CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (NH) - PRACTICE TEST

11. The best way to recover from a brake failure while going downhill is to:
use the escape ramp.
use the parking brake.
use engine braking.
be prepared to countersteer.
12. Retarders:
help slow a vehicle.
reduce brake wear.
reduce the need for using your brakes.
All of the above.
13. An alcohol evaporator:
is used to reduce the risk of ice in air brake valves and other parts during cold weather.
used to reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding.
protects the air brake system from too much pressure.
to hold compressed air.
14. To avoid rollbacks when you start, you should:
put on the parking brake whenever necessary.
if you have manual transmission, partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
release the parking brake only when you have applied enough engine power.
All of the above.
15. Driving in very hot weather:
should never be done.
can decrease oil pressure.
can increase tire pressure.
can make it difficult to stay in your lane.
16. Which of the following statements about cargo weight is true?
It is always safe to operate at legal maximum weights.
The shipper loads the cargo, and the driver is not responsible for recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.
States have maximums for GVWRs, GCWRs and axle weights. You must keep weights within legal limits.
All of the above.
17. Which of the following statements about slippery roads is true?
On a wet road you should reduce speed by a half or more.
The road will freeze before bridges will.
Shady parts of the road provide better traction than open areas.
None of the above.
18. If you triple the speed from 20 to 60 mph the impact and braking distance is:
12 times greater.
6 times greater.
9 times greater.
3 times greater.
19. Serious traffic violations include:
driving a CMV without obtaining a CDL.
excessive speeding.
erratic lane changes.
All of the above.
20. When you park, you should try to park:
so there is enough room to back out.
on the shoulder of the road.
so you'll be able to pull forward when you leave.
None of the above.
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