CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (NEW MEXICO)

11. Hydroplaning is most likely to occur:
when it's been raining for over an hour.
right after it starts to rain.
right before it starts to rain.
12. Cargo tie-downs are used to:
prevent right-turn accidents.
prevent freezing.
keep cargo from shifting or falling.
13. ______ is responsible for the safe operation of a vehicle.
The vehicle owner
The driver
The supervisor
14. When a tire fails, do NOT:
stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
brake, unless you're about to run into something.
keep a firm grip on the steering wheel.
15. If you find anything unsafe during the pre-trip inspection, you are required to:
drive cautiously until it is fixed.
get it fixed before driving.
write it in your inspection report.
16. When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:
Shock absorbers
Windshield washer fluid level
Engine oil level
17. For safety during a trip, you should:
shift into a lower gear.
use your senses to check for problems.
drive on the shoulder of the road.
18. Your vehicle has automatic transmission. When going down grades, you should:
select a low range to get greater engine braking.
select a high range to get greater engine braking.
put the gearshift in "Park".
19. Which of these is a possible consequence of forcing an automatic transmission into a lower gear at high speed?
Loss of all engine braking effect
Loss of steering control
Loss of hydraulic pressure
20. If driving a vehicle equipped with power steering, you should check:
hoses.
fluid level.
All of the above.
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