CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (SOUTH DAKOTA)

41. When you have to back, you should always try to back toward the driver's side because:
backing toward the left side is more dangerous.
it feels more natural.
you can see better and watch the rear of your vehicle out the side window.
None of the above.
42. For fire safety, the correct list of items you should check during your pre-trip inspection is:
fuel and fire extinguisher.
cargo, fuel, steering wheel, electrical system, fire extinguisher.
cargo, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems.
tires, cargo, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems, fire extinguisher.
43. The most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle is to:
look out the window.
get out and walk around the vehicle.
check your mirrors regularly.
look at your line of travel.
44. When you park, you should try to park:
so there is enough room to back out.
so you'll be able to pull forward when you leave.
on the shoulder of the road.
None of the above.
45. Escape ramps:
are used to safely leave the highway.
can only be used by trucks or passenger vehicles.
have been built to stop runaway vehicles on steep downgrades.
All of the above.
46. The safety relief valve is located:
in the front brake.
on each end of the vehicle's axles.
on the dashboard.
in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
47. Which of the following statements about cold medicines is true?
They may make the driver drowsy, therefore they should not be used while driving.
They should only be used when driving during the daytime.
They are  over-the-counter drugs, therefore they can be used while driving.
None of the above.
48. Railroad crossings with steep approaches:
can cause your unit to hang up on the tracks.
require drivers to shift gears while crossing the tracks.
require drivers to increase their speed before crossing the tracks.
are the safest type of railroad crossing.
49. Drivers should inspect their cargo and its securing devices within the first _______ after beginning the trip.
15 miles
25 miles
100 miles
50 miles
50. When you drive a tractor-trailer combination with ABS, you should:
brake as you always have.
pump the brakes.
apply the trailer hand brake whe braking.
always apply the brakes hard.
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