OREGON CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. When steering to avoid a crash, you should:
apply the brakes while turning.
not turn any more than needed to clear what is in your way.
steer with one hand so that you can turn the wheel more quickly.
All of the above.
32. When driving on wet roads, you should reduce your speed by about:
one-quarter.
one-fifth.
one-half.
one-third.
33. Which of the following will help a drinker sober up?
Drinking coffee
Time
Fresh air
All of the above.
34. When you discover a fire, if the trailer doors are hot you should not open them because:
you should use the fire extinguisher on the door.
with air many fires do less damage.
opening the doors lets air in and may make the fire flare up.
the temperature of the trailer should not be changed in any way.
35. If you perform the skills test in a vehicle that is not equipped with air brakes:
you will be restricted from operating vehicles with air brakes.
you will be required to operate vehicles with air brakes.
you will be required to take the tank vehicle test.
you will be required to operate a CMV without hydraulic brakes.
36. Placards must be placed:
on the front only.
on the driver's side of the vehicle.
on the rear only.
on the front, rear and both sides of the vehicle.
37. When backing a trailer, you should:
avoid correcting the drift.
turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go.
try to position your vehicle so you can back in a straight line.
never make pull-ups to reposition your vehicle.
38. The posted speed limit:
may only be exceeded when driving in rural areas.
should only be exceeded when passing other vehicles.
should never be exceeded.
is only a suggestion.
39. Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic skills required to operate a commercial motor vehicle?
Steering
First-aid certification
Accelerating
Backing safely
40. To check the signal lights, do the following:
Turn on the stop lights, turn on all the lights, and turn on the right turn signal lights.
Turn off all the lights, turn on the stop lights, and turn on the left turn signal lights.
Turn on all the lights, turn off the stop lights, and turn off the left turn signal lights.
Turn off all the lights, turn on the right turn signal lights, and turn on the stop lights.
Next page
NOT SURE YOU WILL PASS? GET CDL PREMIUM NOW! - Learn More