CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (NEW JERSEY)

11. Emergency equipment is:
optional.
encouraged.
required.
only required when transporting hazardous materials.
12. If you are driving on a slippery road, you should:
use ABS to improve traction.
adjust your speed to conditions.
decrease your following distance.
apply the brakes during turns.
13. Which of the following statements about alcohol is TRUE?
Taking a cold shower will help sober you up.
Time is the only method that works to sober you up.
Drinking black coffee will help sober you up.
Most people can drink 2 beers without affecting their driving ability.
14. The size of motorcycles can cause you to misjudge their speed and distance. You should:
use extra caution before you pull out in front of a motorcycle.
check twice for motorcycles before pulling out into traffic.
never share lanes with motorcycles.
All of the above.
15. Stopping distance can be affected by:
Perception Distance
Reaction Distance
Speed
All of the above.
16. When a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, what should you do first?
Use controlled or stab braking.
Hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brakes.
Brake lightly and hold the steering wheel firmly.
Use the parking brake.
17. When checking the steering system during your pre-trip inspection you should look for:
mismatched lock rings.
cracked drums.
steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees.
shoes or pads with oil or grease on them.
18. The safety relief valve is located:
on the dashboard.
in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
on each end of the vehicle's axles.
in the front brake.
19. When changing lanes, you should:
not use your turn signals.
do it quickly.
not use your mirrors.
None of the above.
20. when you apply the service brake at 5 mph, which of the following might indicate a problem?
The tongue/draw-bar is not bent.
The vehicle pulls to one side or the other.
The vehicle stops when the brake is applied.
All the other answers are correct.
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