CDL PRACTICE TEST (RI) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

11. When backing a trailer, turn the wheel right to make the cab go ________ and the trailer go ________.
left; left
right; left
left; right
12. Placards must be placed:
on the front, rear and both sides of the vehicle.
on the front only.
on the rear only.
13. Broken suspension parts can be very dangerous. When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
Broken leaves in a multi-leaf spring.
Spring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position.
All of the above.
14. Use your four-way emergency flashers:
to warn drivers behind you that people are working on the road.
when parked at the side of the road.
All of the above.
15. If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, you should place warning devices _______ toward the approaching traffic.
10, 100 and 200 feet
5, 50 and 500 feet
5, 25 and 50 feet
16. If you are being tailgated, you should:
increase your following distance.
avoid quick changes.
All of the above.
17. If you have to drive off the road, you should:
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
18. What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?
A specific maneuver used to decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
When a driver stops and pulls forward to get a better position.
A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.
19. You should downshift:
before starting up a hill and while going around a curve.
before entering a curve and before starting down a hill.
after starting down a hill and after entering a curve.
20. Which of the following statements about alcohol is TRUE?
Drinking black coffee will help sober you up.
Time is the only method that works to sober you up.
Taking a cold shower will help sober you up.
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