CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (MISSISSIPPI)

21. If a load is placed on one side of the trailer:
the steering axle weight will be too light to steer safely.
making turns may be easier.
a rollover is more likely.
your brakes won't work.
22. Which of the following statements about tire failure is true?
Any time you hear a tire blow, you would be safest to assume it is not yours.
If the steering feels heavy, it may be a sign one of the rear tires has failed.
It can take a few seconds for your vehicle to react, and you might think it was some other vehicle.
All of the above.
23. Checking your vehicle's suspension system includes checking:
the mounting brackets.
the air suspension systems.
the tires.
All of the above.
24. Rough acceleration can cause:
mechanical damage.
damage electrical and brake lines.
tire damage.
All of the above.
25. Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles:
only when traveling out of state.
if they believe there may be a mechanical problem.
routinely before operating the vehicle, during a trip and at the end of the trip, day, or tour of duty.
only when transporting hazardous materials.
26. It is safer to drive over (rather than to avoid) which of the following?
Paper and cloth sacks
Cardboard boxes
Plastic containers
None of the above.
27. When driving, you should check your mirrors:
every 4 seconds.
only when there may be a problem.
regularly.
every 10 seconds.
28. when you apply the service brake at 5 mph, which of the following might indicate a problem?
The vehicle stops when the brake is applied.
The tongue/draw-bar is not bent.
The vehicle pulls to one side or the other.
All the other answers are correct.
29. When steering to avoid a crash, you should:
lock your wheels while turning.
not turn any more than needed to clear the hazard.
accelerate and steer at the same time.
apply the brake while you are turning.
30. Federal, State, and local regulations concerning commercial vehicle weight, securing cargo, and covering loads vary widely. You should obey:
Local regulations
Federal regulations
State regulations
All of the above.
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