CDL PRACTICE TEST (VT) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

31. How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?
Pull forward against parking brake to make sure the hydraulic brakes holds.
Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.
Pump the brake pedal ten times and see if it holds.
32. When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
leaking shock absorbers.
cracked or broken spring hangers.
All of the above.
33. Which of the following statements about engine overheating is true?
You should never remove the radiator cap or any part of the pressurized system until the system has cooled.
Low speeds create more heat for the engine.
You should never shut off an overheated engine until it cools.
34. If your trailer starts to skid, you should:
release the brakes to get traction back.
use the trailer hand brake (if you have one) to straighten out the rig.
keep the rear of your vehicle close to the curb.
35. Which of the following will help a drinker sober up?
Fresh air
Time
All of the above.
36. During a trip you need to inspect the cargo and its securing devices:
every 3 hours or 150 miles.
after every break you take.
All of the above.
37. Before transporting a sealed load, you must check that:
the placard numbers and the seal numbers match.
the cargo is piled up.
the load is properly secured.
38. Heights posted at bridges and overpasses:
are always incorrect.
can be incorrect.
are always accurate.
39. If your vehicle thumps or vibrates heavily, it may be a sign that:
one of the tires has gone flat.
the brakes have failed.
you need to shift up.
40. The most common type of brake is the:
S-cam drum brake
G-cam disc brake
R-cam drum brake
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