CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (SOUTH CAROLINA) - PRACTICE TEST

31. The safety valve is usually set to open at:
75 psi.
200 psi.
100 psi.
150 psi.
32. To make the brakes work, air brakes use:
compressed air.
hydraulic air.
nitrogen.
carbon monoxide.
33. If you must stop on or by a one-way or divided highway, where should you place the three reflective triangles?
100 feet and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic, and 10 feet in front of the vehicle.
10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic.
10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet in front of the vehicle.
10 feet and 100 feet toward the approaching traffic, and 200 feet in front of the vehicle.
34. If the drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
take your foot off the accelerator.
accelerate smoothly and change gears as necessary.
apply your brakes all the way.
wait 4-5 seconds before applying the accelerator.
35. Fully loaded rigs:
are less likely to roll over than empty rigs.
are just as likely to roll over as empty rigs.
are much more likely to roll over than empty rigs.
None of the above.
36. When you discover a fire, if the trailer doors are hot you should not open them because:
with air many fires do less damage.
you should use the fire extinguisher on the door.
opening the doors lets air in and may make the fire flare up.
the temperature of the trailer should not be changed in any way.
37. Air tank drains:
are used to move air to the brakes.
are used to remove water and oil from the air tanks.
protect the tanks and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
should not be used in wet weather.
38. When driving in heavy traffic, the safest speed is:
slower than the speed of other traffic.
the speed of traffic.
the posted speed limit.
slightly higher than the speed of other traffic.
39. Which of these should you check before driving in winter?
Windshield wiper blades
Coolant level and antifreeze amount
Defrosters
All of the above.
40. Which of the following is a good way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver?
Be realistic about your travel time.
Avoid talking on your cell phone.
Keep your following distance reasonable.
All of the above.
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