CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (KY) - PRACTICE TEST

11. You must have at least 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires and at least ___ inch on other tires.
4/32
3/32
1/32
2/32
12. Retarders:
reduce brake wear.
reduce the need for using your brakes.
help slow a vehicle.
All of the above.
13. Which of the following statements about overhead clearance is true?
The weight of a cargo van changes its height.
If the road causes your vehicle to tilt, you should drive a little closer to the side of the road.
You should assume the heights posted at bridges and overpasses are correct.
All of the above.
14. Cargo should be properly covered:
to block your view or someone else’s.
to protect people from spilled cargo.
to protect the weather from the cargo.
All of the above.
15. The safety relief valve is located:
on the dashboard.
in the front brake.
in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
on each end of the vehicle's axles.
16. When you use mirrors while driving on the road, you should:
only use one mirror.
never look back and forth between the mirrors and the road ahead.
check quickly.
focus on the mirrors for a long time.
17. If your ABS malfunctions:
you should immediately come to a complete stop.
you still have normal brake functions.
the service brake will not work.
the parking brakes will not work.
18. Name two causes of tire fires.
Under-inflated tires and dual tires that touch
Driver smoking and poor ventilation.
Excessive braking
Mismatched tires and road debris.
19. During a pre-trip inspection, to check your lights you should:
turn off the engine, turn on the headlights and 4-way emergency flashers, and get out of the vehicle.
check the yellow malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
with the engine running, turn on the headlights and 4-way emergency flashers, and get out of the vehicle.
with the engine running, put the vehicle in a forward gear and turn on the headlights.
20. When you check your tires, you should look for all of the following EXCEPT:
Tread separation
Dual tires that come in contact with parts of the vehicle
Mismatched sizes
Tires from different manufacturers
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