CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (TN) - PRACTICE TEST

31. If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:
brake hard and pull off the road.
hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
check your rearview mirrors to see if you have a flat tire.
32. To prevent drowsiness you should:
eat frequently.
keep the cab warm.
drive at night.
drive with a passenger.
33. Multi-speed rear axles and auxiliary transmissions are used:
to provide extra gears.
reduce exhaust emissions.
to make it easier to change gears.
to reduce brake wear.
34. There are two ways of knowing when to shift up:
Automatic transmissions and shift indicator light.
Engine speed and road speed
Weather conditions and road speed.
Engine speed and weather conditions.
35. If you are involved in a collision and not seriously hurt, you should:
notify the authorities.
do your best to care for the injured.
protect the area.
All of the above.
36. When driving with cargo, you should re-check the cargo and securing devices as often as necessary to keep the load secure, and inspect again:
every day.
every 30 minutes or 50 miles.
every 3 hours or 150 miles.
every 6 hours or 300 miles.
37. When using the controlled braking method, you:
repeatedly tap the brakes as fast as you can.
apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
lightly apply braking pressure.
apply the brakes all the way and release brakes when wheels lock up.
38. Which of the following statements about backing heavy vehicles is true?
You should avoid backing whenever you can.
The helper should stand where you cannot see the helper.
Back to the right side so that you can see better.
Always back as quickly as possible.
39. The Johnson bar is a valve that:
reduces the braking pressure to a safe level.
is installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
keeps air from going out if the air compressor develops a leak.
works the trailer brakes.
40. When you're going uphill and a heavy load is slowing you down, you should:
pass another slow vehicle to gain speed.
shift into a lower gear.
drive on the shoulder if you can.
stay in the left lane if you can.
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