MN CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

21. If you are driving a 30 foot vehicle at 35 mph, you should leave at least _______ between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
3 seconds
4 seconds
1 seconds
2 seconds
22. Front brake limiting valves were used to:
reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding on slippery surfaces.
reduce exhaust emissions.
prevent overheating of the front tires.
reduce your speed so further braking or shifting is not required.
23. If you realize you are going to be later to your destination than you expected, you should:
exceed the posted speed limit when no other vehicles are near.
speed up.
do your best to avoid the delay.
deal with it and accept the delay.
24. When driving on slippery surfaces, a lack of spray from other vehicles indicates that:
ice has formed on the road.
there is no ice on the road surface.
the pavement is dry.
the road hasn't started to ice up yet.
25. Rollovers happen when drivers:
turn too fast.
stop too often.
brake too hard.
turn too slowly.
26. Which of the following statements about accelerating is TRUE?
Rough acceleration can cause mechanical damage.
When traction is poor, you should avoid speeding up gradually.
If the drive wheels begin to spin, speed up to regain traction.
All of the above.
27. Tie-downs must be strong enough:
to lift 1 1/2 the weight of the cargo.
to lift 2 1/2 the weight of the cargo.
to lift 1/2 the weight of the cargo.
to lift the weight of the cargo.
28. You should carefully check for traffic:
When driving through an intersection.
When approaching a curve.
As you approach an intersection.
All of the above.
29. If you are being tailgated, you should:
open up room in front of you.
increase your speed very gradually.
make quick changes.
turn on your taillights.
30. To test the service brake:
push the brake pedal firmly while going about 5 mph.
gently try to pull forward with the trailer parking brake on, then release the brake.
shift your transmission to a low gear, pump the brake pedal three times, then hold it down for five seconds.
push the brake pedal firmly while slowly moving backward.
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