GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST UTAH - PRACTICE TEST

31. Distracted driving can cause accidents. To avoid distractions while on the road, you should:
limit the use of your mobile phone to the first hour of driving.
turn off all communication devices.
smoke, eat, and drink only when traffic conditions allow.
plan your route while driving only if there are no cars around you.
32. The minimum tire tread depth for all tires other than front tires is:
1/32 inch
2/32 inch
4/32 inch
6/32 inch
33. During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test, when examining hoses with the examiner, look for:
frays in the water pump belt.
the temperature gauge.
spare electrical fuses.
puddles on the ground.
34. If brakes fail on a long downgrade, you should:
pump the brake pedal 3 times.
turn off the engine as soon as you.
use an escape ramp if it is available.
set the parking brake.
35. Before you back into an area, you should __________ overhanging hazards like trees, branches or electric wires.
ask someone else to check for
check your mirrors to be aware of
get out of the vehicle and check for
look out of the windows for
36. When driving on a slippery surface, you should do all of the following except:
not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
watch far enough ahead to keep a steady speed.
keep a shorter following distance.
adjust braking to conditions.
37. Empty trucks require greater stopping distances because:
fully loaded trucks have less traction.
they are usually equipped with power brakes.
empty vehicles have less traction.
All of the above.
38. After a tire has been changed, you should:
stop a short while later and check that the nuts are tight.
decrease tire pressure.
deflate the tire to 15 psi.
wait at least 30 minutes before driving.
39. Your safety equipment must include:
a dimmer switch.
a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher.
spare electrical fuses (only if your vehicle is equipped with circuit breakers).
an inter-axle differential lock.
40. Which of the following statements about stopping distance is true?
Braking distance is the distance your vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while you are braking.
Perception distance is the distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
Reaction distance is the distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before you hit the brakes.
All of the above.
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