SD CDL Practice Test - General Knowledge

11. Effects of distracted driving include:
slowed perception.
failure to perceive an important traffic event.
delayed decision making.
All of the above.
12. When driving in very hot weather, the heat will increase the chances of:
tire failure.
suspension system defects.
loss of hydraulic pressure.
ABS malfunction.
13. To avoid distractions while driving, you should:
smoke, eat, and drink only when the road is straight.
adjust vehicle controls and mirrors prior to driving.
try to engage in complex conversations with the other occupants.
use your phone only when there is no traffic around you.
14. The Gross Combination Weight (GCW) is:
the total weight of a single vehicle including its load.
the weight of the trailer and cargo.
the weight of the vehicle and its trailer(s).
the weight of the vehicle, trailer, and cargo.
15. When driving past parked vehicles, you should:
sound your horn.
watch for clues that the parked vehicle is about to move.
stay close to the vehicles.
turn on your taillights.
16. What should you do to test your hydraulic brakes for leaks?
Pump the brake pedal five times, then apply pressure for three seconds.
Hold the brake pedal down for five seconds, then pump it three times.
Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds.
Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply pressure for 9 seconds.
17. Texting while driving a CMV is:
acceptable if the message less than 140 characters.
acceptable if the message work-related.
safer than talking on the phone.
prohibited.
18. The application pressure gauge:
tells you how much pressure is in the air tanks.
protects the tank and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
stops the compressor from pumping air.
shows how much air pressure is being applied to the brakes.
19. Which of the following trailers can get stuck on raised crossings?
Moving van
Lowboy
Car carrier
All of the above.
20. To test the service brakes, pull forward at about _____ and apply the brakes firmly using the brake.
15 mph
5 mph
10 mph
35 mph
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