CDL PRACTICE TEST (NY) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

21. You are driving on a steep downgrade in the proper low gear. Your "safe" speed is 40 mph. When your speed reaches 40 mph, you should:
apply the brakes to quickly reduce your speed to 25 mph, and then release the brakes.
maintain your current speed, and apply the brakes when you reach 50 mph to gradually reduce your speed to 40 mph.
increase your speed to approximately 45 mph, and then apply release the brakes.
apply the brakes to gradually reduce your speed to 35 mph, and then release the brakes.
22. Which of the following statements about staying alert while driving is true?
Some drugs can overcome fatigue.
If you are drowsy, the only safe cure is to stop and take a fresh shower.
Drinking a cup of coffee will do more to keep you alert than a 20 minute nap.
None of the above.
23. Antilock brakes:
let you drive faster.
help you stop faster.
decrease your stopping distance.
None of the above.
24. When starting your vehicle, the warning lights and buzzers:
should go out right away.
should stay on until you manually turn them off.
should stay on for 2 minutes.
should stay on for 15-20 seconds.
25. To test the service brake:
push the brake pedal firmly while slowly moving backward.
gently try to pull forward with the trailer parking brake on, then release the brake.
shift your transmission to a low gear, pump the brake pedal three times, then hold it down for five seconds.
push the brake pedal firmly while going about 5 mph.
26. If you are feeling drowsy, before driving you should:
drink soda.
get some sleep.
drink some coffee.
wait at least 30 minutes.
27. When driving on a slippery surface, you should do all of the following except:
keep a shorter following distance.
not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
adjust braking to conditions.
watch far enough ahead to keep a steady speed.
28. Which of these is true about fire extinguishers?
The fire extinguisher must be properly charged and rated.
You must study the instructions printed on the extinguisher before you need it.
Check that the extinguisher is the correct type for the class of fire that may occur.
All of the above.
29. Nitric acid should:
not be loaded above any other product.
loaded above other products.
piled up high with heavy cargo on top.
stacked to the ceiling.
30. Your safety equipment must include:
an inter-axle differential lock.
a dimmer switch.
a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher.
spare electrical fuses (only if your vehicle is equipped with circuit breakers).
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