CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (NEW YORK)

21. Drivers who must stop on a road or the shoulder of any road must put out their emergency warning devices within:
15 minutes
5 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes
22. Controlled braking:
involves locking the wheels and then releasing the brakes.
involves pumping the brakes while keeping steering wheel movements very small.
must be used when you need to turn sharply while braking.
can be used to keep your vehicle in a straight line and allow you to turn if necessary.
23. If the coolant container is not part of the pressurized system:
you should remove the container cap and wait until the system has cooled.
you can safely remove the cap and add coolant even when the engine is hot.
you should never remove the radiator cap or any part of the pressurized system until the system has cooled.
None of the above.
24. The aggregate working load limit of your cargo tie-downs must be at least _____ times the weight of the cargo.
1/2
2
1.5
4
25. Regardless of its size, cargo should have at least ___ tie-downs.
1
3
2
4
26. When you check your tires, you should look for all of the following EXCEPT:
Tires from different manufacturers
Tread separation
Mismatched sizes
Dual tires that come in contact with parts of the vehicle
27. Without engine oil:
traction will be reduced.
exhaust emissions will be reduced.
the engine can be destroyed rapidly.
the ABS won't work.
28. When water collects on the road. your vehicle can:
accelerate.
stop suddenly.
hydroplane.
None of the above.
29. When inspecting brakes, you should look for:
shoes worn dangerously thin.
cracked drums.
pads with oil, grease, or brake fluid on them.
All of the above.
30. To apply the parking brakes:
push the parking brake control knob in.
pull the parking brake control knob out.
place the parking brake control knob in Neutral.
push the brake pedal three times.
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