CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (MASSACHUSETTS)

11. You should check wheel bearing seals for:
illegal stickers.
gasoline.
broken leaf springs.
leaks.
12. When a vehicle goes around a corner, the rear wheels:
will turn freely.
will lock up.
follow a different path than the front wheels.
follow the same path as the front wheels.
13. Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?
Total weight of the vehicle and cargo
Length and steepness of grade
Weather
Time of day
14. If during vehicle inspection a tire is too hot to touch, you should:
immediately decrease air pressure.
let air out.
make sure there is enough engine oil on the tires.
remain stopped until the tire cools off.
15. Empty trucks:
have less traction.
are higher than loaded trucks.
require greater stopping distances.
All of the above.
16. Hydroplaning:
can occur only if there is a lot of water on the road.
is less likely if tire pressure is low.
can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
can occur at speeds as low as 10 mph, if there is a lot of water.
17. Multi-speed rear axles and auxiliary transmissions are used:
reduce exhaust emissions.
to make it easier to change gears.
to reduce brake wear.
to provide extra gears.
18. Too much weight on the steering axle can cause:
poor traction.
hard steering and damage to the steering axle and tires.
better handling.
None of the above.
19. Whenever you back up with a trailer, position your vehicle so you can back in a straight line. If you must back on a curved path, back toward:
Neither side (do not back).
the driver's side.
the right side.
Either side.
20. When driving trucks with trailers, drivers should:
avoid making sudden movements with the steering wheel.
push the brake pedal to the floor when braking.
make quick lane changes.
decrease their following distance.
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