MONTANA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. The best way to test the trailer service brakes is to:
put the handbrake on when there are no vehicles around you.
pull forward quickly, then apply the trailer brakes with your hand control.
accelerate to the maximum possible speed, then apply the trailer brakes fully.
None of the above.
12. To apply the parking brakes:
pull the parking brake control knob out.
push the brake pedal three times.
push the parking brake control knob in.
place the parking brake control knob in Neutral.
13. Checking your vehicle's suspension system includes checking:
the air suspension systems.
the tires.
the mounting brackets.
All of the above.
14. When you double your speed from 20 to 40 mph, the braking distance:
stays about the same.
increases slightly.
is 4 times longer.
doubles.
15. When a tire fails, the driver should:
swerve to the right.
immediately apply the brakes.
drive on the shoulder.
stay off the brake.
16. Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
coming to a complete stop.
taking the foot off the accelerator.
speeding up.
applying the brakes firmly.
17. Drivers who cannot see others are a dangerous hazard. Be especially alert for all of the following, except:
Pick-up trucks
Vehicles with frosted windows
Rental trucks
Loaded station wagons
18. The steering wheel should:
be held firmly with the right hand.
be held firmly with the left hand.
be held firmly with both hands.
be held with one hand at a time.
19. Transporting hanging meat requires special attention. Why?
Because you have to drive fast to get it delivered fresh.
Because hanging meat can be an unstable load with a high center of gravity.
Because refrigerated trucks have less traction.
All of the above.
20. Which of the following is NOT correct? Anti-lock brakes:
give drivers more control over the vehicle during braking.
help drivers avoid wheel lock up.
help drivers avoid skids caused by over braking.
require drivers to apply the brakes as hard as they can without locking the wheels.
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