NY CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

21. If the drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
wait 4-5 seconds before applying the accelerator.
take your foot off the accelerator.
accelerate smoothly and change gears as necessary.
apply your brakes all the way.
22. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop.
The other statements are all TRUE.
If a tire blows, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly.
ABS (Antilock Braking Systems) only activate when wheels are about to lock.
23. In an emergency:
you should never turn to miss an obstacle.
you should keep one hand on the steering wheel.
stopping is not always the safest thing to do.
stopping is always the best thing to do.
24. Headlights:
can blind other drivers.
should be out of adjustment.
should not be used when driving at night.
must be turned on a half hour before sunset to a half hour after sunrise.
25. Radial and bias-ply tires:
should be used together only during bad weather.
should not be used together.
should be used together only when driving in packed snow.
should be used together.
26. Which of the following is not proper tie-down equipment:
Straps
Ropes
Chains
Bungee cords
27. To avoid a crash:
stopping is always the safest thing to do.
stopping is not always the best thing to do.
swerving is always the worst thing to do.
None of the above.
28. You have two tie-downs on a 15 foot load. How many more tie-downs do you need to secure cargo and keep it from shifting or falling?
Three
None
Two
One
29. When you park, you should try to park:
on the shoulder of the road.
so there is enough room to back out.
so you'll be able to pull forward when you leave.
None of the above.
30. Which of the following is not a way to know when to change gears?
Use engine speed (rpm)
Watch your tachometer
Check that the pressure gauge shows normal oil pressure
Use road speed (mph)
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