CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (NEW JERSEY)

31. Make sure you have enough tread on your tires. You must have at least ________ tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
4/32 inch
2/32 inch
16/32-inch
1 inch
32. Which of the following statements about backing heavy vehicles is true?
Back to the right side so that you can see better.
You should avoid backing whenever you can.
Always back as quickly as possible.
The helper should stand where you cannot see the helper.
33. Which of the following is not a way to know when to change gears?
Check that the pressure gauge shows normal oil pressure
Use road speed (mph)
Use engine speed (rpm)
Watch your tachometer
34. _________ is the distance it takes to stop in ideal conditions once the brakes are applied.
Perception distance
Braking distance
Safe following distance
Stopping distance
35. Before transporting sealed loads, you should check that:
the load is properly secured.
the seal numbers match the placard numbers.
the load can be inspected.
All of the above.
36. To prevent fire, you should:
check that the fire extinguisher is charged.
inspect the electrical, fuel, and exhaust systems.
inspect tires and cargo.
All of the above.
37. With an engine fire, you should:
open the hood as soon as possible.
turn the engine off as soon as possible.
not shoot foam from the vehicle’s underside.
All of the above.
38. The speed limit is 55 mph. Traffic is heavy, moving at 35 mph. What's the safest speed in this situation?
25 mph
40 mph
35 mph
45 mph
39. To avoid becoming an aggressive driver you should:
give other drivers your full attention.
speed up if you think you’re going to be late.
make gestures to other drivers.
give other drivers the benefit of the doubt.
40. At highway speeds, good drivers look at least _______ ahead.
1/2 feet
1/4 mile
1 mile
150 feet
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