GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST NEW MEXICO - PRACTICE TEST

11. When using a fire extinguisher, you should stay:
at least 10 feet away from the fire.
as close to the fire as possible, without getting burnt.
as far away from the fire as possible.
12. If your trucks has a high center of gravity, which of the following is true for curves?
Reduce your speed to a crawl.
You should travel at the posted speed limit.
You should slow down, as your truck can roll over at the posted speed limit for the curve.
13. Which of these is true about the radiator shutters and the winterfront?
If the winterfront is left open, the engine may overheat.
You should remove ice from the radiator shutters.
You should make sure the winterfront is closed tightly.
14. Key suspension system parts include:
Bearing plates
Tie rod
All of the above.
15. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is:
the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a vehicle, including cargo and trailers.
the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination vehicle.
16. If coolant has to be added to a system without a recovery tank, you should:
turn the radiator cap quickly to the first stop.
keep the engine running while adding coolant.
wait until the engine has cooled before adding coolant.
17. Another name for front-end header boards is:
head belt.
headache racks.
containerized racks.
18. When meeting an oncoming vehicle at night, if the other driver does not put their low beams on, you should:
slow down and look straight ahead in your lane.
look slightly to the right to avoid looking directly at the lights of the oncoming vehicle.
"get back at the other driver" by putting your own high beams on.
19. During the after-trip inspection, if you notice anything affecting safety or potentially leading to a mechanical breakdown, you should:
make a written report.
try to fix the problem yourself.
ask the motor carrier to make a written report.
20. Tar in the road pavement:
does not affect the road surface.
frequently rises to the surface in very hot weather.
can slow down your vehicle.
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