CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (RHODE ISLAND) - PRACTICE TEST
41.
Why should you cover your cargo?
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To protect people from spilled cargo.
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To protect the cargo from weather.
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All of the above.
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42.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
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You should cover cargo to protect it from the weather.
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You should regularly inspect the contents of sealed loads.
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In many states, spill protection for covered cargo is a requirement.
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43.
Name two situations in which it may not be safe to operate your vehicle at legal maximum weights.
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In heavy traffic or at night
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Over bridges or through tunnels
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During bad weather or in mountains
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44.
When driving a 60 foot truck at 35 mph in ideal conditions, you should keep at least _______ of space in front of you.
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6 seconds
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12 seconds
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5 seconds
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45.
Skids happen whenever:
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the weight limit is exceeded.
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ABS is not working.
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tires lose their grip on the road.
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46.
During a pre-trip inspection, you discover a power steering leak. You should:
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report the problem and start your trip, driving slower than normal.
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report the problem and make arrangements to use another vehicle.
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report the problem after your trip and try to stay on schedule.
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47.
When driving at night you should dim your lights when following another vehicle within:
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500 feet.
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100 feet.
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1 mile.
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48.
When should you be particularly careful about high winds?
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When driving at night
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When going downhill
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When emerging from a tunnel
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49.
To prevent drowsiness before a trip, you should:
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drive with a passenger.
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schedule trips for the hours you are normally awake.
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All of the above.
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50.
Empty vans are:
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higher than fully loaded ones.
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lower than fully loaded ones.
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the same height as fully loaded ones.
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