CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (MINNESOTA)

11. Overloading can have bad effects on all of the following except:
Braking
Speed control
Steering
Exhaust system
12. When backing a trailer, you should turn the steering wheel to the right to make the trailer go left (or vice versa). Once the trailer starts to turn, you should:
turn the wheel more  in the direction you want to go.
turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
keep backing up.
None of the above.
13. When should you be particularly careful about high winds?
When going downhill
When driving at night
When driving in winter
When emerging from a tunnel
14. How should you apply the brakes when going down a steep downgrade?
Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
You should not brake, and only use engine braking to prevent brake failure.
Apply the brakes when you reach the bottom of the downgrade.
Apply the brakes whenever you reach your safe speed, until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed.
15. It is important to shift gears correctly to keep:
the engine warm.
the engine oil flowing.
control of the vehicle.
the engine cool.
16. Axle weight is defined as:
The weight of the trailer, including the axles
The maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure
The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles
None of the above.
17. If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, place your warning devices:
10 feet, 50 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic.
50 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic.
10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic.
100 feet, 200 feet, and 300 feet toward the approaching traffic.
18. If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
try to move away safely.
remain calm and relaxed.
avoid eye contact.
All of the above.
19. To apply the parking brakes:
push the brake pedal three times.
push the parking brake control knob in.
pull the parking brake control knob out.
place the parking brake control knob in Neutral.
20. When driving a 60 foot truck at 35 mph in ideal conditions, you should keep at least _______ of space in front of you.
6 seconds
4 seconds
5 seconds
12 seconds
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