GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST SOUTH DAKOTA - PRACTICE TEST

11. Alcohol:
does not affect judgement.
improves reaction time.
improves muscle coordination.
impairs depth perception.
12. Brake lag is:
the distance your vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before you hit the brakes.
the distance your vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while you are braking.
the amount of air pressure required to stop the vehicle.
the time required for the air brakes to work after the brake pedal is pushed.
13. On engine start, you should:
make sure the oil pressure gauge is working.
check that the master cylinder is securely attached and not leaking.
check the oil level.
check for minimum tread depth.
14. What should you do if your vehicle starts hydroplaning?
Accelerate slightly, then push in the clutch to slow down.
Release the accelerator and push in the clutch to let the wheels turn freely.
Apply the brakes and countersteer to regain control of the vehicle.
Leave the road completely.
15. An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):
always shortens your stopping distance.
keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
increases your normal braking capability.
lets you drive faster.
16. When using the controlled braking method, you:
repeatedly tap the brakes as fast as you can.
apply the brakes all the way and release brakes when wheels lock up.
apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
lightly apply braking pressure.
17. You should be especially alert for drunk drivers:
in the morning.
in the early evening.
late at night.
around shopping areas.
18. As you approach a turn, do not coast unsafely. Unsafe coasting occurs when:
your vehicle is out of gear for more than the length of your vehicle.
you downshift before making a turn.
you don't use turn signals before making a turn.
you downshift for less than the length of your vehicle.
19. Use your four-way emergency flashers:
to warn drivers behind you that people are working on the road.
when parked at the side of the road.
when stopping at railroad highway crossings.
All of the above.
20. Texting while operating a commercial motor vehicle is:
illegal.
acceptable if you are contacting your dispacther.
only allowed at night.
acceptable if you are contacting your supervisor.
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