CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (LA) - PRACTICE TEST

41. Which of the following is NOT true?
ABS won't compensate for poor brake maintenance.
ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
ABS will change the way you normally brake.
42. To test your parking brake, do the following:
Set the parking brake while going downhill.
Speed up to 15 mph, then set the parking brake.
Set the parking brake, and gently pull against it in a low gear.
Speed up to 5 mph, then set the parking brake.
43. Which of these vehicles must come to a complete stop at railroad grade crossings?
School buses
Heavy equipment
Trucks carrying explosives
All of the above.
44. Air pressure should build up in a single air system, within about:
10 minutes.
1 minute.
15 minutes.
3 minutes.
45. What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?
Liability insurance.
It's required by law.
To avoid fines.
Safety for yourself and for other road users.
46. Which of the following statements about cargo weight is true?
The shipper loads the cargo, and the driver is not responsible for recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.
States have maximums for GVWRs, GCWRs and axle weights. You must keep weights within legal limits.
It is always safe to operate at legal maximum weights.
All of the above.
47. The 2 special conditions where you should downshift are:
Before starting up a hill and before finishing a curve.
Before starting up a hill and after finishing a curve.
Before starting down a hill and before entering a curve.
While going down hill and after finishing a curve.
48. When backing a trailer, you should:
turn the steering wheel toward the direction you want to go.
avoid using the brakes.
turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the turn.
try to position your vehicle so you can back on a curved path.
49. The height of a vehicle's center of gravity is important for safe handling. Why?
Trucks with a high center of gravity have better traction.
Trucks with a high center of gravity can roll over at the posted speed limit for a curve.
A high center of gravity means you are less likely to tip over.
All of the above.
50. When making a turn you should:
make gestures to get the attention of other drivers.
signal early.
honk your horn.
turn the signal off before entering the turn.
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