CDL PRACTICE TEST (NM) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

21. Which of the following is a key steering system part?
Anchor plate
Leaf spring
Tie rod
22. An alcohol evaporator is important during:
cold weather.
dry weather.
hot weather.
23. Which of these describes the proper braking technique when driving on a long and steep downgrade?
Apply the brakes. When your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed, release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
Apply the brakes until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph, then release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
Release the brakes until your speed is 5 mph above your safe speed, then apply the brakes. When your speed has decreased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
24. When only the tractor has ABS:
the brakes won't work as effectively as without ABS.
there is an increased chance of jackknifing.
there is less chance of jackknifing.
25. When driving a 60 foot truck at 35 mph in ideal conditions, you should keep at least _______ of space in front of you.
6 seconds
5 seconds
12 seconds
26. At dawn, dusk, in rain or snow, to make yourself easier to see you should:
use the emergency flashers.
use the high beams.
use the low beams.
27. Containerized loads:
must be inspected before and after the trip.
are generally used for freight carried part way by rail or ship.
should exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
28. During the vehicle inspection, when checking the tires you should:
ensure that the tread is evenly worn.
check for the minimum tread depth (4/32 on all tires).
ensure that valve caps are missing.
29. If your truck has automatic transmission, you should downshift:
when going down grades.
whenever road conditions allow.
after entering a curve.
30. In newer vehicles with air brakes, you put on the parking brake:
placing the transmission in Park.
using a P-shaped, yellow control knob.
using a diamond-shaped, yellow, push-pull control knob.
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