CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (UT) - PRACTICE TEST

11. If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
slow down until your vehicle comes to a complete stop.
set the parking brake and park in an open area.
decide what to do as soon as you know your brakes do not work.
stay on the road and keep looking for the next available escape ramp.
12. Loose engine belts will:
should not be tightened.
will make it easier to stop quickly.
not turn the water pump and/or fan properly, which will result in overheating.
improve fuel efficiency.
13. The speed limit is 55 mph. Traffic is heavy, moving at 35 mph. What's the safest speed in this situation?
25 mph
45 mph
35 mph
40 mph
14. Distracted driving may be caused by _________ while driving.
adjusting the radio
reading billboards
using your smartphone
All of the above.
15. 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 6 hours or 300 miles.
every 3 hours or 150 miles.
every day.
every 30 minutes or 50 miles.
16. After starting the engine, the ABS light stays on. This means:
the ABS is not working properly.
the ABS is in Neutral.
the ABS is working properly.
the ABS oil level is not adequate.
17. Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. When you press the brake pedal while driving and the pedal goes to the floor, remember that:
the parking brake should never used to slow the vehicle.
pumping the brake pedal may generate enough hydraulic pressure to stop the vehicle.
shifting into neutral may help slow the vehicle.
All of the above.
18. Combination vehicles _________ than single CMVs.
require more driving skill
are much easier to drive
are safer in bad weather
All of the above.
19. With an engine fire, you should:
open the hood as soon as possible.
not shoot foam from the vehicle’s underside.
turn the engine off as soon as possible.
All of the above.
20. Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?
it will help the vehicle be more stable while turning.
changing gears on a hill is illegal.
it will help you go faster when you reach the bottom of the hill.
gravity can cause the speed of your vehicle to increase.
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