VERMONT CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
11.
Most heavy duty vehicles use ___ air brake systems for safety.
|
dual
|
|
|
triple
|
|
|
single
|
12.
Before transporting a sealed load, make sure:
|
that the load can be inspected.
|
|
|
that you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
|
|
|
that there is a picture of its contents.
|
13.
The total weight of a single vehicle including its load is called:
|
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
|
|
|
Gross Vehicle Rating (GVR)
|
|
|
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
|
14.
If you are driving a vehicle with manual transmission that requires double clutching to change gears, the first step of the basic method for shifting up is to:
|
Release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time.
|
|
|
Push in the clutch and shift into a higher gear at the same time.
|
|
|
Release the accelerator, push in the clutch and shift to neutral at the same time.
|
15.
When driving, do NOT:
|
assume that vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists see you whenever you are about to pass them.
|
|
|
try to help out other drivers by signaling when it is safe to pass.
|
|
|
warn the drivers behind by flashing your brake lights if you see a hazard that will require slowing down.
|
16.
If you double your speed, your braking distance will be:
|
3 times longer.
|
|
|
4 times longer.
|
|
|
8 times longer.
|
17.
As you approach a turn, do not coast unsafely. Unsafe coasting occurs when:
|
you downshift before making a turn.
|
|
|
your vehicle is out of gear for more than the length of your vehicle.
|
|
|
you downshift for less than the length of your vehicle.
|
18.
Anti-lock brakes:
|
keep your brakes from locking up when you brake hard.
|
|
|
help you stop faster.
|
|
|
increase your stopping distance.
|
19.
When using mirrors, you should keep an eye on your tires:
|
to make sure they are properly inflated.
|
|
|
to check tread depth.
|
|
|
to spot a tire fire.
|
20.
Which of the following statements about driving in hot weather is true?
|
You should check the tire mounting and air pressure before driving.
|
|
|
Spots where tar "bleeds" to the surface
provide better traction.
|
|
|
If a tire is too hot to touch, you should hose it down with water.
|
Next page
NOT SURE YOU WILL PASS? GET CDL PREMIUM NOW! - Learn More