CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (RHODE ISLAND) - PRACTICE TEST

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