CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (TN) - PRACTICE TEST

21. When making a left turn at an intersection, you should:
always take the left turn lane if there are two turning lanes.
always use your horn.
start your turn before reaching the center of the intersection.
reach the center of the intersection before you start the left turn.
22. When driving at night, if drivers of oncoming vehicles do not put their low beams on, you should:
look directly at the headlights.
look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking, until the vehicles pass.
flash your high beams to remind the other drivers to use their low beams.
pull off the road and stop.
23. If your vehicle is equipped with a retarder, you should turn it off:
whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
when you are running late.
when you are driving in heavy traffic.
when you need to accelerate suddenly.
24. When you park, you should try to park:
on the shoulder of the road.
so there is enough room to back out.
so you'll be able to pull forward when you leave.
None of the above.
25. Which of these is NOT a thing to do when caring for the injured at the scene of a crash?
Stop heavy bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound.
Keep the injured persons cool.
If a qualified person is helping the injured, stay out of the way unless asked to assist.
Move a severely injured person if the danger of fire or passing traffic makes it necessary.
26. When checking the condition of wheels and rims during the pre-trip inspection, make sure that:
the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel.
no more than two lug nuts are missing.
no studs, spacers, clamps, or lugs are missing, bent, or broken.
All of the above.
27. Hydroplaning:
can occur at speeds as low as 10 mph, if there is a lot of water.
can occur only if there is a lot of water on the road.
can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
is less likely if tire pressure is low.
28. Which of the following statements about using turn signals is true?
To turn safely you must keep one hand on the wheel.
You should use your turn signals when your vehicle is parked at the side of the road.
To keep others from trying to pass you, you should signal just before you turn.
None of the above.
29. Empty trucks have _________ heavily loaded trucks.
the same traction as
less traction than
more traction than
half the traction than
30. Fully loaded rigs:
are less likely to roll over than empty rigs.
are much more likely to roll over than empty rigs.
are just as likely to roll over as empty rigs.
None of the above.
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