SC CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

21. Retarders:
increase fuel efficiency.
improve traction.
help to increase brake pressure.
can be noisy and may not be permitted everywhere.
22. ABS malfunction lamps are located:
on the instrument panel.
on the driver'door.
under the hood.
None of the above.
23. Water in the brakes:
can cause the brakes to apply unevenly.
reduces wheel lockups.
can increase braking power.
All of the above.
24. In mountain driving, to select a safe speed you should:
go slightly faster than the speed limit.
go 5 mph slower than the vehicle ahead.
follow the vehicle in front of you.
select a speed that's not too fast for the weight of your vehicle and cargo, the length and steepness of the grade, and road and weather conditions.
25. When checking the condition of the steering system, you must:
Test what happens under braking conditions.
grab the steering mechanism to test for looseness.
Visually inspect the steering mechanism.
Check the windshield wiper arms.
26. When backing, as soon as you see the trailer getting off the proper path, you should:
turn the top of the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the drift.
to keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and continue backing.
turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction of the drift.
None of the above.
27. If you must stop on or by a one-way or divided highway, you must place warning devices ___ feet, ___ feet, and ___ feet toward the approaching traffic.
10; 100; 200
5; 50; 100
20; 200; 400
15; 150; 300
28. Your mirrors should be adjusted so that:
more than half of the mirror shows the vehicle.
the rear of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
a part of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
no part of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
29. If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
slow down until your vehicle comes to a complete stop.
stay on the road and keep looking for the next available escape ramp.
set the parking brake and park in an open area.
decide what to do as soon as you know your brakes do not work.
30. What three things add up to total stopping distance?
Reaction distance + viewing distance + braking distance
Perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance
Reaction distance + braking distance
Braking distance + stopping distance
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