GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST LOUISIANA - PRACTICE TEST

21. Which of the following could cause poisonous carbon monoxide to enter the cab?
Lack of engine coolant
Wrong type of fuel
Lack of engine oil
Exhaust system leaks
22. To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should stop braking and:
countersteer.
keep your foot off the clutch.
accelerate slightly.
pull of the road.
23. After drinking, which of the following can help you sober up?
Taking a cold shower.
Drinking black coffee. The caffeine will eliminate the effects of alcohol.
Taking a cold shower after drinking.
None of the above.
24. Name 2 causes of tire fires.
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
Driver smoking and bleeding tar.
Over-inflated tires and duals that touch.
Loose connections and poor ventilation.
25. What is an important thing to remember about emergency braking?
The more heavily loaded semitrailer trailer should be in the rear.
Pushing down on the brake pedal as hard as you can will only keep the wheels locked up and cause a skid.
You should never use stab braking.
Your natural response (hitting the brakes) is never the right solution.
26. Whether or not they load and secure the cargo themselves, drivers are responsible for:
making sure the cargo does not restrict access to emergency equipment.
recognizing poorly balanced weight.
knowing the cargo does not obscure the view ahead or to the sides.
All of the above.
27. Before you back into an area, you should __________ overhanging hazards like trees, branches or electric wires.
ask someone else to check for
check your mirrors to be aware of
get out of the vehicle and check for
look out of the windows for
28. Brake fade results from:
wet brakes.
using brakes in cold weather.
excessive heat caused by using brakes too much.
All of the above.
29. When driving, do NOT:
try to help out other drivers by signaling when it is safe to pass.
assume that vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists see you whenever you are about to pass them.
warn the drivers behind by flashing your brake lights if you see a hazard that will require slowing down.
put your turn signal on before changing lanes.
30. Checking the engine compartment during the seven-step inspection does NOT include checking:
the engine oil temperature.
the battery fluid level.
the power steering fluid level.
the engine oil level.
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