CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (LOUISIANA)

11. _________ is the distance it takes to stop in ideal conditions once the brakes are applied.
Braking distance
Perception distance
Stopping distance
Safe following distance
12. When driving on slippery surfaces, you should:
change lanes often.
not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
make turns as quickly as possible.
All of the above.
13. The following are some causes of vehicle fires:
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch
Tailgating while smoking
Tight turns and gravel roads
All of the above.
14. When you have to back, you should use a helper:
when you need to back on a curved path.
only when backing toward the right side.
whenever possible.
only when you back up with a trailer.
15. _____ is a thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces.
Blue ice
Grey ice
White ice
Black ice
16. ABS brakes help you:
find an escape route when the service brakes fail.
lock up the wheels in an emergency stop.
avoid wheel lock up.
downshift before starting down a hill.
17. When approaching a vehicle as part of a pre-trip inspection, the driver should look under the vehicle for all of the following except:
Grease
Fresh oil
Coolant
Windshield wiper fluid
18. Engine oil pressure should come up to normal within _________ after the engine is started.
ten minutes
seconds
two minutes
five minutes
19. Which of the following statements about driving in cold weather is true?
You should use windshield washer antifreeze.
An engine cannot overheat when the weather is very cold.
Brakes will never fade or fail from excessive heat caused by using them too much.
Exhaust system leaks are less dangerous in cold weather.
20. At highway speeds, good drivers look at least _______ ahead.
1/4 mile
1 mile
150 feet
1/2 feet
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