GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST MISSISSIPPI - PRACTICE TEST

11. If you cannot see well enough while driving in cold weather, you should:
keep driving and check that the wiper blades press against the window hard enough to wipe the windshield clean.
stop safely and fix the problem.
reduce your speed and make sure the windshield washer works.
turn your defroster on and slow down until you can see again.
12. Wheel and rim problems include:
rust around wheel nuts.
missing clamps.
mismatched lock rings.
All of the above.
13. Empty trucks have the best braking. True or False?
It depends on the cargo.
False.
It depends on the truck.
True.
14. Which of the following is not a type of retarder?
Hydraulic
Pressure
Electric
Exhaust
15. When taking a curve you should:
slightly exceed the posted speed limit for the curve, as this will help you keep control.
brake in the curve to avoid to locking the wheels.
be in a gear that will let you accelerate slightly in the curve.
maintain the same speed you were traveling at before entering the curve.
16. When you are driving in heavy traffic, the safest thing to do is to:
drive 10 mph below the speed of other traffic.
drive 10 mph below the speed limit.
drive at the posted speed limit.
drive at the speed of other traffic (without going at an illegal or unsafe speed).
17. In an emergency, if you have to drive off the road you should:
stay on the shoulder (if possible) until your vehicle has come to a stop.
avoid using the brakes until your speed has dropped.
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
All of the above.
18. For an electrical equipment fire or a gasoline or oil fire, use:
water.
a type A:B:C or B:C fire extinguisher.
a type B:C fire extinguisher only.
a type D fire extinguisher only.
19. When you are involved in an accident and not seriously hurt, you need to:
care for the injured.
collect required information and report the accident.
protect the area and notify authorities.
All of the above.
20. To make an emergency using the stab braking method, you should:
fully apply the brakes until the wheels lock up, then stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
apply your brakes all the way, release the brakes when the wheels lock up, and apply the brakes again as soon as the wheels start rolling.
apply firm pressure to the brake pedal and hold for 6 seconds, then pump the pedal three times.
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