CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (NEW YORK) - PRACTICE TEST

11. Fatigue:
has little or no effect on driving.
does not impair vision and judgment.
can easily be prevented by drinking coffee.
increases the chance of an accident.
12. When shifting up, you should release accelerator, push in clutch and shift to neutral at the same time, and then?
Release the clutch
Press the accelerator
Shift up
Push in the clutch again
13. When backing a trailer, you should:
try to position your vehicle so you can back on a curved path.
avoid using the brakes.
turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the turn.
turn the steering wheel toward the direction you want to go.
14. As you approach a turn, do not coast unsafely. Unsafe coasting occurs when:
your vehicle is out of gear for more than the length of your vehicle.
you don't use turn signals before making a turn.
you downshift for less than the length of your vehicle.
you downshift before making a turn.
15. Rust around wheel nuts may mean:
the nuts are too tight.
the weather is wet.
the nuts are loose.
the wheels or rims have had welding repairs.
16. If you must drive through a deep puddle you should:
slow down and place transmission in a low gear.
start slowly and Speed up smoothly and gradually so the vehicle does not jerk.
apply the brakes until your speed reaches 40 mph.
speed up to get through the puddle as quickly as possible.
17. ABS:
gives you more control when you brake.
is not required on newer trucks.
helps increase brake pressure.
causes your wheels to lock when you break hard.
18. If you go twice as fast, your stopping distance will increase by:
two times.
four times.
eight times.
ten times.
19. Before entering a curve, drivers should:
drive on the shoulder.
put the transmission in Neutral.
downshift to the right gear.
speed up.
20. If you are being tailgated, you should:
turn on your taillights.
make quick changes.
increase your speed very gradually.
open up room in front of you.
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