VT CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

11. If your cargo only fills one-third of the length of your trailer, make sure your cargo is:
to one side and as close to the ground as possible.
centered and spread out as much as possible.
piled up high with heavy cargo on top.
12. In an emergency, if you have to drive off the road you should:
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
avoid using the brakes until your speed has dropped.
All of the above.
13. If you must drive slowly, how should you alert following drivers?
Use your emergency flashers if it is legal
Flash your brake lights
Turn on your taillights
14. Hydroplaning:
only happens when tire pressure is higher than normal.
can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
only occurs at extremely high speeds.
15. If your truck has automatic transmission, you should downshift:
when going down grades.
whenever road conditions allow.
after entering a curve.
16. Tire load is defined as:
the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
the weight transmitted to the ground by 1 tire.
the minimum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
17. If you feel drowsy, you should _______ before driving.
drink coffee
sleep
exercise
18. When a combination vehicle goes around a corner:
the front and rear wheels follow a different path.
the rear wheels of the trailer will never off-track.
the driver must keep the rear of your vehicle far away from the curb.
19. If your vehicle is equipped with a retarder, you should turn it off:
whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
when you are driving in heavy traffic.
when you are running late.
20. To avoid blinding other drivers, you should dim within ____ of an oncoming vehicle.
1000 feet
250 feet
500 feet
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