GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST PENNSYLVANIA - PRACTICE TEST

11. Empty trucks:
require the same stopping distance than full trucks.
require a greater stopping distance than full trucks.
require a shorter stopping distance than full trucks.
None of the above.
12. To keep cargo from shifting or falling off, cargo should have at least one tie-down for every ___ feet of cargo.
5
10
20
15
13. To use the controlled braking method in an emergency, you should:
apply the brakes when the wheels lock up.
pump the brake pedal 3 times.
apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
apply your brakes all the way, and release the brakes when the wheels lock up.
14. After beginning a trip, you should inspect your cargo:
within the first 100 miles.
within the first 50 miles.
during your first rest stop.
before the last 25 miles.
15. How do you find out how many seconds of following distance you have?
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking, shadow or landmark. Then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach the same spot.
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking or some other clear landmark, then use the stopwatch on your mobile phone to see how long it takes you to reach the same spot.
None of the above.
16. When using a fire extinguisher, you should:
Keep as close to the fire as possible.
Aim at the base of the fire.
Aim at the flames.
All of the above.
17. When you exit a highway using an off ramp that goes downhill and turns at the same time, you should:
slow down before you get on the curved part of an off ramp.
slow down to the posted speed limit for the off ramp.
get on the curved part of the off ramp, then brake and turn at the same time.
wait until you are in the curve curved part of the off ramp before downshifting.
18. When should you sound your horn?
When steering around an obstacle.
When you are about to change lanes.
When using your horn can help avoid an accident.
When you are being tailgated by an aggressive driver.
19. Which of the following statements about driving in hot weather is true?
If a tire is too hot to touch, you should hose it down with water.
You should check the tire mounting and air pressure before driving.
Spots where tar "bleeds" to the surface provide better traction.
All of the above.
20. When using mirrors, you should keep an eye on your tires:
to spot a tire fire.
to make sure they are properly inflated.
to check tread depth.
to see if they are rolling properly.
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