CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (NEW HAMPSHIRE) - PRACTICE TEST

31. When a vehicle goes around a corner, the rear wheels:
follow a different path than the front wheels.
follow the same path as the front wheels.
will lock up.
will turn freely.
32. When driving on wet roads, you should reduce your speed by about:
one-fifth.
one-half.
one-quarter.
one-third.
33. Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic skills required to operate a commercial motor vehicle?
Steering
First-aid certification
Accelerating
Backing safely
34. Air storage tanks:
hold compressed air for the brakes.
are installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
use parts of the service brake systems to stop the vehicle in a brake system failure.
pump air into the air storage tanks.
35. You should carefully check for traffic:
When driving through an intersection.
When approaching a curve.
As you approach an intersection.
All of the above.
36. When backing your vehicle, it's not recommended to:
back and turn towards the driver's side.
back as slow as possible.
use the lowest reverse gear.
back towards the right side.
37. If you see a hazard ahead, you should:
call the emergency services.
come to a complete stop when safe to do so.
think about the emergencies that could develop and be prepared to take action.
none of the above.
38. When you inspect the front of your vehicle as part of the walk around inspection, you check all of the following EXCEPT:
the condition of the windshield.
the condition of the steering system.
the condition of your front axle.
the air pressure gauge.
39. When driving a 50 foot vehicle at 50 mph, how much space should you keep in front of you?
6 seconds
5 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds
40. The best way to test the trailer service brakes is to:
accelerate to the maximum possible speed, then apply the trailer brakes fully.
pull forward quickly, then apply the trailer brakes with your hand control.
put the handbrake on when there are no vehicles around you.
None of the above.
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