GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST OREGON - PRACTICE TEST

21. Which of these vehicles must come to a complete stop at railroad grade crossings?
Heavy equipment
Trucks carrying explosives
School buses
All of the above.
22. The safety relief valve is located:
in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
on the dashboard.
in the front brake.
on each end of the vehicle's axles.
23. Why should you cover your cargo?
To protect the cargo from weather.
Because spill protection is a safety requirement in many states.
To protect people from spilled cargo.
All of the above.
24. When inspecting your vehicle, before checking the engine compartment be sure that:
the fire extinguisher is properly charged and rated.
all tires are properly inflated.
the parking brakes are on and/or wheels chocked.
all lights are working.
25. Before transporting a sealed load, you must check that:
the seal on the load is secure.
the placard numbers and the seal numbers match.
the load is properly secured.
the cargo is piled up.
26. Older trailers do not have spring brakes. If the air supply leaks away:
the ABS won't work properly.
the trailer will stop normally.
there will be no emergency brakes.
All of the above.
27. When changing lanes, you should:
turn sharply.
do it quickly so other vehicles won't get into the lane.
ensure that the vehicle behind you has moved into your blind spot.
do it slowly, so a driver you did not see may have a chance to honk their horn.
28. When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
leaking shock absorbers.
missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
cracked or broken spring hangers.
All of the above.
29. When passing a vehicle, you should NOT:
drive carefully enough to avoid an accident.
at night, flash your lights from low to high beam and back.
assume the other driver does not see you.
keep blowing your horn while passing.
30. The total weight of a single vehicle including its load is called:
Gross Vehicle Rating (GVR)
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Gross Combination Weight (GCW)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
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