CDL PRACTICE TEST (PA) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

31. Placards are:
devices placed below a vehicle to improve traction.
signs put inside a vehicle used to warn others of hazardous materials.
a type of safety equipment.
signs placed on a vehicle to identify the hazard class of the cargo.
32. Service lines are often coded with the color ____ to keep from getting them mixed up with the emergency line.
yellow
orange
red
blue
33. If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 mph, you should leave at least _____ between you and the vehicle ahead.
4 seconds
3 seconds
2 seconds
5 seconds
34. Hydroplaning:
is less likely if tire pressure is low.
can occur only if there is a lot of water on the road.
can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
can occur at speeds as low as 10 mph, if there is a lot of water.
35. The following are some causes of vehicle fires:
Tight turns and gravel roads
Tailgating while smoking
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch
All of the above.
36. Your total stopping distance consists of __________ plus reaction distance plus braking distance.
perception distance
passing distance
following distance
partial stopping distance
37. When driving trucks with trailers, drivers should:
avoid making sudden movements with the steering wheel.
push the brake pedal to the floor when braking.
make quick lane changes.
decrease their following distance.
38. If you are involved in a collision and not seriously hurt, you should:
protect the area.
do your best to care for the injured.
notify the authorities.
All of the above.
39. ABS (anti-lock braking system):
always shortens your stopping distance.
lets you drive faster.
keeps your brakes from locking up when you brake hard.
increases your normal braking capability.
40. When checking the engine compartment:
wheels should not be chocked.
you should put the gearshift in neutral.
the engine should be running.
the parking brake should be on.
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