CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (TN) - PRACTICE TEST

11. Rough acceleration can cause:
damage electrical and brake lines.
mechanical damage.
tire damage.
All of the above.
12. When backing, it is best to:
back toward the passenger's side when possible.
use only the passenger's side mirror.
use a helper whenever possible.
try to back in the direction of the drift.
13. Empty trucks have the best braking. True or False?
It depends on the cargo.
False.
It depends on the truck.
True.
14. When a vehicle goes around a corner, the rear wheels:
will lock up.
follow a different path than the front wheels.
will turn freely.
follow the same path as the front wheels.
15. Service lines are often coded with the color ____ to keep from getting them mixed up with the emergency line.
blue
orange
yellow
red
16. To make sure you always have overhead clearance, always be aware that:
an empty vehicle is taller than a loaded one.
re-paving or packed snow may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted at bridges and overpasses.
some roads can cause a vehicle to tilt.
All of the above.
17. Before transporting sealed loads, you should check that:
the load is properly secured.
the load can be inspected.
the seal numbers match the placard numbers.
All of the above.
18. During a walk around inspection, which of the following should you check?
Condition of wheel and rim.
Condition of the front axle.
Shock absorber condition.
All of the above.
19. When driving a 60-foot truck at 50 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
5 seconds
3 seconds
7 seconds
6 seconds
20. Which of the following is not a way to know when to change gears?
Watch your tachometer
Use engine speed (rpm)
Check that the pressure gauge shows normal oil pressure
Use road speed (mph)
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