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.
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