PA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
41.
If you go twice as fast, your stopping distance will increase by:
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eight times.
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ten times.
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two times.
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four times.
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42.
The service brake system:
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applies and releases the emergency brake.
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applies and releases the brakes when you use the brake pedal during normal driving.
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applies and releases the parking brakes.
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None of the above.
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43.
What is Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)?
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The total weight of a vehicle, including that of any trailers.
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The total weight of a single vehicle including its cargo.
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A vehicle's maximum weight rating, specified by its manufacturer.
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None of the above.
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44.
You must identify shipping papers related to hazardous materials or keep them on top of other shipping papers. You must also keep shipping papers in or on:
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the driver’s seat when out of the vehicle.
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a pouch on the driver's door.
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clear view within reach while driving.
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All of the above.
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45.
Before entering a curve, drivers should:
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drive on the shoulder.
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downshift to the right gear.
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speed up.
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put the transmission in Neutral.
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46.
Effects of distracted driving include:
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failure to perceive an important traffic event.
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delayed decision making.
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slowed perception.
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All of the above.
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47.
Which of the following is NOT correct? An ABS system:
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helps you avoid wheel lock up.
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helps you stop faster.
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is a safety anti-skid braking system.
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reduces the braking pressure to a safe level.
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48.
You should always be able to stop within:
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25 feet.
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50 feet.
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the distance you can see ahead.
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100 feet.
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49.
Which of the following is NOT correct? Anti-lock brakes:
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give drivers more control over the vehicle during braking.
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require drivers to apply the brakes as hard as they can without locking the wheels.
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help drivers avoid skids caused by over braking.
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help drivers avoid wheel lock up.
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50.
To determine how much space you should keep in front of you, one good says you need at least ______ for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40 mph.
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4 seconds
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1 second
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2 seconds
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3 seconds
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