SD CDL Practice Test - General Knowledge

41. ABS malfunction lamps are located:
under the hood.
on the instrument panel.
on the driver'door.
None of the above.
42. A high center of gravity means:
a rollover is less likely.
you are more likely to tip over.
you'll have better traction.
the spring brakes will come fully on.
43. Which of the following statements about managing space is true?
If you find yourself being tailgated, you should increase your following distance.
You need at least 1 second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds above 40 mph.
Full tank vehicles may take longer to stop than empty ones.
Smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones.
44. Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane, especially when:
driving at speeds below 40 mph.
coming out of tunnels.
driving alongside other vehicles.
going into tunnels.
45. Placards must be:
readable from all 4 directions.
turned upright on a point.
in a diamond shape.
All of the above.
46. A steering wheel play of more than ___ degrees can make it hard to steer.
20
45
60
10
47. If your vehicle is equipped with a retarder, you should turn it off:
whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
when you need to accelerate suddenly.
when you are running late.
when you are driving in heavy traffic.
48. Containerized loads are used:
when the cargo has been or will be carried by rail or ship.
when transporting explosives.
when the cargo exceeds the weight limit.
when transporting liquids.
49. When driving in hot weather:
the the tires' air pressure will decrease.
antifreeze should be avoided.
the engine oil helps keep the engine cool, as well as lubricate it.
None of the above.
50. Obstacles on the roadway that appear to the harmless:
never contain material capable of causing damage.
can be dangerous.
should be driven over.
None of the above.
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