CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (RHODE ISLAND)

11. When traction is poor, as in rain or snow, you should speed up very gradually. If you don't:
you will exceed the speed limit.
you could lose control.
the brakes will not work.
12. When backing a trailer, you should turn the steering wheel to the right to make the trailer go left (or vice versa). Once the trailer starts to turn, you should:
keep backing up.
turn the wheel more  in the direction you want to go.
turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
13. You should review the pre-trip inspection report from the last driver:
during your pre-trip inspection.
once a week.
after each trip.
14. During a pre-trip inspection, to check your lights you should:
with the engine running, put the vehicle in a forward gear and turn on the headlights.
turn off the engine, turn on the headlights and 4-way emergency flashers, and get out of the vehicle.
check the yellow malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
15. If there is a sign indicating "Maximum Safe Speed", you should:
know that it doesn't apply to vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds.
never exceed the speed shown.
travel at the posted speed.
16. Most heavy vehicles require ________ change gears.
double clutching
single clutching
double shifting
17. If you've been drinking alcohol, only ____ will sober you up.
time
black coffee
a cold shower
18. Parking brakes are:
not required on commercial vehicles with air brakes.
not required on trailers.
required on all vehicles.
19. When backing, you should back and turn toward the driver's side:
so you can see better.
so you can see the shoulder of the road.
so you can back in a straight line.
20. When approaching a vehicle as part of a pre-trip inspection, which of the following could be a sign of trouble?
Inflated tires
Fresh oil under the vehicle
Parking brake is on
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