UT CDL Practice Test - General Knowledge

11. When driving through a construction zone, you should:
maintain your speed, unless there are people working on or near the roadway.
immediately come to a full stop and check for pedestrians.
watch for pavement drop-offs.
turn on your parking lights.
12. If the coolant container is not part of the pressurized system:
you should never remove the radiator cap or any part of the pressurized system until the system has cooled.
you can safely remove the cap and add coolant even when the engine is hot.
you should remove the container cap and wait until the system has cooled.
None of the above.
13. Interstate commerce means trade, traffic, or transportation in the U.S. that is between:
Two places in the state through another state or a place outside of the U.S.
Two places in the state as part of trade, traffic, or transportation originating or terminating outside the state or U.S.
A place in a state and a place outside such state or outside the U.S.
All of the above.
14. An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):
increases your normal braking capability.
keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
lets you drive faster.
always shortens your stopping distance.
15. Whether or not you load and secure your load yourself, you are responsible for:
recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.
inspecting your cargo.
knowing your cargo is properly secured.
All of the above.
16. Emergency brakes are:
required on all vehicles.
not required on commercial vehicles with air brakes.
not required on doubles.
not required on buses.
17. The 2 special conditions where you should downshift are:
Before starting down a hill and before entering a curve.
Before starting up a hill and before finishing a curve.
While going down hill and after finishing a curve.
Before starting up a hill and after finishing a curve.
18. When backing, it is best to:
back toward the passenger's side when possible.
use a helper whenever possible.
use only the passenger's side mirror.
try to back in the direction of the drift.
19. Who is responsible for recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight?
The previous driver
The shipper
The driver
The loader
20. To prevent drowsiness before a trip, you should:
schedule trips for the hours you are normally awake.
drive with a passenger.
consult your physician if you suffer from daytime sleepiness.
All of the above.
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