravity.
40. The space under a heavily loaded vehicle can be very small. This can cause problems:
on unpaved yards.
when crossing railroad tracks.
on dirt roads.
All of the above.
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