SD CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

21. Service lines are often coded with the color ____ to keep from getting them mixed up with the emergency line.
yellow
orange
blue
red
22. When checking the condition of the visible parts during your pre-trip inspection, make sure that the _________ are secured against rubbing, snagging or wearing.
air lines and electrical wiring
reflectors
side boards and stakes
tailboards
23. If your vehicle has power steering, during your pre-trip external inspection you must check that:
there's a function light.
there are no power steering fluid leaks or damage to the power steering hoses.
the engine rpm is down close to idle.
there are 2 lit red lights indicating it's there.
24. A passive railroad crossing is one that:
does not have any type of traffic control device.
has a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
requires you to stop and wait until the traffic control device installed at the crossing tells you to proceed.
has at least two traffic control devices installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
25. In mountain driving, to select a safe speed you should:
go slightly faster than the speed limit.
follow the vehicle in front of you.
go 5 mph slower than the vehicle ahead.
select a speed that's not too fast for the weight of your vehicle and cargo, the length and steepness of the grade, and road and weather conditions.
26. Which of the following is NOT a reason for hydraulic brake failure?
Brake fade on long hills
Loss of hydraulic pressure
Stab braking
All of the above.
27. When a vehicle is hydroplaning:
the clutch is stuck.
the tires lose their contact with the road.
the spray from large trucks reduces visibility.
your brakes won't work.
28. When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:
Engine oil level
Coolant level in radiator
Shock absorbers
Windshield washer fluid level
29. Blocking _______________ to keep it from sliding.
is used only in the back of a piece of cargo
is used in the front, back, and/or sides of a piece of cargo
goes from the upper part of the cargo to the floor
None of the above.
30. If the engine catches fire, you should:
pull into a service station and notify the emergency services.
avoid shooting foam from the vehicle's underside.
open the hood as soon as you can.
turn off the engine as soon as you can.
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