PENNSYLVANIA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. Which of the following is NOT true?
ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
ABS won't compensate for poor brake maintenance.
ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
ABS will change the way you normally brake.
32. When driving on a slippery surface, you should do all of the following except:
keep a shorter following distance.
adjust braking to conditions.
not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
watch far enough ahead to keep a steady speed.
33. Which of these is FALSE? The spare tire must:
be the proper size.
not be damaged.
be approved by the truck manufacturer.
be properly inflated.
34. To prevent drowsiness before a trip, drivers should:
prepare the route carefully, including stopping points.
drive alone.
get at least 5 hours of sleep.
drive at night.
35. When you park your vehicle and turn off the engine:
move the gear shift to first gear, if possible.
keep the vehicle in the lane.
apply the parking brake.
activate your right turn signal.
36. If a car suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard, you should NOT:
slow down to prevent a crash.
signal and change lanes to avoid the car, if possible.
stay close behind the car and honk your horn.
All of the above.
37. Which of the following is not a rule for using turn signals?
Signal continuously
Signal early
Don't signal unless another vehicle is behind you
Cancel your signal after you have turned
38. Before starting down a hill, you should slow down and shift down:
to a speed that you can control without using the brakes hard.
so you can coast downhill.
to a gear that will cause your engine to exceed its redline.
to a gear that will cause your brakes to overheat.
39. When a combination vehicle goes around a corner:
the driver must keep the rear of your vehicle far away from the curb.
the rear wheels of the trailer will never off-track.
the front and rear wheels follow a different path.
All of the above.
40. As long as the engine is not overheated, it is safe to remove the radiator cap.
False.
True.
True, as long as you are wearing gloves.
True, unless you can touch the radiator cap with your bare hand.
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