TENNESSEE CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. To avoid a crash:
stopping is always the safest thing to do.
swerving is always the worst thing to do.
stopping is not always the best thing to do.
None of the above.
32. When you're in an accident and not seriously hurt, to help any injured parties you should:
Keep the injured person warm.
Give the injured person a cold drink.
Get the injured person to stand up.
None of the above.
33. When driving a 50-foot truck at 40 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
4 seconds
6 seconds
5 seconds
8 seconds
34. When checking the steering system for defects, you should look for:
cut or cracked valve stems.
loose, broken, or missing tailpipes.
missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
bent, loose, or broken parts, such as tie rods.
35. The service line is also called:
control line.
brake line.
cable line.
power line.
36. The weight of a truck:
has an impact on stopping distance.
is not as important as the vehicle's center of gravity in determining stopping distance.
has no effect on stopping distance.
None of the above.
37. When driving on a long and/or steep downgrade, drivers should:
select an appropriate safe speed, and then use a low gear.
release the clutch.
use a low gear and release the brakes.
accelerate.
38. To recognize when it's time to shift up to a higher gear, use:
engine speed (rpm) and road signs.
engine speed (rpm) and road speed (mph).
road speed (mph) and engine oil temperature.
engine sounds and road signs.
39. To determine how much space you should keep in front of you, one good says you need at least ______ for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40 mph.
4 seconds
2 seconds
1 second
3 seconds
40. A red triangle with an orange center means:
Law enforcement vehicle
Slow-moving vehicle
Liquid tanker
The vehicle is hauling hazardous materials
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