CDL PRACTICE TEST (SD) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST
21.
If you are stopped and found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) below .04 percent, you will be placed out of service for:
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72 hours.
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one week.
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48 hours.
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24 hours.
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22.
To make sure you always have overhead clearance, always be aware that:
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some roads can cause a vehicle to tilt.
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an empty vehicle is taller than a loaded one.
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re-paving or packed snow may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted at bridges and overpasses.
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All of the above.
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23.
The earliest way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
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by releasing the brakes.
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by checking the jackknife sensor.
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by checking your mirrors.
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by hearing squeaking noises from the wheels.
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24.
When driving at night you should dim your lights when following another vehicle within:
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500 feet.
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1 mile.
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100 feet.
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50 feet.
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25.
Which of these is NOT something you should check during the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment?
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Brake controls
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Engine oil level
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Coolant level in radiator
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Worn electrical wiring insulation
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26.
The air tanks should be drained completely to remove:
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the radiator cap.
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carbon monoxide.
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water and oil.
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air.
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27.
If you are feeling drowsy, before driving you should:
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wait at least 30 minutes.
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drink some coffee.
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drink soda.
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get some sleep.
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28.
Which of the following helps keep the engine cool in hot weather?
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Making sure the anti-lock braking system is on.
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Making sure there is enough engine oil.
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Driving faster to force more air into the radiator.
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All of the above.
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29.
When you have to back, you should use a helper:
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only when you back up with a trailer.
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when you need to back on a curved path.
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only when backing toward the right side.
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whenever possible.
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30.
Another name for front-end header boards is:
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head belt.
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headache racks.
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containerized racks.
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cargo stopper.
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