CDL PRACTICE TEST (MO) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

11. The only way to stop a front-wheel skid is to:
let the vehicle slow down.
countersteer.
supply more power to the drive wheels.
12. When you double your speed from 20 to 40 mph, the braking distance:
stays about the same.
increases slightly.
is 4 times longer.
13. During a pre-trip inspection, when checking the power steering hoses, you should:
check that the brake chambers are not leaking.
check for leaks.
look for broken or distorted coil springs.
14. Objects that have fallen on the road:
can be a danger to your tires and wheel rims.
can be hazards.
All of the above.
15. Which of the following is NOT a reason for hydraulic brake failure?
Brake fade on long hills
Stab braking
Loss of hydraulic pressure
16. When driving through a construction zone, you should:
watch for pavement drop-offs.
turn on your parking lights.
maintain your speed, unless there are people working on or near the roadway.
17. 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.
18. When going down a long downgrade, the speed of your vehicle will likely:
stay the same.
decrease.
increase.
19. When using the controlled braking method, you:
repeatedly tap the brakes as fast as you can.
apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
apply the brakes all the way and release brakes when wheels lock up.
20. When you are driving on a slippery road, you should NOT:
keep a longer following distance.
adjust turning and braking to road conditions.
use the engine brake or speed retarder.
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