NH CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. HAZMAT placards are:
speed signs
optional signs
warning signs
regulatory signs
32. With the controlled braking method:
you use the parking brake to lock the wheels.
you lightly tap the brakes.
you apply your brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
you apply your brakes all the way and release the brakes when the wheels lock up.
33. _____ is a thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces.
Black ice
Blue ice
White ice
Grey ice
34. If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:
check your rearview mirrors to see if you have a flat tire.
pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
brake hard and pull off the road.
35. The weight of a truck:
is not as important as the vehicle's center of gravity in determining stopping distance.
has no effect on stopping distance.
has an impact on stopping distance.
None of the above.
36. Loose engine belts will:
improve fuel efficiency.
should not be tightened.
not turn the water pump and/or fan properly, which will result in overheating.
will make it easier to stop quickly.
37. What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?
When a driver stops and pulls forward to get a better position.
A specific maneuver used to decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.
Using the speedometer to know when to shift up.
38. ABS:
gives you more control over the vehicle during braking.
is not required on newer trucks.
increases your normal braking capability.
is not available for doubles and triples.
39. Two of the most common causes of tire fires are:
Driver smoking and bleeding tar.
Duals that touch and under-inflated tires.
Over-inflated tires and duals that touch.
Loose lug nuts and duals that touch.
40. The trailer hand valve should be used:
only on slippery surfaces.
only to test the trailer brakes.
only when applying the brakes hard.
only in an emergency.
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