NE CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
21.
Which of these statements about using your mirrors is FALSE?
|
There are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
|
|
|
You should use your mirrors to spot overtaking vehicles.
|
|
|
When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you.
|
|
|
None of the above.
|
22.
If you get stuck on the railroad tracks, the first thing you should do is:
|
scream for help.
|
|
|
immediately get out of the cab and move away from the tracks.
|
|
|
stay in your vehicle and call 911.
|
|
|
try to move your vehicle until you see the train.
|
23.
Why should you check your mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you?
|
To know whether you can make a quick lane change in an emergency.
|
|
|
To flash the brake lights if you are being tailgated.
|
|
|
To better assess your own speed.
|
|
|
To move out of their way if they want to get past.
|
24.
Which of these is true about fire extinguishers?
|
You must study the instructions printed on the extinguisher before you need it.
|
|
|
The fire extinguisher must be properly charged and rated.
|
|
|
Check that the extinguisher is the correct type for the class of fire that may occur.
|
|
|
All of the above.
|
25.
Before each trip, you must make sure:
|
your cargo obscures your view to the sides.
|
|
|
the cargo is balanced and secured.
|
|
|
the truck is overloaded.
|
|
|
the cargo has a high center of gravity.
|
26.
Do NOT use a B:C fire extinguisher on:
|
wood fires.
|
|
|
electrical equipment fires.
|
|
|
grease fires.
|
|
|
gasoline fires.
|
27.
When driving on long and/or steep downgrades, to select an appropriate safe speed you should consider:
|
the length of the grade.
|
|
|
the total weight of the vehicle and cargo.
|
|
|
the road conditions.
|
|
|
All of the above.
|
28.
Another name for front-end header boards is:
|
containerized racks.
|
|
|
headache racks.
|
|
|
cargo stopper.
|
|
|
head belt.
|
29.
Which of the following statements about backing heavy vehicles is true?
|
Back to the right side so that you can see better.
|
|
|
The helper should stand where you cannot see the helper.
|
|
|
Always back as quickly as possible.
|
|
|
You should avoid backing whenever you can.
|
30.
Service brakes should:
|
be checked before each trip.
|
|
|
always be checked before applying the brakes.
|
|
|
only be checked by a mechanic.
|
|
|
All of the above.
|
Next page
NOT SURE YOU WILL PASS? GET CDL PREMIUM NOW! - Learn More