CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (PA) - PRACTICE TEST

41. Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
Release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time.
Release the accelerator, push in the clutch and shift to neutral at the same time.
Push in the clutch and shift to the higher gear at the same time.
Accelerate while pressing the clutch and turn toward the driver's side.
42. Which of the following statements about driving in very hot weather is true?
You should inspect the tires every 2 hours or every 100 miles.
If a tire is too hot to touch, keep driving to cool it off.
As the temperature of the tire increases, the air pressure of a tire decreases.
None of the above.
43. Name two situations in which it may not be safe to operate your vehicle at legal maximum weights.
In heavy traffic or at night
Over bridges or through tunnels
During bad weather or in mountains
All of the above.
44. If you are being tailgated, you should:
speed up.
increase your following distance.
flash your brake lights.
move to the left lane.
45. Broken suspension parts:
should not be a concern unless you are driving on steep grades.
can be extremely dangerous.
hold up the vehicle and its load and keep the axles in place.
All of the above.
46. Which of the following is true about curved mirrors?
They are illegal in most States.
In a curved mirror everything appears smaller than it would if you were looking at it directly.
In a curved mirror things seem closer than they really are.
None of the above.
47. What is a "header board"?
The pressure gauge connected to the air tank.
A safety device that protects you from your cargo in case of an accident.
Another term for the brake camshaft.
The back door of the cargo compartment.
48. Name some exhaust system parts.
Drag link, spindle and gear box
Mufflers, mounting brackets and vertical stacks
Main spring, axle and font axle hanger
Pitman arm, hydraulic fluid reservoir and tie rod
49. How many drinks per hour can be handled by the liver?
About 4 drinks per hour.
About 3 drinks per hour.
About 1 drink per hour.
About 2 drinks per hour.
50. Before driving a vehicle with a dual brake brake system, the driver should:
allow time for the air compressor to build up a minimum of 100 psi pressure in both the primary and secondary systems.
pump the brake pedal 10 times to build pressure.
wait at least 5 minutes before driving.
wait at least 10 minutes before driving.
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