KY CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

41. Why should you complete an after-trip inspection report?
To prove that you finished your trip.
To help the motor carrier know when the vehicle needs repairs.
So you won't be held responsible for any subsequent damage.
All of the above.
42. On a tractor-trailer equipped with a trailer brake hand valve, the hand valve can be used to:
keep from rolling back.
hold compressed air.
reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding.
prevent movement of cargo.
43. To make sure you always have overhead clearance, you must be aware that ________ may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted.
the weight of the cargo
water on the road
packed snow
warm temperatures
44. If your drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
use the parking brake.
take your foot off the accelerator.
use the Anti-lock Braking System.
pump the brake pedal three times.
45. Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
swerving to the left.
taking your foot off the accelerator.
applying the brakes firmly.
swerving to the right.
46. Which of the following statements about stopping distance is true?
Braking distance is the distance your vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while you are braking.
Reaction distance is the distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before you hit the brakes.
Perception distance is the distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
All of the above.
47. If you feel drowsy while driving, you should:
fall asleep.
get some coffee.
pull off the road and get some rest.
stop yawning.
48. 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 slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
Retarders help you avoid skids.
49. When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
leaking shock absorbers.
cracked or broken spring hangers.
All of the above.
50. During the after-trip inspection, if you notice anything affecting safety or potentially leading to a mechanical breakdown, you should:
tell the shipper to make a written report.
try to fix the problem yourself.
make a written report.
ask the motor carrier to make a written report.
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