CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (PENNSYLVANIA) - PRACTICE TEST

31. If driving a vehicle equipped with power steering, you should check:
fluid level.
check pumps.
hoses.
All of the above.
32. If you are caught in strong winds, you should:
keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and slow down or pull off the roadway.
speed up while keeping a strong grip on the steering wheel.
immediately take your foot off the accelerator.
None of the above.
33. Which of these vehicles must come to a complete stop at railroad grade crossings?
Trucks carrying explosives
Heavy equipment
School buses
All of the above.
34. Heights posted at bridges and overpasses:
are always incorrect.
are always accurate.
can be incorrect.
None of the above.
35. Doing a vehicle inspection is very important. Why?
Federal and state regulations require that drivers inspect their vehicle.
Not doing it could cost time and dollars, or even worse, an accident.
A defect found during an inspection could save you problems later.
All of the above.
36. Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.
triple clutching
double clutching
single clutching
None of the above.
37. The Gross Combination Weight (GCW) is:
the total weight of a single vehicle including its load.
the weight of the vehicle and its trailer(s).
the weight of the trailer and cargo.
the weight of the vehicle, trailer, and cargo.
38. There are two ways of knowing when to shift up:
Engine speed and weather conditions.
Engine speed and road speed
Automatic transmissions and shift indicator light.
Weather conditions and road speed.
39. When you are involved in an accident and not seriously hurt, you need to:
care for the injured.
collect required information and report the accident.
protect the area and notify authorities.
All of the above.
40. Loose engine belts will:
improve fuel efficiency.
not turn the water pump and/or fan properly, which will result in overheating.
will make it easier to stop quickly.
should not be tightened.
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