CDL PRACTICE TEST (NY) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

11. When transporting cargo, cargo securement must be checked within the first _____ miles of a trip and every _____ miles after.
150; 250
50; 150
50; 250
100; 150
12. Air storage tanks:
use parts of the service brake systems to stop the vehicle in a brake system failure.
hold compressed air for the brakes.
pump air into the air storage tanks.
are installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
13. Tar in the road pavement often rises to the surface in very hot weather. Spots where the tar "bleeds":
have good traction.
will help you get better gas mileage.
will cause your vehicle to slide back and forth.
are very slippery.
14. To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should stop braking and:
keep your foot off the clutch.
accelerate slightly.
pull of the road.
countersteer.
15. If coolant has to be added to a system without a recovery tank, you should:
wait until the engine has cooled before adding coolant.
never use thick cloth to touch the radiator cap.
keep the engine running while adding coolant.
turn the radiator cap quickly to the first stop.
16. If you are convicted of a traffic violation (except parking) in your personal vehicle:
you don't have to tell your employer.
you must tell your employer.
you must make a written report.
your commercial driver license will not be affected.
17. Which of the following statements about engine belts and driving in hot weather is true?
Loose belts will not turn the water pump and/or fan on properly.
You can check v-belt tightness by pressing on the belts.
Loose belts will result in overheating.
All of the above.
18. For safety during a trip, you should:
check critical items when you stop.
use your senses to check for problems.
watch gauges for signs of trouble.
All of the above.
19. The total weight of a single vehicle including its load is called:
Gross Vehicle Rating (GVR)
Gross Combination Weight (GCW)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
20. When your drive wheels have poor traction, you should:
turn the retarder on.
only use the retarder on the rear wheels.
turn the retarder off.
only use the retarder on the front wheels.
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