CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (RHODE ISLAND) - PRACTICE TEST

11. When you are driving in close quarters, you should:
check your mirrors often.
avoid checking your your mirrors too frequently.
not use your mirrors.
12. Which of the following statements about accelerating is TRUE?
If the drive wheels begin to spin, speed up to regain traction.
When traction is poor, you should avoid speeding up gradually.
Rough acceleration can cause mechanical damage.
13. _______ is the number one cause of death and injury in work zones.
Driving too slow for conditions
Speeding
Excessive heat
14. During a trip you should check:
temperature gauges.
pressure gauges.
All of the above.
15. When going down a long downgrade, the speed of your vehicle will likely:
stay the same.
increase.
decrease.
16. The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:
the weight of the liquid.
the amount the liquid will expand in transit.
All of the above.
17. Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane, especially when:
coming out of tunnels.
going into tunnels.
driving at speeds below 40 mph.
18. _________ are used on many vehicles to provide extra gears.
Retarders and multi-speed rear axles
Auxiliary transmissions and power steering cylinders
Multi-speed rear axles and auxiliary transmissions
19. Obstacles on the roadway that appear to the harmless:
never contain material capable of causing damage.
can be dangerous.
should be driven over.
20. Escape ramps are:
used to stop runaway vehicles safely.
reserved for vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
reserved for combination vehicles.
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